Now you see why I don't think Weatherbys are overpriced. If we could get the same customer service with other rifle companies I bet there will be less frustrated hunters out there.
I had a minor stock issue with Weatherby a few years ago (a small bubble hole in a synthetic stock) and they solved it in a snap by replacing the whole stock.
Im very pleased with the Weatherby's I own and think that a semi custom rifle like the Mrk V is worth the price.
Besides, I think no other riflemaker (at least in the US) makes a more beautiful wood stock than that in the Weatherby Mrk V deluxe.
Just my opinion......