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<blockquote data-quote="rg1" data-source="post: 271901" data-attributes="member: 11927"><p>I purchased a .300 Weatherby back in the 80's, a LazerMark 26" Mark V. Love the rifle. Shoots 1/2" with factory or my handloads. Mine was made in Japan. I load using Norma MRP, Federal 215 primer, and 150, and 180 grain Hornady SP's flat base bullets for most shooting but do have a load for 165 btsp also. I get approx. 3450fps with the 150's using a max load of Norma MRP powder. I also get good results with IMR 4831.</p><p> Negatives: kicks like a mule but i don't mind. Not fun working up loads off a bench as you'll come home with a sore shoulder. Brass is outrageously priced. Belted magnum cases require special attention when reloading or you will only get 4-5 loadings per case. When sizing you HAVE to size and not push the shoulder of the case back to minimum or you will get case stretching just in front of the belt and possible separation. You need a gage to measure the amount of shoulder setback when sizing. </p><p> I recommend a synthetic stock for a hunting rifle because if it gets wet wood can warp. I broke the pistol grip off my LazerMark stock and sent it back to Weatherby and they replaced the wood with the FiberMark stock that I requested. My fault that I broke the stock pistol grip and not a defect. Requires a good scope and rings to handle the recoil. One piece bases are stronger. </p><p> I had to have a Weatherby too, but now I shoot mostly smaller calibers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rg1, post: 271901, member: 11927"] I purchased a .300 Weatherby back in the 80's, a LazerMark 26" Mark V. Love the rifle. Shoots 1/2" with factory or my handloads. Mine was made in Japan. I load using Norma MRP, Federal 215 primer, and 150, and 180 grain Hornady SP's flat base bullets for most shooting but do have a load for 165 btsp also. I get approx. 3450fps with the 150's using a max load of Norma MRP powder. I also get good results with IMR 4831. Negatives: kicks like a mule but i don't mind. Not fun working up loads off a bench as you'll come home with a sore shoulder. Brass is outrageously priced. Belted magnum cases require special attention when reloading or you will only get 4-5 loadings per case. When sizing you HAVE to size and not push the shoulder of the case back to minimum or you will get case stretching just in front of the belt and possible separation. You need a gage to measure the amount of shoulder setback when sizing. I recommend a synthetic stock for a hunting rifle because if it gets wet wood can warp. I broke the pistol grip off my LazerMark stock and sent it back to Weatherby and they replaced the wood with the FiberMark stock that I requested. My fault that I broke the stock pistol grip and not a defect. Requires a good scope and rings to handle the recoil. One piece bases are stronger. I had to have a Weatherby too, but now I shoot mostly smaller calibers. [/QUOTE]
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