Looking for Weatherby in 257, german or american made, which is better.

[etisll40]

Opinions or one you have to sell me.

 

[jjmp]

First production was American, then world market made was German ,then Japanese , then back to American. some of the twist rates were wrong ,just saying do some reading , its an American Firearms company and we need each and everyone of them. i'm no expert but all turned out Top notch Quality. cheers

 

[etisll40]

First production was American, then world market made was German ,then Japanese , then back to American. some of the twist rates were wrong ,just saying do some reading , its an American Firearms company and we need each and everyone of them. i'm no expert but all turned out Top notch Quality. cheers

Thanks J. Because I will probably buy current factory ammunition and may not reload, what twist and barrel length might you suggest?

 

[etisll40]

I'm going to buy one and probably a wooden stocked one and hopefully it will shoot but if not, have someone figure out whether it need something, at the very least bedding. But I want to keep it close to original as I'm only going to shoot it occaisionally and make it part of my collection.

 

[jjmp]

Are you going mk5 or their Vanguard both great proven ,pretty sure .257 is a 1/10 twist ,barrel lengths are 26 or 24 ,stocks wood or synthetic , cheers n enjoy

 

[etisll40]

Are you going mk5 or their Vanguard both great proven ,pretty sure .257 is a 1/10 twist ,barrel lengths are 26 or 24 ,stocks wood or synthetic , cheers n enjoy

Leaning toward Mark 5 but like the look of the Lasermark

 

[jjmp]

Yes heard that thks happy serching

 

[cherokees]

I have a Mark V Made In USA in 257 Weatherby Magnum. 26 inch barrel, Exceptional Wood, This rifle
is in Excellant to New Condition. I am second owner
and have not fired the rifle, I bought it as unfired, but
I wasn't there so can't verify that. I would sell this
rifle for $1100 shipped to your ffl.
Thanks
Art

 

[257steiny]

I have a freind who is selling a Weather MK5 Ultra light in 257 WBY. I'll ask him how much he wants for it.

 

[luvs2hunt62]

I've owner both the German and the Japanese made in .257 and .300, MK V deluxe. They were exceptional in every respect, but the Japanese both shot a LITTLE better with factory ammo. I now have a Vanguard in .300 wby mag that outshoots them all

 

[Quintus]

I have had a bunch of the Mark Vs in wood. It is true a lot of the German guns had slow twists and they should be manually verified. Always seemed the prettier the wood the bigger the groups, but I never had one that was just plain unacceptable. The newer wood USA guns are a little blocky, but generally more accurate. I always thought the Japanese guns were the best looking of the bunch.

 

[etisll40]

Starting to think a Japanese one will do!

 

[Allen Kitts]

How about an American Made Cooper Arms of Montana 257 Weatherby. I have one for sale.

 

[etisll40]

Weatherby only! Thanks