Life with a Mark V.

[std7mag]

As i've posted already, i bought a NEW (gasp!!!) Weatherby Mark V Weathermark LT.

Set up thus far has included an EGW one piece 20MOA base.
Vortex Viper low rings.
Burris Fullfield E1 scope with MOA reticle.

Mounted the base with a couple drops of the green Loctite usually used for bearing races under it. (Ensures no air gap)
Screws tightened to 20inlb with the Purple 222 Loctite.
Scope leveled & rings tightened to 18inlb with purple loctite.

Then i noticed it....

The lack of gap between the scope objective bell & the base.
Note, the 9 lug actions are LOOONG!
Along with any coresponding one piece bases!

Moved the scope about 1/8 inch forward. All i could get without interference to the magnification ring.

Loaded up some old (some have green corrosion) Hornady 162gr Competition bullets a friend gave me as they no longer shoot 7mm.
For powder, i used a middle charge of RL19.
This combo was used just for barrel break in.

Zeroed scope with first 3 single rounds between cleanings.
Decided for first group of 3 to try with just the thread protector.
OUCH!!
This baby's got some recoil!
But 3 rounds touching.
Screwed my $1,800 muzzle brake back on (the gun comes free with the purchase of the brake).
Next 3 rounds touching again. No POI change.

Got some medium Vortex Precission rings. Will mount today.
Next shooting, hopefully Sunday, will be ladder testing the 175gr ABLR over RL26.
Still haven't gotten the RL33 to try.

 

[nhenry]

As i've posted already, i bought a NEW (gasp!!!) Weatherby Mark V Weathermark LT.

Set up thus far has included an EGW one piece 20MOA base.
Vortex Viper low rings.
Burris Fullfield E1 scope with MOA reticle.

Mounted the base with a couple drops of the green Loctite usually used for bearing races under it. (Ensures no air gap)
Screws tightened to 20inlb with the Purple 222 Loctite.
Scope leveled & rings tightened to 18inlb with purple loctite.

Then i noticed it....

The lack of gap between the scope objective bell & the base.
Note, the 9 lug actions are LOOONG!
Along with any coresponding one piece bases!

Moved the scope about 1/8 inch forward. All i could get without interference to the magnification ring.

Loaded up some old (some have green corrosion) Hornady 162gr Competition bullets a friend gave me as they no longer shoot 7mm.
For powder, i used a middle charge of RL19.
This combo was used just for barrel break in.

Zeroed scope with first 3 single rounds between cleanings.
Decided for first group of 3 to try with just the thread protector.
OUCH!!
This baby's got some recoil!
But 3 rounds touching.
Screwed my $1,800 muzzle brake back on (the gun comes free with the purchase of the brake).
Next 3 rounds touching again. No POI change.

Got some medium Vortex Precission rings. Will mount today.
Next shooting, hopefully Sunday, will be ladder testing the 175gr ABLR over RL26.
Still haven't gotten the RL33 to try.

I demand pictures of this beaute.

Glad you got a good one

 

[p_ham]

I demand pictures of this beaute.

Glad you got a good one

Seconded.

 

[std7mag]

I demand pictures of this beaute.

Glad you got a good one

Seconded.

They are in the "It followed me home. Can i keep it?" thread.

 

[p_ham]

They are in the "It followed me home. Can i keep it?" thread.

No!! New photos!!!

 

[std7mag]

No!! New photos!!!

It'll do that tomorrow!

 

[std7mag]

One thing i did notice.

The bolt throw & opening in the action are short.
Put a bullet in a fired case to find distance to the lands with a 175gr ABLR.
Had to remove the bolt to get the round out & measure it.

For anyone not familiar with the Mark V, there is no separate lever to remove/install the bolt.
Move bolt to the rear, pull the trigger & remove the bolt.

So i found COAL to the lands at 3.630".
But i can't get the round out without removing the bolt.
And the thought of having to pull the trigger with a live round attached to the bolt, well lets just say it ain't gonna happen!

COAL to be able to remove a live round is 3.360"..
So a goodly amount of jump.
And a goodly amount of bullet into the case.

 

[bogey]

Glad to hear that it is coming together for you. I now need to steer clear of the gun store.

 

[Nick87]

Always wanted a mark v...

 

[p_ham]

One thing i did notice.

The bolt throw & opening in the action are short.
Put a bullet in a fired case to find distance to the lands with a 175gr ABLR.
Had to remove the bolt to get the round out & measure it.

For anyone not familiar with the Mark V, there is no separate lever to remove/install the bolt.
Move bolt to the rear, pull the trigger & remove the bolt.

So i found COAL to the lands at 3.630".
But i can't get the round out without removing the bolt.
And the thought of having to pull the trigger with a live round attached to the bolt, well lets just say it ain't gonna happen!

COAL to be able to remove a live round is 3.360"..
So a goodly amount of jump.
And a goodly amount of bullet into the case.

Weatherbys have super long throats. I suspect to keep pressures manageable.

 

[nhenry]

Weatherbys have super long throats. I suspect to keep pressures manageable.

Correct, and to keep them from burning barrels as quickly. Though the 7 wby doesn’t even really need it

 

[old roper 42]

One thing i did notice.

The bolt throw & opening in the action are short.
Put a bullet in a fired case to find distance to the lands with a 175gr ABLR.
Had to remove the bolt to get the round out & measure it.

For anyone not familiar with the Mark V, there is no separate lever to remove/install the bolt.
Move bolt to the rear, pull the trigger & remove the bolt.

So i found COAL to the lands at 3.630".
But i can't get the round out without removing the bolt.
And the thought of having to pull the trigger with a live round attached to the bolt, well lets just say it ain't gonna happen!

COAL to be able to remove a live round is 3.360"..
So a goodly amount of jump.
And a goodly amount of bullet into the case.

Wby have long free bore.

What is the throat length (free bore) on your Weatherby rifles chambered for Weatherby magnum calibers?

What is the throat length (free bore) on your Weatherby rifles chambered for Weatherby magnum calibers?

faq.weatherby.com

 

[std7mag]

Wby have long free bore.

What is the throat length (free bore) on your Weatherby rifles chambered for Weatherby magnum calibers?

What is the throat length (free bore) on your Weatherby rifles chambered for Weatherby magnum calibers?

faq.weatherby.com

Yes, i did know the Weatherby magnums did have a long freebore.
Was just surprised that the ejection port is so short.

 

[p_ham]

Yes, i did know the Weatherby magnums did have a long freebore.
Was just surprised that the ejection port is so short.

If you were a real man you'd dremel it open....

 

[noharleyyet]

 

[old roper 42]

Yes, i did know the Weatherby magnums did have a long freebore.
Was just surprised that the ejection port is so short.

I used to own 30-378 Wby and max OACL was 3.648". I'm sure that was build to handle max OACL 3.360". One of guy at gun club has one and his really shoot good and I think he's just loading spec. I shoot 270Wby and it build 700 action. Well good luck

 

[std7mag]

Glad to hear that it is coming together for you. I now need to steer clear of the gun store.

Yeah, me too!!

 

[std7mag]

Ok, the Mark V, and a bonus rifle, if it uploads.
For @p_ham & @noharleyyet.

My Ruger 77 MKII in 25-06.

I forgot my rear bag at home.

 

[p_ham]

Ok, the Mark V, and a bonus rifle, if it uploads.
For @p_ham & @noharleyyet.

My Ruger 77 MKII in 25-06.

I forgot my rear bag at home.

Ooh yeah that's the stuff!

I've used my range bag for a shooting rest a whole bunch of times.

How does that Ruger shoot?
why does bold letters keep turning itself on?

 

[Jbotto]

Ok, the Mark V, and a bonus rifle, if it uploads.
For @p_ham & @noharleyyet.

My Ruger 77 MKII in 25-06.

I forgot my rear bag at home.

Jealous of both these rifles!