If you havent seen it yet, Weatherby just released a new Mark V Apex model with a vertical gripped stock. Very interesting.

We all know that prices have gone up and availability has gone down. So when it does reappear, you need to be ready to jump on it. How many boxes do you want...

Guys…. Recently retired and looking at making probably my last one or two new rifle purchases. I know the calibers I want (240 & 257) but just having a hard time trying to decide on which rifle in each. Ammo is no concern as I have plenty for each. Usage (deer, antelope, predator) my overlap but again, not really too concerned with that either. My concern is out of the box accuracy and not having a finicky rifle. All my current Weatherby rifles are either MK V Ultras or Super Game Masters. I love these rifles for their lightweight and ease of carry, but we all know these lightweight #1 and #2 barrels can be a little difficult to shoot. I am basically looking for a rifle in each caliber that I can simply install a good quality scope, sight in with Wby Nosler or Barnes ammo and have a pretty accurate rifle with no fuss, no muss.
 
Let me add that one of these rifle’s will probably be a Mark V deluxe.  I’ve never owned a wood Mark V Deluxe model in my life and I’m hoping to satisfy that itch. That brings me to my choices or my in-decision. I’ve dealt with the #1 barrels on the Ultras and I see the MK V 240 Deluxe uses a #1 24” barrel. The Accumark uses the #3 26”. There’s only a few ounces difference in stated weight between the rifles in 240. I even considered the Mark V Weathermark but again, #1 bbl.

My thinking is, purchasing a Accumark in 240 and buying the Deluxe in 257 since it uses a #2 26”. What’s your thoughts guys?

Anybody notice Midway USA has now listed a number of Factory Wby ammo/cartridges selections as discontinued. This discontinued ammo uses the Spire/Spitzer bullets and range in calibers from 240-7mm. Going to be a lot of disappointed factory ammo shooters if this is wide spread and permanent.