Anyone have experience with the new Weatherby rifles coming out of Wyoming?

[Guest member 25165]

I am interested in possibly purchasing a weatherby rifle, specifically a Mark V weathermark with the bronze cerakote barrel. I haven't made up my mind on which cartridge yet, but I was wondering if any of you had any experience with the guns coming out of Wyoming (fit and finish and accuracy if you can comment on that). Appreciate the comments.

 

[Cornell Cowboy]

I picked up a Wyoming-made Weatherby Mark V Accumark Pro in a 6.5 Creedmoor a few months ago. I like the stock on it and the action. But barrel is noticeably not aligned well in the barrel channel and the most forward scope mounting screw hole seems to be not fully tapped. I had to get a gizzy to grind down a screw to fit. But I haven't yet mounted the scope so can't comment on accuracy. For a $2K+ rifle I was a bit disappointed -- my Bergaras and Tikkas don't seem to have these sorts of problems at less than half the price.

 

[Guest member 25165]

I picked up a Wyoming-made Weatherby Mark V Accumark Pro in a 6.5 Creedmoor a few months ago. I like the stock on it and the action. But barrel is noticeably not aligned well in the barrel channel and the most forward scope mounting screw hole seems to be not fully tapped. I had to get a gizzy to grind down a screw to fit. But I haven't yet mounted the scope so can't comment on accuracy. For a $2K+ rifle I was a bit disappointed -- my Bergaras and Tikkas don't seem to have these sorts of problems at less than half the price.

Thanks for the honest reply. I hope your gun is a shooter.

 

[rmyoung1]

I bought a Sheridan WY stamped Weathermark LT in .257 Wby last summer. Love it.

 

[MTHunter1321]

I bought a Sheridan WY stamped Weathermark LT in .257 Wby last summer. Love it.

I’ve been wanting to get a Weathermark LT in the 6.5 RPM...just wish my wife wanted it as bad as I do

 

[Gynaroo]

I bought a weathermark Lt in 300 weatherby last year (2/20). It has a vx 5 on it and absolutely shoots. I love it. Probably my favorite gun I’ve owned or shot. It made quick work of a bull elk this last fall. My brother just bought one cause he like mine so much.

 

[wytex]

I picked up a Wyoming-made Weatherby Mark V Accumark Pro in a 6.5 Creedmoor a few months ago. I like the stock on it and the action. But barrel is noticeably not aligned well in the barrel channel and the most forward scope mounting screw hole seems to be not fully tapped. I had to get a gizzy to grind down a screw to fit. But I haven't yet mounted the scope so can't comment on accuracy. For a $2K+ rifle I was a bit disappointed -- my Bergaras and Tikkas don't seem to have these sorts of problems at less than half the price.

Any chance you contacted Weatherby about your issues ? Their response would be interesting.

 

[Cornell Cowboy]

Any chance you contacted Weatherby about your issues ? Their response would be interesting.

I didn't. The barrel still free floats, so I expect that it will still shoot fine. The OP had specifically asked about fit and finish -- on a $500 rifle I wouldn't even blink an eye about 1/16" on the barrel channel, but i just expected a bit more from the Mark V with an AG Composites stock. The screw hole is annoying, but I'd rather spend the 20 minutes to fix it than to go through the hassle of sending it back. As I tried to convey above, I'm not mad, just a bit disappointed.

 

[rmyoung1]

I’ve been wanting to get a Weathermark LT in the 6.5 RPM...just wish my wife wanted it as bad as I do

Don’t buy it for your wife then. Buy it for yourself

 

[Deleted member 38069]

I am interested in possibly purchasing a weatherby rifle, specifically a Mark V weathermark with the bronze cerakote barrel. I haven't made up my mind on which cartridge yet, but I was wondering if any of you had any experience with the guns coming out of Wyoming (fit and finish and accuracy if you can comment on that). Appreciate the comments.

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[Guest member 25165]

I bought a Sheridan WY stamped Weathermark LT in .257 Wby last summer. Love it.

How's the accuracy of your rifle?

 

[Gynaroo]

How's the accuracy of your rifle?

I have a 300 bee in weathermark lt and I can put 5 180 accubonds in a quarter consistently. It shoots better then I will ever be able too.

 

[winmag]

Is the front scope base screw hole above the barrel threads? If you look down the hole can you see the barrel threads? Every Remington 700-style action is this way and requires a shorter screw for that hole. I wouldn’t call that an issue.