 zach70287 
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Posted: 8/4/2012 5:21:05 PM
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Posted: 8/4/2012 6:04:48 PM
[Last Edit: 8/4/2012 6:05:17 PM by bradpierson26]
Originally Posted By zach70287:
I have a Weatherby .300 win mag that I would like to start customizing. I dont really know much about gunsmithing on rifles of this kind and wanted some advise to point me in the right direction. The direction I am wanting to go is to turn it into a sniper type. I was looking into a new stock and a heavy barrel. What is involved in swapping those out? Can I buy any type or would I have fitting issues? Any idea's? Thanks for the help honestly, sell it and start over with a different rifle and different caliber. Do you have an precision rifle training or background? You will burn the barrel before you master the rifle/caliber. A new barrel will be at least $500 + installation and a decent stock is like $200, top end stuff goes for around $750-1200. Some gunsmiths don't work on weatherbys so keep that in mind. You won't be able to swap a barrel yourself. Realize that good glass will cost as much as the mods to the rifle. The first thing you need to do is identify your purpose and then your budget. Precision rifle forum |
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PrivateContactor
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Posted: 8/4/2012 8:32:26 PM
Weatherby Rifles are not my forte, however, if you really want to customize it, all is probably not lost. Though, due to the market being keyed more toward Remington and Savage, for precision shooting, it might be a little more than you planned on spending, making the possibility of simply starting with a model with a stronger accessory market a viable option.
That said, I do not know the in's-and-out's of Weatherby, and I do not believe you have stated which model, however, I believe (but am not certain) that Howa shares the same specs as some of the Weatherby models (Vanguards maybe?). If that is the case, Howa has options for bottom metal available, but I am unaware of what action lengths are available..........possibly only short action (.308). That said, do not feel for a second, that your Weatherby is incapable of precision. I have seen extremely good groups, which were quite consistent, shot from factory barrels. And I am also aware that an emotional attachment can exist, making the costs associated with making it your ideal rifle, non-consequential. But only you can make that decision. Just my $0.02 , and YMMV. Good luck. -PC- |
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Posted: 8/4/2012 8:35:48 PM
I dont have professional training on long range shooting. I have shot guns all my life but thats the extent of the training. I ve been told by other people to just start over from scratch as well. It seems like there is not to many options when it comes to aftermarket tactical parts from weatherby. Why dont many gunsmiths work on weatherby's?
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Posted: 8/4/2012 8:57:07 PM
Sorry about not saying which type of Weatherby. It is a Vanguard .300 win mag.
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Posted: 8/4/2012 9:39:27 PM
Originally Posted By zach70287:
I dont have professional training on long range shooting. I have shot guns all my life but thats the extent of the training. I ve been told by other people to just start over from scratch as well. It seems like there is not to many options when it comes to aftermarket tactical parts from weatherby. Why dont many gunsmiths work on weatherby's? these probably go hand in hand. They just aren't as popular as remingtons or savages and they don't market their own tactical line. I was also assuming you meant MK V, not a vanguard. again, .300wm is a hard round to learn on. |
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Jeffreysox
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Posted: 8/5/2012 7:40:47 PM
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
Originally Posted By zach70287:
I dont have professional training on long range shooting. I have shot guns all my life but thats the extent of the training. I ve been told by other people to just start over from scratch as well. It seems like there is not to many options when it comes to aftermarket tactical parts from weatherby. Why dont many gunsmiths work on weatherby's? these probably go hand in hand. They just aren't as popular as remingtons or savages and they don't market their own tactical line. I was also assuming you meant MK V, not a vanguard. again, .300wm is a hard round to learn on. Why is 300 win mag a hard round to learn on? Let me also state, that I have no precision rifle experience as well. |
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Posted: 8/5/2012 8:20:43 PM
[Last Edit: 8/5/2012 8:21:46 PM by bradpierson26]
Originally Posted By Jeffreysox:
Originally Posted By bradpierson26:
Originally Posted By zach70287:
I dont have professional training on long range shooting. I have shot guns all my life but thats the extent of the training. I ve been told by other people to just start over from scratch as well. It seems like there is not to many options when it comes to aftermarket tactical parts from weatherby. Why dont many gunsmiths work on weatherby's? these probably go hand in hand. They just aren't as popular as remingtons or savages and they don't market their own tactical line. I was also assuming you meant MK V, not a vanguard. again, .300wm is a hard round to learn on. Why is 300 win mag a hard round to learn on? Let me also state, that I have no precision rifle experience as well. Louder, more concussion, and punches your shoulder harder than .308. It'd be like learning to shoot sporting clays with a 10g. Also, .300wm burns barrels so much quicker than .308. By the time you know what you're doing, it'd time to drop another $600 on a barrel. .300wm factory ammo is less abundant and is much more expensive. I see no practical purpose for a .300wm precision gun. If you;re going long action, there are more efficient cartridges. If it were my money, it'd be a .308, then a .338lapua. I'd rebarrel the .308 to .260rem as soon as the .308 barrel showed signs of deterioration. .308 is more than capable on steel out to 1200m |
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