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Opinions on this rifle????
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A little dear?
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Ammo Smith
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It is a nice looking stock and the quality of the carving has nice detail. I wonder why the owner felt it necessary to have a second recoil lug added to the barrel and if it was done by Weatherby?
I also saw what looked like a gas cut on the bolt face at about 10 o'clock.
I also wonder why the forearm was the only area that was glass bedded.
Because of these few things it is too rich for my pocket book.
I also saw what looked like a gas cut on the bolt face at about 10 o'clock.
I also wonder why the forearm was the only area that was glass bedded.
Because of these few things it is too rich for my pocket book.
DrMike
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Never been enamored of the ornate look in a rifle. I know it is popular in the Bees, but checkering is more my style. To a Weatherby collector, I do not doubt that this could be a great acquisition. The work is superb and the price appears to be about right. The mesquite stock is sufficiently different to make it attractive; it would be a wood that wears well and doesn't warp. Were I a Weatherby fancier, I would probably make the effort to pick up that particular rifle.
Dr. Vette
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That rifle is in exceptional condition.
As much as I like Weatherbys the carving is more than I'd prefer. I have a couple of Lazermarks as my "wall hangers", and this one would not personally appeal enough to want to buy it. However, I can see why someone would want to.
I'd hate to shoot it.
As much as I like Weatherbys the carving is more than I'd prefer. I have a couple of Lazermarks as my "wall hangers", and this one would not personally appeal enough to want to buy it. However, I can see why someone would want to.
I'd hate to shoot it.
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truck driver":1bh8olws said:
ALL 378 416 and 460 have a second recoil lug.
Oldtrader3
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If you want Mesquite, it is as nice as you will find for this price, my humble opinion.
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He has a $4K reserve on it!
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Thanks Fotis I didn't know that, learn something new everyday.FOTIS":1ketrpq0 said:
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Nice rifle in an awesome caliber. I prefer checkering to carving.
JD338
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Oldtrader3
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Mesquite is not as dense as walnut and with the .378, the extra lug may be needed. It is a nice custom shop Bee, Fotis. You don't see too many in mesquite.
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Fotis it's a very attractive rifle with nice wood but I just cannot personally warm up to the carvings. That's just my personal preference just like you may your lady folk to have a bit more junk in the trunk than I do, but to each his own. I say if you really like it you should get it!
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Oh it is VERY dear Vince. Talked to the guy who took it as consignment. He stated that unfortunately the seller took some advice from "experts" and set reserve at $4k! I told him 2.5K max and not from me!
