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Agreed.
Weatherby's New Cartridge....
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Waiting for a call back from my contact in Sheridan. My only decision is going with the MKV 6 lug OR the 307 WBY.
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Trying to decide. see above
BiggerHammer
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The 25 RPM. Is going to eat all the 6.5 PRC’s lunches.
The H2O case capacity is very similar to my 257 WSM (74.6) but I definitely don't have the advantage of a faster twist and higher BCs. I don't know that I truly need those to hunt but it's fun to consider.
https://weatherby.com/25-weatherby-rpm/#compare-1
https://weatherby.com/25-weatherby-rpm/#compare-1
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Fotis,
Since you have every caliber, each in a different Mark V variant, maybe now is the opportunity to try a 307. I looked at a few of them when we were in Sheridan in 2024 and they sure were nice!
JD338
Since you have every caliber, each in a different Mark V variant, maybe now is the opportunity to try a 307. I looked at a few of them when we were in Sheridan in 2024 and they sure were nice!
JD338
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Just trying to help ya out buddy.See, it's comments like these that may save me $1000. LOL
JD338
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Appreciate it...... LOL
If I could get it like your limited........
If I could get it like your limited........
RL338
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If I would chose to step into a 25 RPM , I would go the 307 Builder action or find a Mark V donor and save some money.See, it's comments like these that may save me $1000. LOL
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Ralt71
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I did not participate because I already knew what it was haha. I got wind of it coming in a 307 which put my current purchase on pause. I was looking at 7mm Backcountry in a Weatherby Alpine CT. I'm now considering the same rifle but in this 25 RPM. I heard 3500fps.. I wonder what barrel life it will have and will it's better purpose be more for target or hunting?
gerry
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The 25 RPM would be a sweet round that's for sure. Good of you to keep it quiet, I'm sure Weatherby appreciates that.
remingtonman_25_06
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With those kind of speeds, it's geared more towards hunting than target shooting. If you want targets, just get the Creedmoor. Has the advantage of premium brass also.
Not a bad cartridge really. I like the sounds of it! They seem pretty conservative on the 133 Berger at 3K. Handloaders should be able to get it up to 31-3200fps I would imagine. I would still prefer to build one rather than buy one from Weatherby. They are pretty proud of their stuff. Just some things I would prefer like a heavier 26"-28" tube and an overall heavier rifle. I also am curious to see if they put all that crazy freebore into them like the typical WBY calibers. Not a fan of it.
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I'm a little surprised that they would focus on the lighter bullets, and not make any 120-130 gr class projectiles to take advantage of the 1:7.5 twist barrel potential...interesting.
I would of also anticipated a 121-123 gr LRX vs a 115 gr.
But then again, I am not the ballistician that they (Weatherby, or Barnes) would have on staff...
Perhaps Nosler will make a AB or LRAB in the 120 gr weight range!?!?
I would of also anticipated a 121-123 gr LRX vs a 115 gr.
But then again, I am not the ballistician that they (Weatherby, or Barnes) would have on staff...
Perhaps Nosler will make a AB or LRAB in the 120 gr weight range!?!?
gerry
Ammo Smith
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Both mono bullets are extremely sleek so can't be much heavier for each bullet design.I'm a little surprised that they would focus on the lighter bullets, and not make any 120-130 gr class projectiles to take advantage of the 1:7.5 twist barrel potential...interesting.
I would of also anticipated a 121-123 gr LRX vs a 115 gr.
But then again, I am not the ballistician that they (Weatherby, or Barnes) would have on staff...
Perhaps Nosler will make a AB or LRAB in the 120 gr weight range!?!?
Blkram
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Yet they have heavier Hammers in 25 cal already, but aren't using them???
gerry
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This is their brand new design the HBC. Yes they offer heavier options in their other tipped bullets but these new ones are very sleek even compared to those.
