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Kool

I have had 3 weatherbys. Both the mark 5 deluxe and ultralight 257s responded well to removing the pressure point and bedding the action. The ultralight never really shot better than an inch. A simms slip on vibration damper shaved a quarter inch off that! My 257 accumark has been bedded as well and has produced the best groups I have ever shot. The 300 ultralight is known to be the least accurate weatherby rifle so don't expect too much from it. I would try that barrel damper though for sure.

I've floated my Weatherby's all with marked improvement. Did have to bed the action (recoil lug and tang) on a 257, as our extremely dry climate caused some slight twisting of the wood stock. Been stable though for about 12 years now.

I'd agree on the business card build up, but I'd use paper as opposed cards. The issue with a pressure point is that one has to very consistently torque his actions screws if he has any expectations of returning to zero after tearing a unit down for cleaning. Warming and barrel expansion will usually induce some vertical movement.