hi all i really want a 257 Weatherby Mag I think from ballistis its just perfect for what I want.All I can seem to find it in is the
Weatherby Accumarks what is the scoop on them
are they good guns,and worth the extra price?
Id greatly appreciate any advice

The Sub-MOA Vanguard is also sold in 257Wby.

My brother has one and it lives up to it's name.

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does the Vanguard have the 26 inch barre;

I've had many different Weatherbys 3 Mark V's and one Accumark. Weatherby makes a great cartridge but their gun building skills are just ok. They make a pretty gun and I especially like the look of my Accumark 300. Owned 2 257 Mark V. One shot pretty darn good the other was all over the place. Considering what a new Weatherby cost I would go custom. Weatherby builds so much free bore into their guns it's a crap shoot with their guns on how they shoot.

I had Christiansen Arms build me a .257 Weatherby on a Weatherby Action. The gun is amazing. I owned a 7mm in Weatherby Accumark that was one of the prettiest guns I've owned but didn't shoot worth a darn. The Sub MOA Vanguard only comes with a 24 inch barrel but is probably a better shooter than most Mark V's for way less than half the price.

What do you say we all start pestering weatherby to build a vanguard .257 with a 26 inch tube !
Or better yet 1
Pester ruger for a #1 with a 28 !
...tj3006

I see Remington has a couple offerings in .257 Weatherby for 2008...That is if you are into Remingtons...(I'm not)

ive tried to find the LSS in 257 and cant

I am sure you won't see any of the 2008 stuff for quite some time. If you know you want something, you can probably special order from a dealer. That'll be the quickest way to get your hands on an '08.

ive called about 5 dealers no one can get

Speedkills,

I have the Accumark in both 240 and 257 weatherby. Both guns will do one inch at 100 if I do my part. Purchased the 257 accumark used several years ago for approx $850.Its a keeper. Used to load the 257 with H870 but that is no longer made. My favorite load is 100 gr nosler partitions over 73 gr. IMR 7828ssc. Velocity around 3650 fps out of a 26 inch tube. I agree, speed kills. Both the deer and hog below were shot with the aforementioned load at approx. 130 yds.Both were DRT.
GWB

great pics lovely rifle on atv i want it

Tough to beat the "look" of an Accumark! Makes me want to run out an buy another...

a very awesome looking rifle,Are they made better vs others

how good are the triggers on the weatherbys
Also has anyone shot the 300 Weatherby if so how is the recoil

speed_kils

it shoots rather easily for me, but you have to lean into it.

My Accumark is a 300 with no break and I don't think it's that bad. I wouldn't want to take it pdog shooting but otherwise I don't think it's to bad. The trigger is decent. Depends on what you are used to. Nothing special just ok.

i was just wondering about the 300 wby i was calling about 257 and he offered me a good deal on a accumark 300 wby its 2 yrs old but brand new

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Also has anyone shot the 300 Weatherby if so how is the recoil

my MkV Sporter(8lb) kicks like a kar98k .30-06 with a steelbutt.
when hunting, you wont notice the recoil.

Does the Weatherby Accumark 257 WBY really weigh 8 3/4 lbs?

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Originally posted by Moose-Hunter:
Does the Weatherby Accumark 257 WBY really weigh 8 3/4 lbs?

Yep. Mine weighs almost 10lbs with a scope. It can become tiring to carry, but it's a joy to aim and shoot.

clayman what caliber and how does it shoot