Weatherby 220 Rocket 1954 Help

[adixon1994]

I recently purchased a Weatherby Pre Mark V 220 Rocket locally and I cannot find much information about the gun online or another like it for sale. Does anyone have any knowledge on these rifles?

 

[Buster Hemlock]

What type of info are you looking for? They are a Mauser action and the 220 Rocket is a 220 swift that is fireformed, similar to Ackley Improving a cartridge, you can shoot factory 220 swift ammo through it and the brass will form leaving you with Roy's 220 Rocket with a classic weatherby radius shoulder.

 

[adixon1994]

Great info! Specifically looking for collectibility, value and production numbers on the rifle.

 

[txaggie1]

Great info! Specifically looking for collectibility, value and production numbers on the rifle.

you should jump on weatherby nation for this info i know some folks that have these i do not but several collectors on the site. If you are looking to unload it check there or reachout to skeeters google skeeters weatherby dealers. Scottie is a great guy

 

[mvangundy]

What type of info are you looking for? They are a Mauser action and the 220 Rocket is a 220 swift that is fireformed, similar to Ackley Improving a cartridge, you can shoot factory 220 swift ammo through it and the brass will form leaving you with Roy's 220 Rocket with a classic weatherby radius shoulder.

I recently purchased a Weatherby Pre Mark V 220 Rocket locally and I cannot find much information about the gun online or another like it for sale. Does anyone have any knowledge on these rifles?

Do you still have that weatherby rocket?