Recent content by Dr. Vette

Weatherby’s stock thread for a #2 barrel is the 1/2-28. They work well. I have even used this thread for my suppressor with an adapter on my 300 Weatherby without issues. There are a few skinnier Weatherby barrels (Ultralights, Backcountry) but the 1/2-28 should work for you. If you have a...

If only I had a trip to TX in the near future...

That's how I separate my Weatherby brass anyway. If you look closely there are a few different variations over time. I have found that if you stick with the same headstamp and font, you're good.

I have hundreds of brass in each of various Weatherby cartridges. (257, 7mm, 300, 340) I sort only by headstamp and variation of headstamp (different vintage have different appearing stamps). In doing so, I can still get very low ES/SD without worrying about the lot number even with mixing and...

All Savage Axis are long action. They just change the magazine depending on the cartridge.

I don't know that they are light, but Accurate Innovations builds some gorgeous aluminum-chassis wood rifle stocks. You could always inquire as to weight. https://www.aigunstocks.com/

Having loaded for a lot of Weatherby rifles, I knew it was going to be the “belt bulge” issue as soon as I read your first post. I would run all of your brass through the die so that you start with brass that fits well. As an FYI, I’ve not had to use the Willis die once brass is “assigned” to...

I will take the rifle + extras as we discussed via PMs.

Ergonomically they have their original shape, which I love, or the newer straight comb design which also works well, as well as other designs. The 3D Hex recoil pad is incredible . The action hasn’t changed, but it doesn’t need to. 60 degree bolt throw beats 90 any day. The trigger is now a...

Absolutely the right answer. Some may be able to make it work to X distance, but the limit on any cartridge is truly set by your skill and practice.

Axis really was/is no different. Same bad trigger, lightweight flimsy stock and inadequate recoil pad. One of my friends has one, and I put a lot of time into reinforcing the stock, replacing the trigger, painting the stock and setting it up. It's still my least favorite rifle I've ever shot or...

I used to use Devcon and swapped quite a while ago to ProBed 2000. Cost has kept me from using Devcon again more than anything. However, the ProBed works great, and I don't see any reason to go back. For some reason it's cheaper to buy on eBay than direct from Charlie. I also like that the...

For my 300s I usually bump the shoulder 0.002, and size the necks. If I'm taking them elk hunting and 100% feeding is critical, I'll run the case through my Willis collet die. Every case gets annealed. My recipe is any 180gr bullet with 7828SSC, usually from 80.5-81.5gr of powder. Odds are...

What’s it like to sell a rifle? 😁

The Thunder Beast Ultra 7 and 9 look like exceptional suppressors…if you can find one. If I could, I might buy one. I use my Banish 30 in full size on my 300 Weatherby. It turned a good rifle into a great rifle, under 1” groups at 200 yards consistently. I use it in “short” configuration on my...