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New rifle for the stable.

Re: New rifle for the stable.
« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2024, 08:50:06 AM »
+1 It looks like it holds about 20 rifles, which is nice. I'm curious about the vertical slots in the side opposite the hinges, as I have not seen that before. Are there curved bolts that latch through those slots or something? Just wondering.
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Re: New rifle for the stable.
« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2024, 02:25:01 PM »
Nice find! Maybe the third shot moving out just is a warmer barrel? I also pull the bolt out on some rifles because safe manufacturers tend to put the slots a little too close to maximize capacity. I remove the bolts to keep them from bumping/rubbing on the rifle next to them. I put a light coat of oil on and place each one in a zip-lock bag on a shelf.
In Australia it is the law rifles must be stored with bolts removed and locked away separately.  :-\

Re: New rifle for the stable.
« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2024, 02:29:25 PM »
I had the same model in 257 Roy. Lovely outfit. It was the business for Fallow in the mountains around here

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« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2024, 05:23:25 PM »
Don't get the bolts confused!   ;D


They each have a name tag held on with an elastic band.
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Re: New rifle for the stable.
« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2024, 05:26:28 PM »
Nice find! Maybe the third shot moving out just is a warmer barrel? I also pull the bolt out on some rifles because safe manufacturers tend to put the slots a little too close to maximize capacity. I remove the bolts to keep them from bumping/rubbing on the rifle next to them. I put a light coat of oil on and place each one in a zip-lock bag on a shelf.
In Australia it is the law rifles must be stored with bolts removed and locked away separately.  :-\



No it is not every state that has the law that bolts must be removed. Where I live in NSW you can store your rifles with the bolts in them.
I will put the bolts in the ones held in the rifle safe door, just havent yet.
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Re: New rifle for the stable.
« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2024, 06:21:58 PM »
Glad you got it shooting and a great looking safe for all your Weatherby rifles!
Doug

Re: New rifle for the stable.
« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2024, 11:08:16 PM »
I generally use IMR-7828 in the 257 although other powders work, regular 7828 gives me the best accuracy/velocities in 257's with 100 to 110 grain bullets, if it doesn't shoot a TTSX might try a TSX and see what it does.   one thing I have noticed with our 257's the bedding has to be good,  no high spots and I glass bed at least 3 inches into the barrel channel & free float the rest of the barrel,   most of our Weatherby's are done this way.  I have given up on hard core brushing copper fouled barrels and going thru several brushes in the process.  buy a little bore scope for 50/60 bucks and check your progress.  My routine anymore is one of www.frfrogspad.com copper removing suggestions.  it's worth reading a lot of his thoughts. 
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