GW Hunter
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As far as the Nosler 28 goes...That is my dream gun.. Can't see dropping over 6k for rifle and scope at the moment or in the distant future. Maybe if I receive an unknown inheritance... GW
New barrel for a 7mm Weatherby
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MudRunner2005
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Dude, go with the blued action, wood stock, and a bright stainless barrel. That just screams "old-school custom". Which is one of my favorite looks for a rifle.
I found this on Google... But doesn't it look nice.
I found this on Google... But doesn't it look nice.
GW Hunter
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I would like stainless but I'm not sure how I would like the look with a blued receiver...Just another decision I need to make. Blued would probably be better.
When you get your new barrel just have it chamberd in 28 nosler. All you would need is a reamer your boltface will work with that cartridge. .28 Nosler Reamer - $148.00 : Pacific Tool and Gauge, The largest Global manufacturer of custom chamber reamers for the firearms industry
GW Hunter
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Lol. Just saw this. I do like that look. Probably leaning towards stainless now.Dude, go with the blued action, wood stock, and a bright stainless barrel. That just screams "old-school custom". Which is one of my favorite looks for a rifle.
I found this on Google... But doesn't it look nice.
GW Hunter
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Thanks for that bit of info Tony Q. The thought of it excites the crap out of me.
MudRunner2005
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Not in all cases... Some Weatherbys have to have a longer mag box and follower. I believe you would have to have one for a .300/.340 Weatherby. I'm pretty sure the mag box and follower for the .257/.270/ and 7mm Wby cases (since they all use the same case) are shorter than the mag box and follower for the .300 & .340 Wby factory rifles, because the .300 & .340 Wby both use the same case, and it is longer than the others.
MudRunner2005
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Not if they have what you want in stock.
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AFAIK Krieger still makes the accumark barrels.
But
If you are interested in the 28-Nosler, the only choice after the 7Weatherby (LOL/not really), Benchmark, 8, 8.5 or 9 twist.
They can do a Weatherby #2 profile or an Accumark/#3 profile.
Changing to 28-nosler requires 3 simple things you or your smith can do.
Remove the spacer in the magazine box.
Replace the follower with one for a 300 Weatherby
Extend the bolt stop slot in the bolt.
If you go with a #3 profile barrel, some inletting work will be required.
Take this as you will, I have more than 5 Mark Vs. I have made 4 versions of the xx-nosler including the 28 (7mm). If you open your project up to a different cartridge, IIWM I would go:
28-Nosler
26" or 28" (28 preferred by me)
Benchmark barrel
8 twist
#3/Accumark profile or Sendero, fluted.
Float the barrel
Check the bedding - would probably bed the full action
This better be what I would do because I'm doing it. Except this time the barrel will be a Proof Research.
But
If you are interested in the 28-Nosler, the only choice after the 7Weatherby (LOL/not really), Benchmark, 8, 8.5 or 9 twist.
They can do a Weatherby #2 profile or an Accumark/#3 profile.
Changing to 28-nosler requires 3 simple things you or your smith can do.
Remove the spacer in the magazine box.
Replace the follower with one for a 300 Weatherby
Extend the bolt stop slot in the bolt.
If you go with a #3 profile barrel, some inletting work will be required.
Take this as you will, I have more than 5 Mark Vs. I have made 4 versions of the xx-nosler including the 28 (7mm). If you open your project up to a different cartridge, IIWM I would go:
28-Nosler
26" or 28" (28 preferred by me)
Benchmark barrel
8 twist
#3/Accumark profile or Sendero, fluted.
Float the barrel
Check the bedding - would probably bed the full action
This better be what I would do because I'm doing it. Except this time the barrel will be a Proof Research.
MudRunner2005
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Krieger cut-rifled barrels haven't been used by Weatherby in a long time, except for in the custom shop. The Accumarks use Criterion button-rifled barrels, as well as the Mark V barrels.
Weatherby Nation
If you want a stainless the same contour as your original, you can scratch Krieger off your list.
GW Hunter
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Definitely want a cut rifled barrel. As far as the same contour goes it is not necessarily a deal breaker if the same contour is not available as long as the stock can be adapted.
