Could not find anything stating exactly what the action is made of, but I did see this. I am wondering with the move towards stainless if that isn't what this action is made of.
I know I am not the only one: Weatherby 307
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Could not find anything stating exactly what the action is made of, but I did see this. I am wondering with the move towards stainless if that isn't what this action is made of.
I've been checking those out and have been very tempted.
TonyRumore
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Unfortunately, Weatherby has a problem with recalling their own history.
The first Weatherby action was the Mark V 9 lug, then the 6 lug 308 length Varmintmaster which was also used for the Weatherby single shot pistol. Then they came out with the 6 lug, 375 H&H length action in the 90's, and now they have the FOURTH action, which is the 307.
Of course the Howa 1500 is in there somewhere as well.
It's clearly not the first new action in 50 years.
Tony
The first Weatherby action was the Mark V 9 lug, then the 6 lug 308 length Varmintmaster which was also used for the Weatherby single shot pistol. Then they came out with the 6 lug, 375 H&H length action in the 90's, and now they have the FOURTH action, which is the 307.
Of course the Howa 1500 is in there somewhere as well.
It's clearly not the first new action in 50 years.
Tony
No private tours and customer area and gift shop is closed on weekends. They did tell me the actions were built in the USA, but could not reveal the source. If I get a slow day at work, i will have to close the shop and drive over there. It's just an hour away. They did respond to my e-mail within a couple hours.
My experience with them is that they are ALWAYS very responsive to emails. I had asked them questions a few times and I was surprised how quick they responded. I had sent me serial numbers of my Mark V's and they told me real model, countty month and year of manufacture (my question) within 2 hours. My only complaint about MarK V actions is the lack of aftermarket stuff.
akmtnhnt
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My experience is when it's just cerakote and not specified as stainless, it's not stainless.
txaggie1
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Adam started up a thread on the nation, being mostly a bunch of guys that miss the wood stocks of weatherby foundation it was actually pretty well received. Not that people are jumping to get one, but to be an objective person and realize they are running a manufacturing company and in order to do that you have to target consumer tastes and demand. If the market wanted mostly wood guns, that's what they would be making! LOL - the tactical look is not for me, nothing wrong with it just not my cup of tea. I sold all my fiber stocks (well mostly) and replaced with allot of wood only to fall in love with the backcountry rifles which i have 5 or 6 now in various calibers so maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks! 
Have always been a weatherby fan, I like the calibers. Personally I figured they were going to release another rpm line, so this was a curveball.
I hope it's a hit - I bet it's a shooter.
Have always been a weatherby fan, I like the calibers. Personally I figured they were going to release another rpm line, so this was a curveball. I hope it's a hit - I bet it's a shooter.
I'm thinking very little as the howa bolt is about the easiest to disassemble already, without having to pull the handle.!
I want to try the $1199 version in 7PRC. Was going to build a Tikka based 7PRC semi-custom but the 307 entry level rifle has me intrigued. 65 WRPM is interesting too!
Ronald W Schaefer
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Man, you know you're gonna buy one. Be sure to send pix and let us know what you think
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I meant: I am wondering what will happen to the Vanguard model now that they have an entry level model to market.
I probably will, I have to wait until I return from vacation before I pull that trigger. I just get to figure out what I want for chamberingMan, you know you're gonna buy one. Be sure to send pix and let us know what you think
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Ordered one short and one long to try it
