Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Anybody shoot a Weatherby Mark V Ultra Lightwieght?

THanks for the advice guys.
Just FYI, only the Vanguards are made in Japan.
All the Mark V's are made here in the USA.
If they shoot like my other Mark V's, (just lighter of course)it should be accurate as all heck.
Thanks again,
W.:)

I had one in 257 it was not as light as they claimed. I sold mine because it was a 1.5" gun on its best days and my pard had a vanguard that shot into the .3's regularly. Running through the lights his would shoot well faster then mine....I tripped it for a vanguard. Now I have a shooter.

I have one in a 280 Rem and is one of my best and luckiest rifles.


ddj

Weatherby MK V made in USA since the early 90's

Brilliant minds think alike.

Same for me. Fortunately, the third was a charm & I could not be happier.

I bought a factory second (salesman's gun) in 30 06, it shoots great with 150 grain bullets, when I first got the gun and shot 180 grain bullets out of it the recoil and muzzle flip was unbelievable!

That is good news. My oldest Weatherby was made in Germany. Then my Euromark 7mm, FiberMark 340, along with my 257 UL was made in Japan. That is good news they switched to making them in the USA. Where are they being made?? I would consider the higher price for a USA made rifle. I am glad to hear that. About time!! I stand happily corrected. Tom.

Just talked to my outfitter. He perfers a .300 win mag for Mt. Goats. (I originally asked him about the .270)
Looks like I can get it in the 24 inch barrell weighing in at 6 3/4 pds.
Its a pound heavier than the .270, but only a 5/8 of an inch longer.
I figuire a scope and bases and rings will add around a pound, so I would have a
7 3/4 pd rifle that is 44 5/8 inches long. Seems like a nice gun.
I hope she wont beat me up to bad., and could be better if we run into some late to sleep grizzlies.
W.:):)
FYI, the 300 weatherby adds two inches to the barrell.

Fine rifles for the $$, but, you may want to look seriously at a NULA. That way you wont be thinking about em later......

Woodsie, just remember its your rifle. Buy what you want, I don't see why a 270 wouldn't work.

For those who are wondering, the Mark V barreled actions are made by ATEK in Brainerd, Minnesota. The final assembly (including stocking) is done in Paso Robles, California.

Thanks Mule Deer I knew they were made state side but never
knew where. I am very happy with my .280 Ultra light and will
never part with it.

They are very nice rifles!

What is the action coated with? I want to match it on the barrel with the same thing.

I currently own one .280 and have owned one in .270. My bud also owns a couple. I load for all of them and I love those rifles....

All have been very good shooters. I also loaded for the rifle that Reloder28 now owns. Trust me, my friend is cries about selling that rifle.....

I'm still crying about selling the 280 but still have the 338-06. All that I have been aquainted with 5 altogether and all have shot well and ranged from 270 win through 300 Win Mag. They take a little getting used to, but once you shoot enough rounds and get comfortable with the weight and balance they are stellar performers.

I don't care for the factory trigger either but it's easy to drop in a Timney...

I have another one for you. The Weatherby Mark V LW Carbine. I have 2, one in 7mm-08 and one in 308. Both sit in B&C Medalist stocks and are as light as the ULW, 20" tubes mind you but great rifles for the money if you can find on the used market.

I had a SBGM in .300 Wby. Shot 1-1.5" with Wby factory ammo using original X bullets, good enough but not great. Recoil was sharp, got rid of it after one elk hunt. I think there are several better options if your looking for an off the shelf mountain rig, and certainly many more if you want to talk custom, ie. Bansners, NULA, Rifles, Inc., etc., etc.