Re-Barrel a Weatherby Mark V ??

[Buzzsaw]

anyone ever do this? Success?

 

[WeiserBucks]

Any quality gunsmith will rebarrel one with no issues.

 

[Rich Coyle]

Did a few times. Never had a problem.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Rich Reilly at Hi Tech Customs in Colorado Springs, Co rebarreled my Weatherby Mk V. It was a .340 Weatherby, and he replaced the barrel with a Lilja Stainless Match barrel, and added one of his own muzzle brakes. The rifle shoots 1/2 inch groups. His # is 719-667-1090. I would certainly have him do it all over again if the need arises.

 

[Buzzsaw]

Thanks laelk, did you have him Hi Luster blue it? Mine would go on a Deluxe with wood stock

 

[Laelkhunter]

No Buzz, I had it cerakoted, and it is in the black HS Precision synthetic stock I got from Stocky's stocks. It was originally a FiberMark, but the original stock (from the 80's) started showing some stress cracks, and the blue finish was a little blemished having spent time submerged in Katrina water while in my gunsafe back in 2005. The finish is a flat black look.

 

[KRL1116]

I have had a couple done in the past and most reputable gunsmiths will do Mark V's. I would give Lane Precision Rifles a call, his work is second to none and Dallas is awesome to work with.

 

[Buzzsaw]

 

[Lahunter76]

Going this next week to take my Mark V action and my different parts to have a semi custom built!

 

[shortgrass]

Thanks laelk, did you have him Hi Luster blue it? Mine would go on a Deluxe with wood stock

I've done many Mk5s over the years, and I can do that high polished bright blue, also.

 

[Eric Alexander]

anyone ever do this? Success?

If you want it in a caliber that Weatherby sells, send it back to them. Their re-barreling services (barrel + labor) are remarkably inexpensive. Call them.

 

[Rich Coyle]

Don't send the rifle. Send only the barreled action. I sent them one and they said there was something wrong with the stock and wouldn't return it unless I purchased another one. Finally I got an lawyer involved and got it back.

 

[J E Custom]

shortgrass does beautiful work and is a no nonsense Smith with extreme skills.

J E CUSTOM

 

[Txcowboy50]

I have Mark V 7mm rem mag that shot bug holes until had Briley's put a break on it...now it shoot like shoot gun at 100 yds. I am thinking about replacing the barrel with new 7 PRC....but then I have to find new brass and what do I do with all the old stuff?