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Just curious, but with all the rifle fanatics we've got running around this campfire, I can't recall that many Weatherby fans? Any reason for this, or am I wrong and will stand (type) corrected if that is the case.

Just curious,

I can't get past the pot metal thing they call a safety...I try to like them everytime I pick up an Ultra Light version....Seems like you have to disengage the safety to open the bolt also..Another no, no in my book!

Just my .02

Mike

I picked up a Super Pedator Master on a trade a few months ago. Phenominal shooter until that pencil barrel warms up (5 shots). If I didn't alreay have 15 rifles I might like to check out a SBGM in 25-06.

SPAD,

My .257 WBY SBGM is a keeper. If you reload, it is the way to
go. It's just more rifle than the .25-06 IMO.

1B

How about a Weatherby Vanguard chambered in 257 WBY? My local Wal-Mart carries those Vanguard's now and sells them for $456, though, none of them are a 257 WBY. Once one shows up, it's coming home with me. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Pot metal safety, safety off to work the bolt, Mark V action to heavy, belted cases, overbore cartridges, overpriced, ugly stocks, poor triggers,..........lets see, what did I miss. These are some of the criticisms of Weatherby rifles I've heard and read over the years. Can't figure out why I like them so much <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Must just be stupid I guess <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I've got four in the safe and wish I had more. Oh, I've got Rugers, Remingtons and one Winchester. There's just something about those Weatherbys that I like. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Jeff

Got two Ultra Lights and would not trade them for the world. Neither are weatherby clibers but that is another story <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Guess I'm a crazy too! I love mine and odds of getting them away from me are nearly zero.

I own several Weatherby rifles from SVM, Accumarks, Stainless Syn., Mark V Deluxe, and Custom variations.. from 22-250 to 378 weatherby. I bought my first Weatherby in 1980 and have purchased more than a dozen of thier rifles. All of them functioned great and were more than capable to living up to Weatherby's accuracy guarantee. I prefer the Accumarks, they are among the most accurate hunting rifles I have seen... with my handloads and I do my part all of my Accumarks are capable of 1/2 moa out to extreme long range.

I also have Remington, Winchester, and Ruger rifles, however, when I go out to the fields I grab on of my Accumarks!

Good to my word - I stand (type) corrected.

Hmmm, I wonder if that used Weatherby is still in the shop up the street... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

If I could afford them, that is all that would be in my gunsafe. I like high velocity, I like cases that allow that, and I like their looks and reputation as a fine hunting rifle.

The vanguard is basically a howa design and made by howa. However, the design is a rem copy and not a bad place to start. the new ones have the m16 type extractor, just like the ed browns, and I really like that feature. I could never understand why weatherby put the front sling swivel right under my left hand. If I bought one, I would have to move the swivel and plug the hole.

This week I get my Wby Vanguard in .257 Wby. It started as a VGX model in .338 Win, but since I already had one of those, I had it rebarreled and the stock redone.

I can't wait for it. I have a box of Wby .257 factory with 120 NP's all ready. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Weatherby fan? Absolutely.

My SS/Syn Mark V in .257 Roy is my number one Whitetail rifle.
It's accuracy with factory 120gr. NP is outstanding.

J Scott

I have a vanguard VGX in 270 weatherby mag and I love this rifle. It is the one rifle that will not ever leave my collection. It is a fantastic shooter and my go to gun I love it.

I hope to add another weatherby to my collection. I will be a accumark probable a 30-378 used in my local gun stores after someone shoots it about 5 times and doesn't like it LOL.

Brian

When I began hunting and shooting,I badly wanted a weatherby rifle but could not afford one.When my financial situation improved, I bought two matching mk V's in 257wby and 300wby.After spending a great deal of time developing loads but still not attaining the accuracy that I desired,I sold both of these rifles.I was very disappointed that even though they cost double the price of my other rifles they shot no better than the others and in fact were two of my least accurate rifles.I guess that you could say that I was a weatherby fan for a short period of time but am no longer one.

I have 8 Weatherbys in chamberings from 224 Magnum and 22/250 through 378 Magnum.Never had a problem with them.

Those who have had "bad" Weatherbys most times just got a lemon.You'll find the same thing happens with Remingtons,Winchesters,Rugers,ect. ect. from time to time.

There are also a lot of folks who've never had a Weatherby or even shot one and still bad mouth them.You'll hear them say they are just rifles for rich city slickers who don't know how to hunt.I believe this is a carry over from when Weatherbys first came out and were out of the means of the average hunter.They were jelous of those who could afford them,so they bad mouthed them.I think to some extent,that still applies today,and not only with Weatherbys but with higher dollar guns as well.

All I know is that my Weatherbys are very accurate,are very handsome to my eyes and I enjoy hunting with them.I will be packing my 378 Magnum in the field this fall.

WB.

Ask to see the catalogue and have them order a vangard in 257 Weatherby.

I won't buy another gun thru Walmart.

Conrad

I've shot 'em. Love the 257 Weatherby cartridge, don't care for the rifles. I just can't bring myself to spend the scratch when I can build a custom rifle for the same or less. The other thing is I've never shot one that really impressed me in the accuracy department. I'm sure there are accurate Weatherby's out there, but I haven't seen one yet. Also don't much care for all those locking lugs. Looks like a nightmare to lap all those things into full contact.

Heck, I guess I just don't like Weatherby's rifles. Or Browning's either as a matter of fact....

I am a weatherby fan really for one reason: The stock design. While the cartridges hold no particular magic over other belted magnums for me and I am more partial to controlled round feed actions, I own two Weatherbys because they are the most comfortable rifles I own. This is especially true for hard kicking calibers.