MK V ultra light 270 wby

[Valleysnyper]

Just put on layaway....my local gunstore still does this...a MK V ultra lightweight in 270 wby topped with a Leupold VX 6 illuminated. Only 15 shots. Was $2000 , I think the gun alone was worth that. Plan on using fpr deer bear amd who knows. Anybody have feedback on this rifle or caliber ?

[dubyam]

In my not dmso humble opinion, that's the best all-around Weatherby clambering (or maybe just the best all-around chambering) for everything but the great bears, the African Big Five, and maybe a few of the largest hooved game around. For everything in North America aside from prairie dogs and the great bears, it is ideal. Mine is spectacular on white-tails, and I'd have zero qualms about taking miley's, elk, moose, or caribou with it, too.

[GrandeJuan]

I've had mine for 20 years. Have taken lots of deer, both muley and whitetail, three antelope, four sheep and a few coyotes. I use 140 gr Win Failsafe bullets (no longer made) over 79 gr of RL25. Velocity is 3300 fps. This is a max load so start lower. I bought 8 boxes when Win quit production, should have bought more. GJ

[oregonmarkv]

What dubyam said, I have owned lots of WBY's from 257 to 378 and if I could only own one it would be the 270.

[badsection]

Agree with the former posts! My 270 WBY is the 33rd ever made Mark V from 1958. The 270 was Roy's first magnum.  Probably the second most favorite gun I own! A S&W my dad left me is#1.

[wby4ever]

In my not dmso humble opinion, that's the best all-around Weatherby clambering (or maybe just the best all-around chambering) for everything but the great bears, the African Big Five, and maybe a few of the largest hooved game around. For everything in North America aside from prairie dogs and the great bears, it is ideal. Mine is spectacular on white-tails, and I'd have zero qualms about taking miley's, elk, moose, or caribou with it, too.

+1

[Valleysnyper]

Thanks, can't wait to get it. Im hoping to move the 280 to the back of safe

[PARA45]

Congratulations on a fine rifle and caliber!  What Duby said is spot on.   You can't go wrong with a 270 Wby, I own one, and the other caliber I like as much as the 270 Wby is my 257 Wby. 

[catskinner]

I agree with everyone else's posts, the 270 Wby is a great caliber. My Mark V Ultralight 270 Wby is by far my favorite mule deer and sheep hunting rifle. My rifle by far prefers the 130 gr bullets, and I  have no problems using premium 130's on moose or elk. 

Rob

[Valleysnyper]

I think this will be my all around favorite gun. With a 257,270 and 300 wby i should have it all covered. Im looking forward to the 2-14 VX 6 scope. Also the illuminated reticle looks awsome

[Hogshooter]

Congratulations! I recently bought a 270 Wby Mark V Deluxe that was on consignment at my local gun store. It's sighted-in and will be high in the rotation this deer season!

Let us know how it shoots!

[Big Muddy rancher]

I think this will be my all around favorite gun. With a 257,270 and 300 wby i should have it all covered. Im looking forward to the 2-14 VX 6 scope. Also the illuminated reticle looks awsome

Really a shame your missing a 240

[Buckleman]

Juan, how do those fail safe perform. I've got 150 or so never used them.

[Valleysnyper]

Sold my 240 on a moment of weakness. It WILL be replaced. Im selling all my guns and replacing with weatherbys