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First Post03/07/201010:14pm

Weatherby Mark V.240 Magnum (3 posts)

 Hope somebody can help me with this one. My Grandfather gave me a rifle for christmas that he bought new in 1968 or so, it is a Weatherby Mark V.240 Magnum. The scope is a Weatherby 2 3/4 to 10 variable 40mm. The gun has never been fired and since I have more than enough guns it never will be. Money could not buy the ......gun but I would lik...
Posted by: NOLEFEATHERP.M.Profile
    Joined: March 7, 2010 - 9:52pm
    Posts: 1

    Last Post03/10/20109:39am

    Grandpap's had good taste - I would sure be tempted to shoot it as it is a great 'lil caliber. It is not a collectable so value is that of a used NIB Weatherby (the suggested $1500 is a good valuation) and the fact it has been in the family for 42 years.  Unfortunately the 240 caliber (was) is also one of the least desirable of the M...
    Posted by: SaltyChatP.M.Profile
      Joined: February 14, 2009 - 10:18am
      Posts: 54
      Found in: Board Index » Around the Campfire (General Discussion)
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      First Post03/10/20109:37am

      Shortages? (1 posts)

      Fellow Weathbyterians,
         Well the shortage of ammo and reloading components continues in my part of the Weatherby Nation.  As of today the only powder available at the local WalMart was Unique, IMR4064, and Re22.  It is hard to work up loads when those are all the alternatives.  Caliber 22 rimfire is only sometim...
      Posted by: imr4198ChatP.M.Profile
      Joined: August 20, 2009 - 9:36am
      Posts: 44
      Found in: Board Index » Reloading
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      First Post02/25/20107:05pm

      chastised and condemed (12 posts)

      Now I just got a return E-mail from a buddy(u know who u are if your reading this). I mailed him regarding this site. His name is Mark and we hunt together often. One of his repetative complaints is that I own only one apparently insignificant gun. It was a hand-me-down from good ole Dad. (Thanks Pop). It is a Rem. 700 in 25.06. Up until now I coul...
      Posted by: mike cardinalP.M.Profile
      Joined: January 25, 2010 - 12:11am
      Posts: 26

      Last Post03/10/20109:35am

         It used to be popular around here to hunt whitetail with a 22WMR.  I used to have folks come by the gun shop and ask for a 22 Magnum "deer gun".  Some of these boys could shoot, and could pull off clean kills with perfect hits.  Some of them only listened to the ones who could do it, and wanted to try.&nbs...
      Posted by: imr4198ChatP.M.Profile
      Joined: August 20, 2009 - 9:36am
      Posts: 44
      Found in: Board Index » Other Big Game
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      First Post03/08/20102:40pm

      rattle snakes,copperheads coral snakes etc (12 posts)

      I was talking with Zonie about some of the snakes we have in Texas, and have to contend with when hunting or just being out period.Anyone have any experiences they would like to share?
      Roger
      Posted by: terminatorP.M.Profile
      Joined: October 7, 2008 - 2:12pm
      Posts: 263

      Last Post03/10/20109:32am

      I ran into a few Copperheads when I lived in TX - they were generally pretty nonaggressive and you could dispatch them with a garden hoe pretty quickly. You keep your grass cut way back around your house in the Hill Country or you will have visitors following the other small critters raiding your garden. I woud advise snake boots for hunting in gra...
      Posted by: SaltyChatP.M.Profile
        Joined: February 14, 2009 - 10:18am
        Posts: 54
        Found in: Board Index » Around the Campfire (General Discussion)
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        First Post03/09/201010:38am

        W-Nation census (2 posts)

           With the census going on right now, it seems like we should do a Weatherby Nation census of our own.  I would like to ask any and all five questions.  They are:
        1) What is your favorite caliber for plinking, practice, and paper?
        2) What is your favorite varmint caliber?
        3) What is your favorite caliber for...
        Posted by: imr4198ChatP.M.Profile
        Joined: August 20, 2009 - 9:36am
        Posts: 44

        Last Post03/10/20109:28am

        Well fellow Weathbyterians,
              Results are rolling in for the W-Nation census.  So far nobody has asked what the prize is.  That's a little surprising.  Also fellow Weathbyterians from Canada and UK.  I thought about sending a WWii Munch  Mammut motorcycle with a sidecar (the one with a track lik...
        Posted by: imr4198ChatP.M.Profile
        Joined: August 20, 2009 - 9:36am
        Posts: 44
        Found in: Board Index » Around the Campfire (General Discussion)
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        First Post03/02/20109:25pm

        416 Rigby (22 posts)

        Does anyone have opnion on the CZ 550 line of rifles and the 416 rigby cartridge. I am looking at one and can't believe the very good price it is available for. I plan on going to Africa in the next couple of years. I was in no hurry to get a big rifle but this is a good opportunity. It would compliment my 7mmwby to make a perfect two gun batt...
        Posted by: james7mmwbyP.M.Profile
        Joined: April 23, 2009 - 9:22pm
        Posts: 640

        Last Post03/10/20109:22am

        The CZ is foremost reliable. The fact it is priced right is secondary when hunting dangerous game. Look at the Nikon African series of rifle scopes - http://www.nikonhunting.com/riflescopes-monarch-african.html . Excellent choice for features and ruggedness. ...
        Posted by: SaltyChatP.M.Profile
          Joined: February 14, 2009 - 10:18am
          Posts: 54
          Found in: Board Index » Around the Campfire (General Discussion)
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          First Post03/09/20108:53pm

          Eastman Hunting Journal (5 posts)

          I have noticed that on the show and in the magazine, the Eastmans appear to be favoring the Savage Rifles now.  Does anyone know what happened?  They use to shoot Accumarks and now it seems they are all shooting the Savage Model 16.  I know Savage is making a very good come back but still, it seems like a step down to me.  Thoug...
          Posted by: John A SpencerP.M.Profile
          Joined: December 18, 2008 - 3:06pm
          Posts: 29

          Last Post03/10/20107:00am

          I have noticed the same.  In fact, I had the opportunity to ask Guy Eastman himself about it at a sportman's expo.

          As soon as I asked him about the switch, he looked at me and smiled.  Then he said, "Oh, I still have my Weatherby".  He went on to say he wanted to use something a little lighter.  He said...
          Posted by: dbacaP.M.Profile
          Joined: September 10, 2007 - 9:31pm
          Posts: 72
          Found in: Board Index » Around the Campfire (General Discussion)
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          First Post03/09/20105:02pm

          Weatherby brass box style? Lion Vs Whitetail on front? (2 posts)

          I have a bunch of 257 Wby brass I aquired with my 257 Ultralightweight a few months ago, and I believe it has a lion or leopard on the box ( sorry, on travel) and today I found a couple of boxes of 240 Wby brass with a white tail deer on them. ANyone know the signifigance of the different pictures on the boxes ?


          Thanks
          Allen
          Posted by: hemiallenP.M.Profile
            Joined: October 24, 2008 - 11:55pm
            Posts: 120

            Last Post03/10/201012:44am

            Allen :  I don't have a clue I have several boxes of 300 with a Tiger on the box older stuff.  Ron
            Posted by: zonieP.M.Profile
            Joined: December 17, 2008 - 10:05am
            Posts: 1137
            Found in: Board Index » Reloading
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            First Post02/26/201010:27pm

            My first Wby: A new XXii - rusty bolt out of the box.... (32 posts)

            Hi,

            I am new to this board and would like to introduce myself and post my first contribution. So, I am mid-age, work as a product support consultant in a large earth moving machine and engine company in IL and enjoy target shooting and plinking for fun - shooting primarily small caliber rifles. I also enjoy practicing my hand gun skills....
            Posted by: stephankoP.M.Profile
            Joined: February 25, 2010 - 12:17am
            Posts: 19

            Last Post03/09/201011:11pm

            Well, according to UPS, the bolt was delivered to Wby on Monday (yesterday). We will soon see how busy they are and what the turnaround time is. I'll keep you posted....

            Stephan
            Posted by: stephankoP.M.Profile
            Joined: February 25, 2010 - 12:17am
            Posts: 19
            Found in: Board Index » Rifles
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            First Post03/08/20103:55pm

            Weatherby 300 WSM (7 posts)

            Just recently got a Weatherby 300 WSM, whats the pros and cons? what is it in comparison to a 30-06 or 300 Weatherby?
            Posted by: kpaul3P.M.Profile
              Joined: March 8, 2010 - 3:33pm
              Posts: 1

              Last Post03/09/201010:41pm

              I think any differences, if any are so small its not worth quibbling about. The real advantage is the shorter movement required to cycle a round. If your already proficient with your standard or long action again it becomes negligible. Bottom line it is what you like and are comfortable with that counts.

              James. 
              Posted by: james7mmwbyP.M.Profile
              Joined: April 23, 2009 - 9:22pm
              Posts: 640
              Found in: Board Index » Around the Campfire (General Discussion)
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