Brandon's Christmas Present

[SJB358]

Yeah, it is a MK5 Lightweight I believe. Very light contour on the tube.

 

[Guy Miner]

I know that Scotty is truly upset now that "all" of those model 70's, have seen a truly "great" rifle. Their may be a revolution in the safe.

Winchester. Weatherby. They're all "W" rifles, so they'll get along in the safe... :mrgreen:

 

[joelkdouglas]

That's a great smile on Brandon's face!

 

[Oldtrader3]

My Weatherby got along well with my Winchester, CZ's, Sako and Mauser's. They all got equal care, feeding and exercise. Nothing to complain about. All had the best glass that I can afford and equal love and affection.

 

[FOTIS]

If the serial # starts with H you have a winner. By far my favorites!

 

[257 Ackley]

What you did was unbelievable in todays world Bill. I hope you are with Brandon and Scott when it is used in the field for the first time.

 

[Vince]

What you did was unbelievable in todays world Bill. I hope you are with Brandon and Scott when it is used in the field for the first time.

Me too.

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[Dr. Vette]

Nice!!

Most important things -

1. Trigger tune:
http://www.weatherby.dk/content.php?32- ... -V-Trigger

I've used Ernie's trigger spring in a Japanese Mark V like yours with no problems.

2. Bed it into a better stock.
As an FYI if you choose a Bell & Carlson there are some fitment issues with the forearm on these (which Bell & Carlson refuses to admit despite photo documentation from me; long story ), and you'll have to remove barrel channel to be able to fit it well. However, when this is done and the action is bedded you'll have a great rifle. I'm doing this to two of my rifles right now.

Alternately you could use a different stock if you wished. I put Dad's braked 300 in a thumbhole from Stocky's and that rifle is highly accurate.
http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/th ... k-v/Detail

It appears to have a thinner 24 inch long barrel but were not called "Lightweights" by Weatherby. Instead, for whatever reason, they made most of the Japanese Mark V's with thinner 24 inch barrels for a while. The UltraLightweight name didn't come about until US production.

I hope he enjoys that rifle! My parents gave me my first Mark V as a Christmas gift several years ago, and I hope he enjoys his rifle just as much!

 

[SJB358]

Thanks Doc V. Appreciate the info. Going to shoot as is for a bit and assess it some before we drop more money on it. If it gets another it would likely be a McMillan of some sort. They seem to make a similar profile to that stock which should be quite handy.

 

[6mm Remington]

So Scotty all this talk about bullets and I don't see a scope on it yet!! :mrgreen: :lol: What are you thinking for optics?

 

[SJB358]

Not sure yet David. It might just get a FX3 6X...

Or it might just get a 3.5x10 I have on another rifle. Not completely sure.

 

[Vince]

Have you thought about a Zeiss HD5 3 - 15 X 50 with a Z800 reticle?

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[SJB358]

I have Vince but right now, I'm in money conservation mode. Got tags to pay for. It can always be upgraded in the future. I am getting him a nice set of Talley screw locks so he can upgrade it easy enough in the future.

 

[Vince]

I have Vince but right now, I'm in money conservation mode. Got tags to pay for. It can always be upgraded in the future. I am getting him a nice set of Talley screw locks so he can upgrade it easy enough in the future.

Good thinking on the Talley screw locks.

Might still be able to find a new older Conquest sitting on a shelf somewhere too.

Vince

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[SJB358]

Here are a couple pictures of Brandon's 300 Wby with a scope mounted up on it. I figure I'll let the kid borrow one till he saves up some money for his own...







Some Norma ammo to get it zeroed and test it out a little..

 

[DrMike]

Mighty big of you to lend Brandon a scope, Scotty. It does look good, however. Norma is fine ammunition. Glad you could get it for him.

 

[SJB358]

Santa did the work for the ammo.. Left it in his stocking.. :grin:

I figure I can lend him the scope for a little while Mike.. He has a job now, time to cut the umbilical.. Darned scopes are expensive these days! :lol:

 

[alaska100]

It does look nice Scotty. That rifle, scope and ammo should be all that he will need for your Elk hunt next year, and/or whatever else he wants to hunt. It was very nice of your friend, santa and you to do all this for him. Lucky young man

 

[Oldtrader3]

Scotty, If you have problems with that stock not remaining stable, let me know. The stock on my .340 went south fast and I have some insight into what went wrong. Just in case you need it?

 

[SJB358]

Solid copy, thank you Charlie. I'm all ears.