New Toy

yournodaisy · July 30, 2012, 11:37 AM

Bought this Weatherby German made in 257 Wby Mag. Well..it needed a home..oopss pic too big..film at 11

Art Eatman · July 30, 2012, 09:21 PM

Hope yours does as well as my "Dutchie" (as my German grandfather referred to his fellows). I bought a German-made Mark V in 1970, but in '06. #2 profile, 26" barrel. I had to do a minor amount of tweaking, but it has been a sub-MOA critter for forty-forevers.

yournodaisy · July 30, 2012, 11:24 PM

Thanks..this thing is pristine...it's my first Weatherby...infact other than test fire I'm not sure it was ever used..bore is perfect after cleaning. I can't wait to try it out. Anybody else have any experience with this gun feel free to chime in.

Scorch · July 31, 2012, 02:06 AM

Any Weatherby Mark V is a work of art, and your should be no different. Typically, they shoot OK, just not fantastically well, due to the thin barrels, expect about 1"-1.5" at 100 yds. I can only say the muzzle blast from 257 Weatherby will surprise you, just be ready for it. On the plus side, the 257 Weatherby shoots about as flat as a string. Congrats!!

AllenJ · July 31, 2012, 09:45 AM

That sir is a beautiful rifle, can't wait to hear how it shoots. I've always been a fan of the 257 Weatherby, just never had the funds to get one

yournodaisy · August 1, 2012, 08:28 PM

Thanks for the compliments...I'll let ya know how it shoots as soon as I get a moment to call my own

oneounceload · August 1, 2012, 09:24 PM

The 257 WM is considered by many to be THE ultimate pronghorn, sheep and mtn goat cartridge.........nice find!

yournodaisy · August 2, 2012, 05:03 PM

Thanks oneounce...I have family in Montana..so i used to hunt there for antelope...I plan on going back..this time taking the 257 wthby.

July 31, 2012, 02:06 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Any Weatherby Mark V is a work of art, and your should be no different. Typically, they shoot OK, just not fantastically well, due to the thin barrels, expect about 1"-1.5" at 100 yds. I can only say the muzzle blast from 257 Weatherby will surprise you, just be ready for it. On the plus side, the 257 Weatherby shoots about as flat as a string. Congrats!! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 30, 2012, 09:21 PM	#2
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Hope yours does as well as my "Dutchie" (as my German grandfather referred to his fellows). I bought a German-made Mark V in 1970, but in '06. #2 profile, 26" barrel. I had to do a minor amount of tweaking, but it has been a sub-MOA critter for forty-forevers.

July 30, 2012, 11:24 PM	#3
yournodaisy Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 306	Thanks..this thing is pristine...it's my first Weatherby...infact other than test fire I'm not sure it was ever used..bore is perfect after cleaning. I can't wait to try it out. Anybody else have any experience with this gun feel free to chime in.

July 31, 2012, 09:45 AM	#5
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	That sir is a beautiful rifle, can't wait to hear how it shoots. I've always been a fan of the 257 Weatherby, just never had the funds to get one

August 1, 2012, 08:28 PM	#6
yournodaisy Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 306	Thanks for the compliments...I'll let ya know how it shoots as soon as I get a moment to call my own

August 1, 2012, 09:24 PM	#7
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	The 257 WM is considered by many to be THE ultimate pronghorn, sheep and mtn goat cartridge.........nice find!

August 2, 2012, 05:03 PM	#8
yournodaisy Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Location: Deep South Posts: 306	Thanks oneounce...I have family in Montana..so i used to hunt there for antelope...I plan on going back..this time taking the 257 wthby.