Weatherby 307 - anyone tried one yet?

[kodiakisland]

Does the longer jump to the lands yield a decrease in accuracy? Or is there no effect at all? Thanks

Yes and no. Like many other factors on accuracy, it can lead to less or have no effect. Really depends on the diameter of the throat, the leade, and whether the bullet is entering the rifling straight or not. There are some great shooting WBYs out there.
Generally you would want less just so it's not a factor, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. Especially in a hunting rifle. It would not be a reason for me to avoid a WBY chambering.

You do have to be careful on custom rifles in WBY rounds though. Some people have them chambered without the freebore which is fine if reloading but you would not want to fire factory rounds in those chambers.

 

[WVTXn]

Yes and no. Like many other factors on accuracy, it can lead to less or have no effect. Really depends on the diameter of the throat, the leade, and whether the bullet is entering the rifling straight or not. There are some great shooting WBYs out there.
Generally you would want less just so it's not a factor, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. Especially in a hunting rifle. It would not be a reason for me to avoid a WBY chambering.

You do have to be careful on custom rifles in WBY rounds though. Some people have them chambered without the freebore which is fine if reloading but you would not want to fire factory rounds in those chambers.

Wow. Great info, glad I’m reading this. Nobody wants to buy that one! Makes me think twice about some customs especially if they’re used.

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

I nearly pulled the trigger on one of these actions, but after I did the math, the combined weight and combined cost was both more than I wanted. I'm sure it's a great action, but I'd snag a Bergara barreled action before I'd go the 307 route. Some of their barreled actions are very nice.

 

[canadianrifleman]

RMEF 300 Weatherby 307

Won this at the Rmef banquet!! Model 307 in 300 Wby. I currently dont own any 30 calibers , my biggest rifle is 7 mag and 7 prc. Wondering if anyone has shot this new model and had experience or if I should just Put it in the gun safe as a collector and pass it down to my Boy.

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Take it to the range and see how you like it. One thing I can tell you is a 300 WBY is about as good as it gets for big game hunting and is one damn fine round. I definitely wouldn't be selling it! The only thing is they're known for recoil but it's not unmanageable if you're only using it as a hunting rifle.

 

[RckyMtn]

I have one in 300WM. Accuracy is nice, and Weatherby quality while still having access to all the R700 aftermarket is nice. It is a heavy pig so eat your Wheaties if you're gonna be carrying it around the bush.

Everybody with their panties in a bunch about Weatherby making an R700 clone is pretty hilarious. You either adapt to the market or fail, that's business 101.

 

[nrpate05]

I nearly pulled the trigger on one of these actions, but after I did the math, the combined weight and combined cost was both more than I wanted. I'm sure it's a great action, but I'd snag a Bergara barreled action before I'd go the 307 route. Some of their barreled actions are very nice.

Where does one get a Bergara barreled action?

 

[Dougfirtree]

Where does one get a Bergara barreled action?

They sell them on their website. Not cheap..

 

[WYORAM]

Wifey bought a 307 RMEF 40th anniversary addition in 300 wby mag at a banquet live auction and gave it to me for Christmas. I am noticing scope mount options are pretty limited for this rifle, either the Talley 2 piece or the peak 44 pic rail from what I can find. I will probably end up going with the pic rail like Stcknstringer did. Sure glad I reload after seeing the price of factory 300 wby ammo! I do love this rifle (beautiful wood!) and will probably shoot it some but do want to keep it nice to pass down to my children one day.

 

[kodiakisland]

Wifey bought a 307 RMEF 40th anniversary addition in 300 wby mag at a banquet live auction and gave it to me for Christmas. I am noticing scope mount options are pretty limited for this rifle, either the Talley 2 piece or the peak 44 pic rail from what I can find. I will probably end up going with the pic rail like Stcknstringer did. Sure glad I reload after seeing the price of factory 300 wby ammo! I do love this rifle (beautiful wood!) and will probably shoot it some but do want to keep it nice to pass down to my children one day.

Don't they accept M700 mounts?

 

[Forkyfinder]

Wifey bought a 307 RMEF 40th anniversary addition in 300 wby mag at a banquet live auction and gave it to me for Christmas. I am noticing scope mount options are pretty limited for this rifle, either the Talley 2 piece or the peak 44 pic rail from what I can find. I will probably end up going with the pic rail like Stcknstringer did. Sure glad I reload after seeing the price of factory 300 wby ammo! I do love this rifle (beautiful wood!) and will probably shoot it some but do want to keep it nice to pass down to my children one day.

Options should be plentiful. Rem 700 LA pattern.

 

[kodiakisland]

Looks like it's the same as the Rem 700 alpha action, which is different than the standard 700 action. Way to keep things simple!

 

[WYORAM]

Options should be plentiful. Rem 700 LA pattern.

I thought so too but that doesn't seem to be the case. I did hear that bases for a savage action will work (go figure) but haven't verified.