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224 + Varmintmaster is Back!

224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« on: February 24, 2025, 10:25:13 AM »
It's official. The 224 WBY MAG is officially back in the Mark V Deluxe Varmintmaster! Check out more information at Weatherby.com

Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2025, 10:53:37 AM »
That’s great news, Thanks I might have to look into it!
Doug

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Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2025, 11:00:52 AM »
Very nice rifle.
Mike

Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2025, 11:21:10 AM »
Wow... Very nice.
Bill

Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2025, 12:00:27 PM »
That is one beautiful rifle that just has Weatherby written all over it. I love it.
Come and take it.

Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2025, 12:24:26 PM »
Really cool that they brought this back as a new option and in 224 Wby as an option. First glance, looks to be really nice. Excited to see one in person.
JW

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Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2025, 01:03:40 PM »
I heard about that on the Weatherby page on FB but thought it was BS because it wasn't on Weatherbys website.  Glad to see they finally did it. I'm in.
« Last Edit: February 24, 2025, 01:05:11 PM by grizzly340 »
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Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2025, 01:12:10 PM »
I saw this! Very cool rifle! I might have to invest in one!

Now…if I could only find a gloss finish scope, rings, and bases to go with it!!!

Maybe you need to drop a little hint to your friends at Leupold!  ;)
JK

Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2025, 01:43:03 PM »
Why Why Why.  Did you have to Thread the muzzle.  I'm out.
Mark

Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2025, 01:53:51 PM »
Why Why Why.  Did you have to Thread the muzzle.  I'm out.

Makes easier for a rifle that has an intensive "crack" on discharge. May help future generations of shooters avoid needing hearing aids like I do.

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Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2025, 03:23:30 PM »
I only wear hearing protection at the range (required). My hearing is fine but very selective from ex wives!

Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2025, 04:40:36 PM »
Awesome. Dream Rifle. I had a 223 vanguard re chambered to 224 wby , but this new varminmaster, WOW!

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Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2025, 05:24:41 PM »
The question is why stop at just getting a 224 when you can have 2 with one in 22-250!

My delima is will we be able to custom order a LH version for us folks for shoot from the "correct" side of the rifle! LOL

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Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2025, 06:08:14 PM »
I get the market is not flooded with varmintmasters from previous production but couldn’t anyone buy 1 used less or equal to new production price? And I’m not trying to be a Debbie downer it goes to show Weatherby as always listens but if someone wanted a 224 they are out there.

Re: 224 + Varmintmaster is Back!
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2025, 09:00:22 PM »
This is Great!!😃

Thank You everyone at Weatherby!!
The way you are keeping up and/or leading the way with very modern offerings across the lineups as well as new offerings like this that are true to Weatherby tradition, I can honestly say I’ve never been more proud to be a Weatherby man through and through!!
Well Done!!

Any chance these would be available factory direct if a guy were to plan a family road trip out to Sheridan?