I don't know how old you are but Weatherby was founded in 1945 and was way ahead of his time for back then. From the 9 locking lugs on his bolts to higher velocities for any given calibers he was ahead of all of the common and former military calibers. When I started hunting in 1970 at the age of 12, it was very prestigious for my dad's buddies and many others to hunt with a Weatherby rifle. My dad had a Browning grade 2 BAR that he was proud of and he and his friends hunted all over Wisconsin and even took periodic excursions out west to hunt with their polished blue, shiney wood stocked rifles. It's amusing how younger folks think that a hunting rifle has to have a stainless action and barrel with a synthetic stock to function in an inclement climate. They're shiney blued and wood rifles stayed looking that way as long as they cleaned and oiled them. I've never owned a Weatherby rifle nor have I had an interest in one but I won't deny that they were once rightfully considered a prestigious high quality rifle.
I don't know how old you are but Weatherby was founded in 1945 and was way ahead of his time for back then. From the 9 locking lugs on his bolts to higher velocities for any given calibers he was ahead of all of the common and former military calibers. When I started hunting in 1970 at the age of 12, it was very prestigious for my dad's buddies and many others to hunt with a Weatherby rifle. My dad had a Browning grade 2 BAR that he was proud of and he and his friends hunted all over Wisconsin and even took periodic excursions out west to hunt with their polished blue, shiney wood stocked rifles. It's amusing how younger folks think that a hunting rifle has to have a stainless action and barrel with a synthetic stock to function in an inclement climate. They're shiney blued and wood rifles stayed looking that way as long as they cleaned and oiled them. I've never owned a Weatherby rifle nor have I had an interest in one but I won't deny that they were once rightfully considered a prestigious high quality rifle.
Funny thing about people that others call insecure, they buy what they like and not because everyone else likes it. They also aren't afraid to wait until they can afford what they want rather than settle for what they can use. Not everyone buys a Rolex or a Corvette to impress the neighbors but rather because they wanted one for a long time and when they can afford it, they buy. I've owned a few Weatherby's but then again, I love polished blue and fancy wood. Nothing like a beautifully finished Sako Deluxe just like the royal blue on a Colt Python with a nice set of checkered wood grips. I think the style of the stock on the Weatherby rifles adds to the shooting ability and reduced "felt" recoil. Try shooting the same caliber from a Winchester model 70 and you would know what I mean. I currently own just 2 but still prize my 270 Wby Mag Euromark that I gave to one of my Nephews as an early inheritance. Gorgeous satin blue with just as beautiful satin piece of wood. The 9 lugs do not detract from the rifle just like the 8 lugs on an AR 15 bolt don't detract from that firearm. they are there, deal with it. The rifles weren't made for sustained firing at a range. They were made to be sighted in and used as hunting rifles. Just so you can see that they weren't all as described by the people that like "utilitarian" firearms, here is the Euromark.
Got my Dad's vanguard VGX in 7mm a REM Mag that's was purchased in the mid 80's with a Redfield Illuminator sitting on top of it (talk about HEAVY)! Dad always talked about going "out west" to hunt with a buddy that lived out in Wyoming, but unfortunately never got a chance to make it! He was never one that felt the need to impress anyone, but did have good taste in guns IMHO! Brownings, Winchesters, Marlins, Colts and S&W's he loved 'em all and now I (and my son) am the recipient of said collection! Thanks Dad!
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308 Win
Mark 5 action, with 6 locking lugs.
http://www.snipercentral.com/weatherby-TRR-Threat-Response-Rifle/
These were made for a relative short time with the mark 5 receiver, before the receiver was changed to the Vanguard. I'm certain to lower the price.
The 2014 Sniper's Hide write up sums it up.
I like it, and it is accurate, easy to shoot well.
I had the barrel threaded for a suppressor.
I'll attempt to post some pictues.