The Old Man and the Weatherby

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06 December 2008, 22:28

N. Garrett

The Old Man and the Weatherby

My father turned 83 this year.

He wanted a doe for camp meat, and some for the freezer.

His BAR (30-06) got knocked out of the scabbard in his jeep, jaring the scope, so he took the 300 Weatherby Magnum I gave him when he was a spry 70 years old.

One shot, one deer.

Should I get him a 25-06 when he turns 84?

Garrett

06 December 2008, 22:32

jetdrvr

Nah. Get him a .416 Rigby. Sounds like he could handle it...

07 December 2008, 01:48

Buliwyf

Get him a .257 Weatherby Magnum to match the .300 you gave him. He will LOVE it.

07 December 2008, 03:54

Macifej

quote:
Originally posted by Buliwyf:
Get him a .257 Weatherby Magnum to match the .300 you gave him. He will LOVE it.

07 December 2008, 10:14

SDhunter

I think I concur with the 257 Weatherby mag opinion.

07 December 2008, 10:25

Dr. Lou

I agree with the 257 WBY. I can't believe how mild the recoil is for such a high performance caliber. Lou

07 December 2008, 13:26

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by SDhunter:
I think I concur with the 257 Weatherby mag opinion.

or the .240 Wby....if it's still available

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08 December 2008, 18:04

Heat

The 257 Wby would be the way to go.

Ken....

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08 December 2008, 23:09

jro45

Yes I agree the 257 Weatherby would be the way to go. They are a nice rifle.

09 December 2008, 20:56

surestrike

.270 Weatherby is another nice option. Also a mild recoiling high performer.

10 December 2008, 00:24

landkiller

+1 on the 257 Wby.

10 December 2008, 00:58

Alberta Canuck

Dontcha think every man should own at least one of either a .475 A&M or a .500 Weatherby in his life? Well, you can't do it any earlier.....

15 December 2008, 05:12

Fish30114

Just a brake for the 300, and then take the rest of $ and go hunting with him!

16 December 2008, 22:20

N. Garrett

Thanks guys for all your input.

I think the 257 Weatherby is fine idea.

Fish, this particular rifle has a Gentry Muzzle brake on it that I had installed before I gave it to him. He took the rifle to Africa on a hunt with me (he was my guest), and did great on everything from impala to eland.

But, 84 years old and a 300 Weatherby?
He deserves a new rifle.

Garrett
(Maybe he'll give the 300 to me)

17 December 2008, 00:36

Fish30114

I like your thinking Garret, a new 257 it should be--and a hunt of course!

25 December 2008, 20:18

bkm

.257 WBY MAG!!

25 December 2008, 20:22

Dr. Lou

quote:
Originally posted by Fish30114:
Just a brake for the 300, and then take the rest of $ and go hunting with him!

Or you can use rest on a hearing aid. L

27 December 2008, 01:48

Bryan Chick

Why don't you ask him what he wants?

27 December 2008, 19:45

Hot Core

quote:
Originally posted by Bryan Chick:
Why don't you ask him what he wants?

I think Bryan is on the right track.

If you get the old, "I've got all or just what I want.", twist the subject to ask, "What do you think the best Cartridge is to Kill a _______? Who's rifle did you ever see that really impressed you and what was it chambered for?"

And if you think his heart can take it, tell him some guys are bragging about using 22Hornets on Elk!

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