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what rifles are most similar to Wby MkV?

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09 March 2008, 04:15
Steffen
what rifles are most similar to Wby MkV?
what rifles are most similar to Weatherby Mark V, not only in apparance but also in how they feels?

(i'm asking because we don't got a dealer, and i was thinking of a slower cartridge choice.
i know i could build up a rifle on a MkV action, but that is not the question right now.)
09 March 2008, 04:19
MLG
The closest to a MK5 would be its cheaper sister rifle - the Vanguard. Whilst the action is not quite the same, the stock is the same shape and the 2 rifles certainly look similar.

You could consider a Vanguard but the MK5s are available in non Weatherby calibers like the 308, 30-06 etc if you wanted one.

http://www.weatherby.com/products/guns.asp?prd=Rifles&p...prod_code=VGX300NR4O

I love the MK5s but there is certinly nothing wrong with a Weatheby Vanguard either - maybe just a little work on the trigger and you have a great rifle for the money.......