Weatherby Alaskan rifle

[OU812]

Any one have shooting experience with this rifle/stock? The factory stock looks to be a Ramline and was wondering if the rifle will shoot well in such a stock?


Bill

 

[FOTIS]

Can not answer your question but look here


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gun-Libr ... 535088.uts

 

[PJGunner]

I don't have a Weatherby but I have 2 Ruger M77s in Ramline stocks. One is a .35 Whelen and the wood stock for the gun was just too pretty to take out and get all banged up. The other is a .375 taylor wildcat, the .338 Win. mag. neccked up to take .375 caliber bullets and will duplicate the .375 H&H in a 30-06 length action. It has held up just fine under the recoil of that rifle. The .35 Whelen does about 1.25" on average which is what it did with the wood stock and the .375 is a real sleeper averaging 1 inch with the 270 and 300 grain bullets. Recoil is a bit stout as the whole package only weighs 7.5 pounds. The Deceleator pad helps with the "ouch"factor.
Paul B.

 

[OU812]

Can not answer your question but look here


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gun-Libr ... 535088.uts

I seen that one. I just bought a 340 Weatherby Alaskan and while I'm certain I will change out the stock I was curious if anyone who owned one found that the rifle shot well with the factory stock.

 

[OU812]

I don't have a Weatherby but I have 2 Ruger M77s in Ramline stocks. One is a .35 Whelen and the wood stock for the gun was just too pretty to take out and get all banged up. The other is a .375 taylor wildcat, the .338 Win. mag. neccked up to take .375 caliber bullets and will duplicate the .375 H&H in a 30-06 length action. It has held up just fine under the recoil of that rifle. The .35 Whelen does about 1.25" on average which is what it did with the wood stock and the .375 is a real sleeper averaging 1 inch with the 270 and 300 grain bullets. Recoil is a bit stout as the whole package only weighs 7.5 pounds. The Deceleator pad helps with the "ouch"factor.
Paul B.

Paul thanks for the info. I pulled the stock yesterday and that was the first time I had ever looked at a Ramline stock from the inside. Not sure what to think about the 3 barrel contact points along the channel.


Bill

 

[Guy Miner]

Am NOT a fan of the Ramline stocks. Entirely too flexible for my taste - and yes I've seen some bad accuracy issues resulting entirely from the stocks.

Put the same rifle into a stock by HS Precision, problem solved.

Doesn't mean the rifle isn't good, but I don't like those flexy-flyer stocks at all.

FWIW, Guy

 

[Oldtrader3]

I have owned a Weatherby Alaskan. The first thing that I did was glass bed the action lug. The second thing that I did was to put in a new Timney trigger and adjust it to eliminate creep with the MIM's sear pin for the trigger. This got the rifle shooting fairly well. Everything was okay for about a year until the glass bedding tabs in the side of the stock fell off the inside walls of the stock. These tabs kept the action centered in the stock and when they broke off the stock, the action started floating in the stock and accuracy went south.

At this point, I bought a new Euromark stock on Ebay for about $140. This stock fit the number two contour barrel and the action geometry really well. I mounted this new stock on the action and it fit really well, much better than the Fibermark stock that was on the rifle. The rifle started shooting good groups again with the new stock Mounted on the action.

 

[truck driver]

The pressure points in the barrel channel is suppose to aid in accuracy of this stock. I had one on my 300Wby Vanguard and replaced it with a B&C Medalist. The Medalist has a full aluminum action block molded into the stock which helps increase accuracy and adds stability. It also helps to reduce felt recoil.
It is also advertised as a drop in with little or no bedding required. Mine fit like a glove with out having to bed. They usually go for around $240 and you still have a synthetic stock for inclimate weather.

 

[OU812]

Thanks for the responses guys as they confirm my thoughts about this stock and will keep me from wasting powder. The B&C medalist is what I was looking at and will order.

 

[FOTIS]

Smart move!

 

[OU812]

Smart move!

I like to get my 1 good idea of the year out of the way early as I can. Now the pressure is off for me to come up with a good idea and I can coast from here.

 

[Oldtrader3]

you are not giving yourself enough credit. If you need any more info on the .340 Bee Alaskan, there are several here who have owned them, just ask.

 

[JD338]

Bill

Sounds like a solid choice for a stock.

JD338

 

[OU812]

you are not giving yourself enough credit. If you need any more info on the .340 Bee Alaskan, there are several here who have owned them, just ask.

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, I was just kidding. I tell the wife I'm only good for 1 great idea a year. It's not true but she buys it and takes pity on me when it comes to the honey do list.

 

[OU812]

If you need any more info on the .340 Bee Alaskan, there are several here who have owned them, just ask.

Do tell, I'm all ears.

 

[Dr. Vette]

I have owned a Weatherby Alaskan. The first thing that I did was glass bed the action lug. The second thing that I did was to put in a new Timney trigger and adjust it to eliminate creep with the MIM's sear pin for the trigger. This got the rifle shooting fairly well. Everything was okay for about a year until the glass bedding tabs in the side of the stock fell off the inside walls of the stock. These tabs kept the action centered in the stock and when they broke off the stock, the action started floating in the stock and accuracy went south.

At this point, I bought a new Euromark stock on Ebay for about $140. This stock fit the number two contour barrel and the action geometry really well. I mounted this new stock on the action and it fit really well, much better than the Fibermark stock that was on the rifle. The rifle started shooting good groups again with the new stock Mounted on the action.

This is the background story to the post I gave you on the Weatherby forum, as I now own Charlie's 340. Check out Red Hawk rifles for a B&C, but also call Weatherby. Dan Weatherby said on the Weatherby Nation (though I don't go there any more) that their prices are competitive on these items.

I mention this because the one I purchased about 18 mos ago from Red Hawk fit horribly but there wasn't enough time to send it back and wait for another. Weatherby double checks them for fit, thus the reason I mentioned them as a source.

 

[OU812]

I have owned a Weatherby Alaskan. The first thing that I did was glass bed the action lug. The second thing that I did was to put in a new Timney trigger and adjust it to eliminate creep with the MIM's sear pin for the trigger. This got the rifle shooting fairly well. Everything was okay for about a year until the glass bedding tabs in the side of the stock fell off the inside walls of the stock. These tabs kept the action centered in the stock and when they broke off the stock, the action started floating in the stock and accuracy went south.

At this point, I bought a new Euromark stock on Ebay for about $140. This stock fit the number two contour barrel and the action geometry really well. I mounted this new stock on the action and it fit really well, much better than the Fibermark stock that was on the rifle. The rifle started shooting good groups again with the new stock Mounted on the action.

This is the background story to the post I gave you on the Weatherby forum, as I now own Charlie's 340. Check out Red Hawk rifles for a B&C, but also call Weatherby. Dan Weatherby said on the Weatherby Nation (though I don't go there any more) that their prices are competitive on these items.

I mention this because the one I purchased about 18 mos ago from Red Hawk fit horribly but there wasn't enough time to send it back and wait for another. Weatherby double checks them for fit, thus the reason I mentioned them as a source.

Good info to know as I will be ordering a stock very soon. Is the Weatherby stock from Weatherby a B&C also?

 

[truck driver]

I have owned a Weatherby Alaskan. The first thing that I did was glass bed the action lug. The second thing that I did was to put in a new Timney trigger and adjust it to eliminate creep with the MIM's sear pin for the trigger. This got the rifle shooting fairly well. Everything was okay for about a year until the glass bedding tabs in the side of the stock fell off the inside walls of the stock. These tabs kept the action centered in the stock and when they broke off the stock, the action started floating in the stock and accuracy went south.

At this point, I bought a new Euromark stock on Ebay for about $140. This stock fit the number two contour barrel and the action geometry really well. I mounted this new stock on the action and it fit really well, much better than the Fibermark stock that was on the rifle. The rifle started shooting good groups again with the new stock Mounted on the action.

This is the background story to the post I gave you on the Weatherby forum, as I now own Charlie's 340. Check out Red Hawk rifles for a B&C, but also call Weatherby. Dan Weatherby said on the Weatherby Nation (though I don't go there any more) that their prices are competitive on these items.

I mention this because the one I purchased about 18 mos ago from Red Hawk fit horribly but there wasn't enough time to send it back and wait for another. Weatherby double checks them for fit, thus the reason I mentioned them as a source.

Good info to know as I will be ordering a stock very soon. Is the Weatherby stock from Weatherby a B&C also?

I got mine from Shooters Discount in Mississippi. The last I read on the Nation The B&C stock used on the Accu Marks were pillar beded.
TD

 

[Greg Nolan]

I bought a 340 Alaskan and a changed to a weatherby sporter wooden stock and it took a few simple modifications and some JB Quick because of screw locations. I bedded the recoil lug only and it shoots way better, the stock is lighter and it feels a lot better.View attachment 340 Wby 045.JPG. Just one option.

 

[OU812]

I bought a 340 Alaskan and a changed to a weatherby sporter wooden stock and it took a few simple modifications and some JB Quick because of screw locations. I bedded the recoil lug only and it shoots way better, the stock is lighter and it feels a lot better.. Just one option.

Nice looking rifle Greg.