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6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?

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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #30 on: October 01, 2015, 07:49:30 AM »
It's because we asked for it and got it.
I can't even use it for deer around here and I want one just cause and most people prolly will fit into that, just cause.
I like things that are different. Nobody on my block will have on either😊
same with me. want it and it would be cool to own  8)

Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #31 on: October 01, 2015, 07:56:13 AM »
There is always someone who will disagree with a new product or changing an old product which is human nature and there is nothing wrong with that and that is what makes us individuals. Just like I had my M70 bored to .358 and chambered for the 35 Whelen Ackely Improved even though I had a M700 in 35 Whelen. the 35 Whelen is a great cartridge and will do everything the AI design will due as far as killing game, the AI version is just more of a good thing and flat out fun to load and shoot. the New 6.5-300 will be the same thing just more of a good thing and fun to load and shoot. Besides that's what we asked for and even though it took a while and we all but gave up on it they came threw and produced it so what is not too like?
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #32 on: October 01, 2015, 08:02:46 AM »
We can argue the merits of the 6.5 Wby forever, but you know what, its here, Now, and its here to stay. I’m sure Nosler inc. will post persuasive opinions on why their 26 and 28 are better suited as long range rifles than the 6.5 Wby, and there are always some people who present clever arguments to keep the ripples in the water and defend their own point of view. The fact is, the market will determine the success of the 6.5, and marketing (and our support) will play a huge part in that. Sometimes need is the mother of invention, sometimes its oneupmanship, and sometimes its creative people who look for ways to improve and listen to ideas that can lead to building that better mouse trap. Sometimes innovations flop, like the Ford Edsel, and sometimes there a huge success like the Weatherby MK V, but acceptance by the populace is what it takes. As has been stated, need and want are two entirely different things, and I’m betting that everyones wife has a closet full of shoes that probably haven't been worn but once or twice for special occasions, and its fruitless to ask why they can’t wear something they already have. Some guys have 4 or 5 rifles, and some guys have 50, everyone is different. You can’t change a nay sayers mind, if its already made up, but its their worthy opinion. In the end we only need to convince ourselves to justify buying any product, and we usually don’t care what anyone else thinks. When I buy something special, I always say”Who more than me deserves this”. JMO   
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #33 on: October 01, 2015, 09:04:05 AM »
Im just woundering how that 127gr performs at long range . Ive never tried the lrx can anyone that has used then shed some light on performance?
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #34 on: October 01, 2015, 09:14:03 AM »
Why he asks.

What a silly question in light of Weatherby's history. The fastest and the best shall always be Weatherby and its a crown that shall not be moved. Long live the king!

And, its enough to make me want one. Its available as of January 1 and my order will be made.
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #35 on: October 01, 2015, 09:18:47 AM »
Its not a question of weatherby performance its a bullet question
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #36 on: October 01, 2015, 09:30:54 AM »
Hey Justin, is there any chance of ever getting Berger bullets loaded in Weatherby factory ammo?  The 6.5-300 Wby will be awesome with the .612 BC 140 grain VLD Berger.
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #37 on: October 01, 2015, 09:47:42 AM »
Redneck270,I think Marishka was posting back to the OP's question "Why".
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #38 on: October 01, 2015, 09:50:24 AM »
redneck270, Marishka's post is addressing the original Thread question"Why", not yours about bullet performance. You might get a better response if you post questions in the appropriate section such as "Ammo" listed under Weatherby products. Just a suggestion.   
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #39 on: October 01, 2015, 09:53:45 AM »
224King, Didn't see your response posted before I sent mine. Sorry.
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #40 on: October 01, 2015, 01:29:05 PM »
Danno50, very well said.
Nothing is better than a Weatherby, big bore magnum, or a Colt.

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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #41 on: October 01, 2015, 04:18:57 PM »
Ha! I took a class at university where the question was "Why?" the correct answer was "why not?"   ;D

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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #42 on: October 01, 2015, 05:11:28 PM »
The three bullets in the factory 6.5-300 Wby ammo are stellar. You could add a Partition or an Accubond to the line up and not get anything better than an A-Frame or a Scirocco II. Both of the Swift bullets are thicker than their Nosler counterparts. We know the Partition is designed to shed some of the frontal area and it does well on game, no doubt. Make your pick, load your own, but on impact the game animal isn't going to know the difference.
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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #43 on: October 04, 2015, 04:55:58 PM »
Hey guys, let me address a couple questions.

First, ammunition production will begin with the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum. At this time, Norma will continue to make the remainder of the ammo for us. It's a big step and we need to take it in stride, not try to take on so much that we get behind in production and can't fulfill our orders. It's hurt some other companies, especially when it comes to ammo, and we don't want to fall into that trap.

However, how exciting is it that this is happening right now?! We get to be a part of helping an iconic American company return to it's roots, and do it right here on American soil. You guys had a huge hand in doing that by never giving up on a product that you believed in. It's a testament to the company, the passion of it's customers, and the relatively new power of the internet. Now, if all companies and politicians listened like that...  ;D 

Secondly, Norma will still produce the brass for the 6.5-300 Weatherby for us. They make a fantastic product and they have been great partners through the many decades that we have been working with them.
It's exciting for all of us and I don't think it's going to slow down anytime soon.

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Re: 6.5-300 Weatherby...Why?
« Reply #44 on: October 04, 2015, 05:31:11 PM »
Thanks for the update Justin, and for acknowledging all the forum guys that stayed positive and kept their dream rifle alive over the last couple of years.
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