I honestly really like the looks of this rifle and believe it is a great addition to the Weatherby lineup giving us yet another option, if I want another high gloss, I’ll just order another Mark V Deluxe.
I’ve been holding off buying one with hopes of a 224 re-release or another new Wby cartridge offering with the hopes it would be available in this model.

I recently inquired Weatherby Customer Service regarding future availability of some Nosler loadings that I have used in some of my Weatherbys and was told that Nosler ended their business partnership with Weatherby. Was quite surprised when I read that, they have been a staple in the Weatherby lineup for basically the entirety of Weatherby Ammunitions existence, is this old news? I don't make it on here near as often as I used to, maybe totally missed a discussion on it?
I've basically been using Barnes in everything as of late and am getting more and more intrigued by Hammer's offerings, however, was still surprised by that news.
Nosler perhaps didn't like Weatherby offering up ammo in non-Weatherby calibers? Youd think a bullet manufacturer would want to sell bullets to anyone that loads ammo though?

Hey guys, just curious on your guys thoughts regarding some 340 loads I’ve been working on. Playing with some 225 TTSX bullets and 7828ssc and worked my way up to what Barnes has listed as their max load of 91.0 gns, which also happens to be my most accurate thus far.
Question is I broke down and purchased a Lab Radar chronograph, which I’m loving so far, but was quite surprised when this 5 shot group averaged 3167fps. The Barnes manual lists it at 2970 but also says 24” test barrel. Have you guys ever seen that kind of velocity with a 225gn pill in a 340?
There’s no signs of excessive pressure other then maybe a bit more recoil then felt with the factory loadings, but no flattened primers, no ejector marks, no sticky bolt lift? Was just a bit surprised, that’s clipping around the same speed my Dads 338-378 is launching the same bullet factory loaded.
I did also chronograph 5 Weatherby factory 225 TTSX rounds which Weatherby lists at 2970 fps and my 5 averaged 3070, so it does appear this rifle has a fast barrel and in my past experience, 100fps +or- from a factory stated velocity is not uncommon.

I’ll attach a pic of the 5 rounds I chronographed last night, there’s actually 4 rds in the cluster of 3 you see with the one just outside, which I’m guessing was on me, but if I can get that kind of velocity and accuracy outa this thing, sure won’t be leaving much to complain about.
What other ways do you guys check for excessive pressure? I may back it down a 1/2 to 1 gn and play around with seating depth a bit.🤷🏼

Thanks in Advance

Sounds like I better get busy to get it ready for you all by Christmas 

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Necking down the 224 Weatherby Mag case to 20 cal would be my pick.

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Least crowded Caliber class out there to compete against and with the long range high BC craze going on, there’s a real opportunity to develop something that can do things the 204 Ruger can’t and not to mention the 20-224 would be one sexy looking cartridge carrying the traditional Weatherby looks!!😁
Weatherby really has every other class covered quite well out side of the small bore varmint line.
Would still be ecstatic with a run of 224 again though, especially seeing it is 2024!! 😉

First off, how’s everyone doing? It has been awhile for me posting on here, I try to check in every so often but just got busy and caught up in life I guess and no real reason behind it, but anyways, always keep an eye out on what Weatherbys got shaking these days, tough to do with all the stuff they’ve been releasing, it’s been a pretty awesome bunch of yrs to be a Weatherby fan though, that wood stocked 307 I seen today has definitely piqued my interest.

Anyhow, with Weatherby now building two different actions right in house, it has me wondering just what it would take for them to chamber us a 224 again? I was talking with a fellow Weatherby fan I ran into the other day and talking about the new cartridges and rifles Weatherby has been releasing and he had mentioned, “sure would be cool if they gave us another run of 224’s sometime here”, and I agreed. We both laughed and said well 2024 sure would be an ideal yr, would it not? That new wood 307 in a 224?? Here’s my CC!!😁

Just wondering your guys thoughts on this and if others would be as interested as I, if so maybe we can get the great folks in Sheridan to give this thread a look!!

 

This will sure be interesting!! Almost has to be a new “action” design I would assume??
Regardless, Adam sure has Weatherby a rocking these days to say the least, can’t wait to see the latest thing they have cooking. From model lineups to cartridges, to stock designs and materials,  and now possibly an entire new line of rifles, what Adam and Co have been doing the last bunch of years sure has me believing the future of Weatherby is bright!! Absolutely Love it!!!!