Weatherby Mark V Accumark .300 Wby Mag Recoil

[TXHunter07]

I'm looking to purchase the above referenced rifle. I am a southpaw, and this is one of the models they make in LH. My real question is, what is the recoil like on this rifle without a muzzle break? I was originally going to go with the Mark V Ultralight, but figured at 2 lbs. lighter than it's big brother, the kick would become too much of a distraction. Am I thinking correctly, or is the recoil much different between the two models at all?

Also, any other opinions on the perfomance of this rifle, recommended loads for 500 - 700 yards, and anything else you may want to add would be greatly welcomed.

Thanks

 

[jrsolocam]

I had a 300 WBY Ultra Light, and it had brutal recoil. Zero'd it, shot a moose and it went back in the safe. There is a difference in the 2lbs when it comes to recoil and muzzle blast....

 

[Lefty7mmstw]

It depends on the person. I'm also rifle model challenged(lefty), and have been looking at the 257 wby as I already have a 300 win and 300 ultra, so why get the 300 wby.
I also have a righty 375h@h that weighs 8# flat scoped, and I can tell you that it's one of my best rifles. It will shoot 3/4" to1" groups full out with a 300 gr barnes off of sand. My 300 ultra is 9# scoped and she is heavy but manageable recoil-wise. It looks like you are at 6 3/4' sans scope and rings/bases with the light weight, so you will be at 8 to 8 1/4' ready to go. It has a pachmeyer decelerator on it, so it will be stout but doable.

 

[dig]

The M5 in 300 Wby is not bad. I shoot a 300 and 375 Wby in that configuration without much issue. I am very recoil tolerant though.

 

[wyomingblizzard]

Do your self a favor and put a break on it. The recoil is enough to induse a flinch, if you shoot it much.

 

[Abbeyroad2]

Do your self a favor and put a break on it. The recoil is enough to induse a flinch, if you shoot it much.

What brake would you suggest blizzard? I am considering one for my .300 & .340 Weatherby.

 

[roninflag]

i have Vais on mine. they are great.

 

[wyomingblizzard]

My 340 has a factory break, my 300 win has a vias both work good. I recomend you to conttact one of the sponsors on here. I think some of there brakes are more efective.

 

[Txcowboy50]

The recoil of my 300 Wby Accumark is very manageable with the installed Wby accubrake (not fun to shoot without it). I would recommend a brake or a suppressor if you are recoil sensitive. Mine shoots 3/4 moa with Weatherby 180 TTSX

 

[budlight]

I used to laugh at my friends and bring my 458 win mag along. Just shoot 2-3 shots and then what ever you have will seem like a plinking gun. It made my 338 Lapua easy to shoot

I do use a shooting coat with the padded shoulder.

As a 90 pound kid I was a 12 gauge bird hunter and big rifles never seemed like that much more. using 3 inch mag shells for geese.

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

I'd get a brake. A 9 lb 300 weatherby comes back fast and hard. I have a custom 300 WBY it is 12.5 lbs scoped laminate stock and simi heavy barrel.. it is unbraked and still is a bit obnoxious to shoot. I have a 10lb braked 338 Norma that I regularly shoot 270s out of and watch my impacts..it's worth it.One of my very good friends has shot more than you and I can pay for with a 300 wby….true worldwide cartridge

 

[brcfo_outdoors]

Put a brake on it, but don't waste time with a radial brake just get a side ported one. Hawkins has a pretty nice self timing brake which is easy to install, lightweight, and offers a bit less concussion than more aggressive side ported brakes.