300 Weatherby with 3x9 Minox

[SJB358]

Here is the 300 Weathery Mag in my Vanguard. I used Leupold Bases and PRW Low rings. The scope is a Minox 3x9-40mm (Thanks Joel). Seems like a rock solid set up, and certainly points really well. Right off the bat, the scope is very clear looking around outside with it. I will tell you more once I get it to the range. I do really like the power adjustment ring and the #4 reticle is pretty neat. Never used one before, so I guess some range time will tell. Scotty

 

[JD338]

Very nice rig Scotty.
Looking forward to your range report.
What bullet do you plan on using?

JD338

 

[DrMike]

Good looking setup, Scotty. I do like Minox scopes, and I like the No. 4 reticle. Suddenly, I'm getting a number of Weatherbys (primarily 300s) for loading. Must be the season.

 

[257 Ackley]

That rifle looks good with that scope...I will be interested to see whether it tracks properly as well. Give us a full report if you make it out tomorrow (with pictures ).

 

[SJB358]

Very nice rig Scotty.
Looking forward to your range report.
What bullet do you plan on using?

JD338

Thanks fellers. It does look pretty darned nice, if I do say so myself!

I have a bunch of 200gr PT's loaded up with RL22, ready for the range. Plus, I have a couple of older 300WBY rounds to get the scope zeroed with. I really want the 200gr PT's to shoot. If they those don't (not likely) I have some 200gr AB's that Woodycreek gave me to try out.

I think the Vanguards are a steal most of the time. Most of them will shoot much better than their 1.5MOA guarantee and their actions seem very nicely put together.

Should be a good time at the range. Can't wait to open this 300 up some. I do think a trigger is in the works. They are not the best things I have ever felt, but depending on how it shoots, I may put a Timney in it eventually. Scotty

 

[C.Smith]

That is a nice looking Weatherby for sure. I have always wondered about shooting a 300 bee. How much more than a 7mm RM do they kick? Or better yet a 30-06 those two feel the same to me.

Corey

 

[6mm Remington]

Very nice Scotty. Do the Vanguards have an aluminum bedding block in them? Just curious.

 

[SJB358]

This rifle has pillars David. I have no idea what model it is. I thought they were Sage Country's but they aren't. Kinda anxious to see how it shoots. Looking forward to working with the 300wby a little. Pretty sweet looking cartridge. Scotty

 

[6mm Remington]

Have to agree that it is a nice looking cartridge! It's kind of the first Ultra-mag in many ways and still even the 300 Ultra mag and some of those don't top it in the velocity department by very much if at all!

 

[SJB358]

That is a nice looking Weatherby for sure. I have always wondered about shooting a 300 bee. How much more than a 7mm RM do they kick? Or better yet a 30-06 those two feel the same to me.

Corey

Corey I can't tell the difference from my 300 Win Mag and any 300Wby I've ever fired. I think the Weatherby style stock is pretty good for handling recoil. I will let you know how this one acts after the range though.

David I passed up an M70 Sporter 300 Weatherby just like my 264 while I was in NH. I really wished I would have gotten it but I think this rifle will be okay ifn it shoots at all. That 300 Weatherby was the top of the heap for awhile. Those RUMs are some monsters though. I think Brian runs 200gr AB's pretty close to 3200 out of his Sendero. I think I could run 3200 with 180's, maybe? Scotty

 

[FOTIS]

Fine looking rifle Scotty.

 

[SJB358]

Thanks Fotis. Scotty.

 

[Oldtrader3]

That Vanguard really looks sharp with that Minox on it! Glad that you finally got them together.

 

[BK]

That is a sharp lookin' shootin' iron. That could be my favorite Weatherby stock ever.

Well, outside of the Classicmark.

 

[OU812]

Like others have stated that is a fine looking rifle Scotty. Any idea of it's weight?


Bill

 

[SJB358]

Like others have stated that is a fine looking rifle Scotty. Any idea of it's weight?


Bill

Bill, I am not sure, maybe 9lbs? I don't really have a great way to measure it. It doesn't feel as heavy as my Ruger 300WM Laminated. I would guess somewhere in the 8-9lb range. Scotty

 

[OU812]

I would like to think I'm getting smarter by not wanting to pack a heavy rifle up and down the hills but lets be honest I must just be getting older. I have been recently kicking around the idea of a light weight 300 weatherby and did not know what a Vangard weighed.

 

[SJB358]

Bill I'm not old at least I don't think I am but I don't like humping heavy rifles since there really isn't much need for them in the way I hunt and shoot. The vanguard feels pretty nimble in my hands and probably will be just right for the recoil of the 300. I think one of those Weatherby Ultralights in 300Wby with a Vais would be an excellent elk rifle. I only shoot out to 500 yards so I'm not totally concerned with longer ranges. A B&C Medalist or similar stock would probably drop a little more weight too. If I can figure out how to weigh this think I will get it on a scale. Scotty

 

[OU812]

Yes an ultralight 300 wby would be the cats azz for packing up/down the hills and for flat out killing elk. Might be the way I will go in the near furture.

 

[SJB358]

Hard to beat the 300's or the 338WM for portability. I like the BIG 338's but I think you step up a class in rifle weight also. Scotty