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29 August 2006, 19:33
.366torque
Here's a nice Weatherby
With all the pros and cons, it still looks nice.


http://www.weatherby.com/products/custom.asp?prd=Custom...b_type=7&prd_id=252#
29 August 2006, 19:40
jorge
There's one for sale at Champlin's for 4500 bucks. Tempting. jorge


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29 August 2006, 19:58
analog_peninsula
I didn't think that anyone on this site thought that there was ever a nice Weatherby. For all the people who hate them, they sure seem to kill a lot of game.

Wink

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29 August 2006, 22:19
Robgunbuilder
Ah- The fine lines and craftsmanship of Weatherby. Wonder if the barrel has any lands, well some at least. Zero temptation here.-Rob


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30 August 2006, 09:07
Idaho Sharpshooter
DON'T EVER LET ME SEE YOU POST THE WORDS "NICE" AND "WEATHERBY" IN THE SAME SENTENCE AGAIN!!!! EVER!!

regards,

Rich killpc
30 August 2006, 09:10
boom stick
quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
DON'T EVER LET ME SEE YOU POST THE WORDS "NICE" AND "WEATHERBY" IN THE SAME SENTENCE AGAIN!!!! EVER!!

regards,

Rich killpc


rich...you beat me to it Wink


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30 August 2006, 09:20
.366torque
quote:
Originally posted by boom stick:
quote:
Originally posted by Idaho Sharpshooter:
DON'T EVER LET ME SEE YOU POST THE WORDS "NICE" AND "WEATHERBY" IN THE SAME SENTENCE AGAIN!!!! EVER!!

regards,

Rich killpc


rich...you beat me to it Wink



All right, all right I apologize! Sorry to have offended you guys! Roll Eyes

Seriously everyone of my rifles are CRF! Smiler

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30 August 2006, 11:03
duikerman
It actually looks good. And it's available in .375 H&H as well. I didn't see the cost but it's not important as it's marked WEATHERBY which means I don't want one.


30 August 2006, 17:50
Jay Johnson
I love to see negative posts about Weatherby's. Keeps the prices down on the used ones and allows me to buy good used ones at a fraction of the cost of a new one. Have two now and they are killing machines.
30 August 2006, 18:25
Paolo9,5x73
I would not mind finding one built around FN Mauser system in .375H&H from early '50s, nice rifles. Wink
30 August 2006, 18:27
jorge
366: CRFs? Surely you jest, to some here, unless it's a lever action using some kind of pumkin roller bullet, well it just ain't worth living for. The rifle depicted here, while not for everybody, is a well-made and reliable firearm and a great cartridge. NICE WEATHERBY....jorge


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30 August 2006, 18:43
MTM
I like CRF Mod.70s best and thats what I hunt with however I just picked up a Mark 5 338/378. Great gun , first time to the range it fired a couple of inch groups with starter loads in unfired and unprepped brass. Got my 378 for less than half the price of a new one. Keep the WBY bashing up as others have said it keeps the prices down for me.
30 August 2006, 21:19
fla3006
quote:
Paolo9,5x73: I would not mind finding one built around FN Mauser system in .375H&H from early '50s


Beat me to it. A friend has an early FN Wby 375 and even though the stock is not classic style it is a beautiful rifle just the same. Looks sorta like the rifle pictured above.


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30 August 2006, 21:57
jeffeosso
quote:
Originally posted by Paolo9,5x73:
I would not mind finding one built around FN Mauser system in .375H&H from early '50s, nice rifles. Wink


make that a third vote


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30 August 2006, 21:57
MacD37
quote:
Originally posted by duikerman:
It actually looks good. And it's available in .375 H&H as well. I didn't see the cost but it's not important as it's marked WEATHERBY which means I don't want one.



Well it "LOOKS" like a real DGR rifle, except for that Monticarlo buttstock. Kinda like a prostitute, there's something not so safe under the fancy dress!

NICE WBY jumping jumping

I would like to find one of the old Wbys built on the FN action, but I'd re-stock it even then, to get rid of the HIP-HOP BLING.


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30 August 2006, 21:59
ManCannon
I'll bet it even comes with an official Weatherby Safari Hat!!




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30 August 2006, 22:22
adrook
I just don't get the Weatherby bashing. I have a US made Mark V in .270 WBY that I love, it's an accurate and well made rifle. I have both CRF and PF Winchesters as well. I like them all.
30 August 2006, 22:33
nickblaze
its too pretty, and the lott is almost as good - basically the response you'll get.

i love mine, hell with 'em
31 August 2006, 02:44
MTM
ManCannon,
Beuty post animal
31 August 2006, 03:31
Wizard78
I like my Weatherby's and own 8 of them. I've got $50 that says my factory stock, Weatherby Euromark in 270 Wby mag, can out shoot your pre or post 64 Winchester (must be stock, unaltered in at least a 270 caliber) with factory ammo.. Now, I agree that the Mk V rifles can seem "pretty" but hell, they shoot good unless the barrel has been shot out.. I would include my 340 Custom Shop in the above "dare" but someone might complain that it isn't a "stock, unaltered" rifle, because it's a Custom Shop.
31 August 2006, 03:40
interboat
Weatherbys were nice when they were built on Brevex actions. In classic African calibers.
31 August 2006, 05:41
fla3006
quote:
interboat: Weatherbys were nice when they were built on Brevex actions.


Less than 5 are known to exist.


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31 August 2006, 05:55
interboat
quote:
Originally posted by fla3006:
quote:
interboat: Weatherbys were nice when they were built on Brevex actions.


Less than 5 are known to exist.


Ah, so few nice Weatherbys.
31 August 2006, 06:52
boom stick
quote:
Originally posted by ManCannon:
I'll bet it even comes with an official Weatherby Safari Hat!!



animal animal

good one...


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31 August 2006, 06:55
LAWCOP
ANYONE with nasty old junk Weatherbys should be glad to gte rid of them for the price of scrap metal.

I finally shot out the STOCK bbl on my .340 after more 1000yd shooting than I should have. It is being rebarreled now.
will nicely print 7-8" groups all day long at 1000 using the Sierra 300gr Matchkings. At 100yds it would stuff them into 1/2-3/4" depending on the caffine intake that day.

Anyone wanting to dump their ratty Wbys.. PM me I figure 10 cents on the dollar is fair for scrap. beer


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31 August 2006, 11:41
Zeke
Genuine Weatherby Attire?


ZM
31 August 2006, 15:13
Rug
Weatherbys are awesome rifles, with a scope they can be shouldered faster than many others,for the kids here I would reccomend a Cz- locked up action brand new to avoid the recoil ,if it won't fire you won't get kicked.
31 August 2006, 16:03
Wizard78
quote:
Originally posted by Zeke:
Genuine Weatherby Attire?


ZM


Finally, a picture of Zeke showing off after "coming out of the CLOSET" ..
01 September 2006, 01:24
Zeke
This is what's in my closet.


ZM
01 September 2006, 01:28
mr rigby
You mean that you have a Blaser R93 then??
01 September 2006, 01:58
GeorgeS
quote:
Originally posted by Zeke:
This is what's in my closet.


ZM


Zeke,

Somehow I doubt that outfit looks as good on you as it does on that lovely lady. Big Grin

George


01 September 2006, 02:34
Dr. Lou
quote:
Well it "LOOKS" like a real DGR rifle, except for that Monticarlo buttstock. Kinda like a prostitute, there's something not so safe under the fancy dress!


Prostitues who wear fancy dresses are called escorts? Big Grin


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01 September 2006, 03:44
p dog shooter
I would take one if any one has one he dosen't want.

Looks ok to me.
03 September 2006, 04:17
Bo Rich
First of all I really like that hat! That was pretty funny. I used to hunt with a Japan Mark 5, also a W. German .340 that i still own. They both shot very well!! The .340 is very accurate, and a great bear buster. I killed a big Kodiak with it back in 1988. Anyways I will take the Mark 5 over the ugly stainless/plastic rifles that we see so much of today
03 September 2006, 08:13
bigdoggy700
I will admit to owning 4 weatherby rifles, from 240 weatherby to 460 weatherby. I think they all shoot good. Not all weatherby owners are stuck up pimps, but think what you want, I am keeping all of mine.