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rebarreling a weatherby mark V
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<blockquote data-quote="sable tireur" data-source="post: 1333840" data-attributes="member: 27307"><p>Do you reload or do you shoot only factory ammunition?</p><p></p><p>When we see groups this large, there is generally something very wrong. I would have thought that a broken stock would be the biggest failure I could imagine but if the groups remain consistently large then there is obviously something else amiss. Have you checked the scope, scope mounts and rings? Is the barreled action tightened into the stock properly? Is something touching in the barrel channel? Maybe a visit to the gunsmith might be in order for a diagnostic look see.</p><p></p><p>I don't disagree that a re-barrel might be the best solution, especially given the Weatherby factory chamber design. But I would also suggest considering a good bedding job be included after the re-barrel. </p><p></p><p>As to cartridge selection, the obvious choice would be the .300 Weatherby. I don't think you want to duplicate the 28 Nosler so the bigger 7mm selections can be discarded. Which way do you want to go? </p><p></p><p>Smaller could include the 26 Nosler or the .264 Win. Mag. especially if you reload. Weatherby released the 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag. also.</p><p></p><p>If you want to try something bigger you might consider the .338 Win. Mag. or the .340 Weatherby Mag. </p><p></p><p>Classic cartridges would include the .300 H&H mag. or the .375 H&H Mag. both of which can be loaded for higher or lower energy requirements. The .375 H&H can be loaded with the 260 grain Accubond for an exceptional Elk cartridge. A modern rendition would be the .375 Ruger. </p><p></p><p>Enjoy the process!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sable tireur, post: 1333840, member: 27307"] Do you reload or do you shoot only factory ammunition? When we see groups this large, there is generally something very wrong. I would have thought that a broken stock would be the biggest failure I could imagine but if the groups remain consistently large then there is obviously something else amiss. Have you checked the scope, scope mounts and rings? Is the barreled action tightened into the stock properly? Is something touching in the barrel channel? Maybe a visit to the gunsmith might be in order for a diagnostic look see. I don't disagree that a re-barrel might be the best solution, especially given the Weatherby factory chamber design. But I would also suggest considering a good bedding job be included after the re-barrel. As to cartridge selection, the obvious choice would be the .300 Weatherby. I don't think you want to duplicate the 28 Nosler so the bigger 7mm selections can be discarded. Which way do you want to go? Smaller could include the 26 Nosler or the .264 Win. Mag. especially if you reload. Weatherby released the 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag. also. If you want to try something bigger you might consider the .338 Win. Mag. or the .340 Weatherby Mag. Classic cartridges would include the .300 H&H mag. or the .375 H&H Mag. both of which can be loaded for higher or lower energy requirements. The .375 H&H can be loaded with the 260 grain Accubond for an exceptional Elk cartridge. A modern rendition would be the .375 Ruger. Enjoy the process! [/QUOTE]
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