Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
#11
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Invermere BC Canada
Posts: 67
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
Im with ruger, if i were you i would go buy a nice Ruger M77 and blow the rest of the money on a nice scope, just my opinion, i mean really, who needs a gun that will put a hole inside of another hole at 200 yards off a bench with sandbags? is it really gonna help you shoot more deer?
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#12
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
Posts: 5,667
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
I have owned two weatherbies and will never own another.They were no more accurate than my factory 700's and not as accurate in many cases.If you want to spend that kind of money look into a semi custom rifle.Even tikka has a better accuracy guarantee for much less money.
#13
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
i duno jack about weatherbys except they are expensive...if i was spending 1500 on just a gun it would be a custom made off a mauser 98 action...i would rather have a custom made with the barrel and stock made to my liking and have it all fit me perfectly than buy a factory rifle....just my thoughts...
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Meridian MS
Posts: 337
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
To me they're not worth the money. There are much better rifles on the market for half the money. However, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and if you think it's the best rifle in the world then it probably is for you.
#15
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: hagensborg BC Canary Islands
Posts: 141
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
I have also been looking at a weatherby. I think however I will go with either a Ruger or Remington and buy a Bell and Carlson stock, with the Monte Carlo cheekpiece so it will fit like the Weatherby. I will still be under the price of the Weatherby, but I will have the same fit. Hopefully. Just my two bits worth.
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Stockton CA USA
Posts: 41
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
A ground squirrel does not know the difference between my 22/250 or my brothers 257 Weatherby mag. When it comes time to buy ammo or brass to reload my brother sure does.
To save the world from stupid people remove all warning labels and let nature take it's course.
To save the world from stupid people remove all warning labels and let nature take it's course.
#17
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: stow ohio USA
Posts: 23
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
For that money you could order a remington 40x from their custom shop.
I am willing to bet that wheatherby won't match it in accuracy.
If you really want a gun to shoot small groups them you should start reloading your own ammo anyways.
I am willing to bet that wheatherby won't match it in accuracy.
If you really want a gun to shoot small groups them you should start reloading your own ammo anyways.
#18
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Culpeper VA
Posts: 82
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
I personally don't care for Weatherby rifles. If I liked Weatherby rifles, I am sure I could justify paying 1,500 bucks. They are solid rifles and their barrels seem to last a long time given the high velocity rounds they are chambered for. If I were looking at a .308, I would probably prefer a custom rifle built on a Remington action. I have spent a couple thousand dollars on a handgun many people didn't feel was any better than a Ruger Super Redhawk. Beauty and value is in the eye of the beholder.
#19
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: RIO RANCHO NEW MEXICO USA
Posts: 168
RE: Are the Weatherby's worth the money?
DRIFTRIDER,
IMHO, NO! I've been helping a friend with loads for his .30-378. The first thing I noticed was number of stamped parts. We got his rifle shooting pretty good and he took it on his elk hunt. When he came home I think I could have bought a Weatherby rifle real cheap. Climbing up a hill, the front sling swivel pulled out of the stock. He did get a shot at an elk, and that's all he got. A SHOT! When he tried to chamber a second round, he found the first case still in the chamber. Seems the extractor broke. He finally got an elk a few days later with a Remington M-700 BDL in .300 Win. Mag. He got it while still looking for the first elk he'd shot at. I don't care if the rifle is covered by warranty, I expect a lot more from a $1500.00 rifle.<img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle>
BigBob .30-06
IMHO, NO! I've been helping a friend with loads for his .30-378. The first thing I noticed was number of stamped parts. We got his rifle shooting pretty good and he took it on his elk hunt. When he came home I think I could have bought a Weatherby rifle real cheap. Climbing up a hill, the front sling swivel pulled out of the stock. He did get a shot at an elk, and that's all he got. A SHOT! When he tried to chamber a second round, he found the first case still in the chamber. Seems the extractor broke. He finally got an elk a few days later with a Remington M-700 BDL in .300 Win. Mag. He got it while still looking for the first elk he'd shot at. I don't care if the rifle is covered by warranty, I expect a lot more from a $1500.00 rifle.<img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle>
BigBob .30-06