Dear all

I have just recently acquired a Mk V Accumark in .25-06 serial number WB003455 and I am told it is a "light weight" model. Not the ultra lightweight by the way.

I am told by the previous owner that Weatherby do not make this rifle any more. It is a fabulous rifle and as I live in England, it is quite rare to come across a MkV at all so obtaining information is not that easy.

Was this a limited production rifle? If so does anyone know what year/years it was produced?

Also what are the best scope mounts for this rifle? The front base/scope mounting hole is only about 1.5 or 2 millimeters from the front of the action. I would think a normal base would over hang the action protruding over onto the barrel chamber area. I am hoping to use Talley light weights but not sure if there is a specific item number for this type of action.

Hope that makes sense. Any and all info greatly apreciated.

Many thanks

This sounds like a standard caliber Accumark. Accumarks in std calibers generaly weigh one pound less than their magnum counterparts.

Yes, they still make this model.

Be careful with scope rings. Many shops will try to sell you ring s that fit a model 700 Remington. The bolt paterns are exactly the same. Make sure you get the bases for a Wby MkV. There is 0.02" difference in the height of the back base. Depending on the scope you choose you could run out of adjustment with the wrong rear base.

I would look at the Nikon Monarchs or Bushnell 4200 scopes.

Never post the serial number of your rifle. Always xxx the last three numbers. Edit your post.

Yeah, the Mark V Standard "light" 6-lug actions weigh about a pound less than the Mark V Magnums and feature a shorter 24" barrel. Sounds like a standard Accumark in .25-06 - a great rifle to be sure. Talley scope mounts are as good as they come in my opinion, the model numbers vary based on the height of the mount.

Part #930706 for example is a low one piece ring/base set for your action, will accommodate 1" scopes up to 44mm objective. 940706 will handle 50mm objectives, and 950706 will allow for 56mm objectives, all 1" tubes, all designed to work on the "light" 6-lug action. I agree with the scope suggestions above as well.

Here's a picture of the one piece units:



It's still in production, check out www.weatherby.com for the current lineup. Great gun.

Jon,

Good find. The other answers are certainly correct for "non Weatherby" chamberings. They use the 6 lug and are about a pound lighter with the shorter barrel.

I use Warne bases and QD rings on my 338-378 Accumark and have had very good results. The Talley setup will work very well also. I would have to second the "Nikon Monarch" scope as a good fit for that rifle. I'm considering putting one on my 257 Wby.

Enjoy the new rifle.

Ken....

Thankyou all for the information. It is very appreciated.

What I am thinking is that I have a standard Accumark as no one out there has verified if the "Light weight" version actually exists.

Thanks Ken and I agree it was a bit of a find - especially in the UK. Can I ask - is it normal for the front mount hole to be so close to the end of the reciever (that is the barel end I mean). Is this the same on all Mk V's?

Thanks again

Jon

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Originally posted by Jon2:
Thankyou all for the information. It is very appreciated.

What I am thinking is that I have a standard Accumark as no one out there has verified if the "Light weight" version actually exists.

Thanks Ken and I agree it was a bit of a find - especially in the UK. Can I ask - is it normal for the front mount hole to be so close to the end of the reciever (that is the barel end I mean). Is this the same on all Mk V's?

Thanks again

Jon

Now you are going to make me look at mine. Can't do that very easily from the office however . I'll give it a look when I get home. The one thing here that might make a big difference is that mine is on a 378 based chambering so there is a difference in overall length. I'll check it and let you know what I find.

Ken....

Thanks Ken

I rang Weatherby direct last night and they told me it is a standard Accumark (6 lug) and was made in May 1999.

Great service and great info. They also told me that there was o such thing as a light weight version just the 6 ug and the 9 lug. The 9 being the magnum action

Thanks

Jon

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Originally posted by Jon2:
Thanks Ken

I rang Weatherby direct last night and they told me it is a standard Accumark (6 lug) and was made in May 1999.

Great service and great info. They also told me that there was o such thing as a light weight version just the 6 ug and the 9 lug. The 9 being the magnum action

Thanks

Jon

I did a little research myself and there wasn't a "lightweight" Accumark. The 6 lug is much lighter however plus the shorter barrel.

I looked at my Accumark and sure enough, the front mount screw is REALLY close to the front of the action. I hadn't really paid attention to it when I mounted the scope. Now that you mention it, most of the folks I know that have custom mounts installed have an extra screw installed on both ends (i.e. these guys are using one piece bases from Near).

Anyway, enjoy.

By the way Jon, you can find some Weatherby nuts on this site who really know about them. I am very much a rookie when it comes to these guys.

Cheers,

Ken....

Weatherby did make a Light Weight Accumark. At least it was so designated and labeled as such on their factory box. According to my records I had three in my possession in 06, they were all 30/06s. When they were manufactured I do not know. I would guess it was just the Accumark in non mag chamberings, a call to Wby would answer your question.
Phil

Cheers Ken - great site.

Phil thanks for the info. That would explain why the guy I bought it from said it was "the light weight" version. Just the non magnum 6 lug version basically.

Nice one - thanks