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Thank you for the info. I am interested. Financial Dept. negotiations may be needed.

Scope still available? What is the current price?

Thank you gentlemen, that should help with a starting point. Appreciate the assistance.

Right now, I’m still testing powders at the manual 3.1”, which is about .195 from the lands.

First trial was using RL-17. Couple more loaded for another go, IMR 4831, H1000, and Hybrid 100V. I’ll see what they do with the 85 gr TSX.

Shooting the Mk V Hunter. Hoping to keep velocity at about 3500 fps to keep a little barrel life. The Barnes fit that bill pretty well. Appreciate the input. Thanks much.

3.1” is the cartridge length listed for the 240 Weatherby. Any 240 shooters have success with lessening bullet jump. Just started playing with Barnes 85 grain TSX, and was hoping to cut down on bullet waste.

I sold the rifle. The 280 brass I used did not look improved after it was fired. No I did not cast the chamber. Did a lot of case measuring with the help of a gunsmith. Got tired of fighting with it, and accuracy was not what I had hoped.

Has anyone tried the Lehigh Defense Controlled Chaos Bullets? There’s an 85 grain available for 243 diameter.

I’ve read Nosler Partitions are quite popular with 240 users. Accurate and run well. Tried and true, could hardly go wrong there.

The 80 grain Barnes would be a very good choice for an all around bullet. It would definitely have decent velocity. Never tried the Hammers. More weight choices with them. Does the groove design on the Hammers reduce friction and enhance velocity?

I measured the twist in this rifle. The first time I got a 1 in 8” twist. The second time got more precise with my measuring and to my disbelief it came out at a 1 in 7.5”. I had emailed Weatherby before I got the rifle and was told in no uncertain terms that the 240 Weatherby goes out of the...

I recently purchased a Mk V Hunter in 240 Wby. A question for the 240 shooters. What weight bullet for all around/general purpose use? I have been considering the 95 grain Classic Hunter. Any other recommendations?

Recently purchased a Mk V Hunter in 240. Kings XKG camo. I measured the twist, was expecting 1 in 10 and it measured 1 in 8, twice. May have to check again to make sure. I really like the rifle. Stock feels good and really easy to carry. Shoots well too.