Hats Off To: Roy E. Weatherby
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Hats Off To: Roy E. Weatherby
From humble beginnings as a Kansas farm boy, Roy E. Weatherby grew to become founder of Weatherby, Inc. and one of the most recognized and influential figures in the firearms industry. From his home base in South Gate, CA, he championed the benefits of ultra high velocity by creating proprietary Weatherby Magnum cartridges. He also developed the legendary Mark V® rifle action. It has been said that no man influenced the world of big game hunting more than Roy Weatherby. Even John Wayne, world-famous cultural icon, was a Weatherby fan. Behind the scenes, Weatherby was also recognized for his efforts on behalf of wildlife conservation, hunter education and safety. Throughout his life, he spent countless hours volunteering his time and services, promoting the benefits of ethical sport hunting.
Note: “The .257 Weatherby Magnum was known to have been his favorite cartridge.”
Note: “The .257 Weatherby Magnum was known to have been his favorite cartridge.”
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Re: Hats Off To: Roy E. Weatherby
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Indeed! He created something that didn't exist. Little 257 Weatherby story - a friend and his wife went on a caribou hunt he needed four shots with his 257 W - she dropped hers with a single shot with her 250 Savage Rem Model 7.
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I'm a fan of both of these cartridges. The Weatherby is a real screamer and the 250 is so efficient and can do so much for it's size.Old Savage wrote:Indeed! He created something that didn't exist. Little 257 Weatherby story - a friend and his wife went on a caribou hunt he needed four shots with his 257 W - she dropped hers with a single shot with her 250 Savage Rem Model 7.
Old Savage, can you explain why the 250 Savage beat the 257 Weatherby in your story? My guess would be shot placement and/or bullet difference.
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I'm with you!
Back in the 80s I sent various "gun people" a gun lover poster and a couple of booklets I'd made-up. To my great surprise I got a phone response from Roy Weatherby thanking me for these things. Very pleasant person to talk to.
I had a German made MK V in 257 Weatherby. This one did not have the high gloss but did have the typical MK stock. Hind sight but I really should still have it. I don't know of any other cartridge that has a better reputation of instant kills than this one. Medium sized big game, of course. I wish all the bolt gun manufacturers made their bolt handles big like on the MK V. Of course the short bolt throw is great, too.
Don
Back in the 80s I sent various "gun people" a gun lover poster and a couple of booklets I'd made-up. To my great surprise I got a phone response from Roy Weatherby thanking me for these things. Very pleasant person to talk to.
I had a German made MK V in 257 Weatherby. This one did not have the high gloss but did have the typical MK stock. Hind sight but I really should still have it. I don't know of any other cartridge that has a better reputation of instant kills than this one. Medium sized big game, of course. I wish all the bolt gun manufacturers made their bolt handles big like on the MK V. Of course the short bolt throw is great, too.
Don
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I agree OS,Old Savage wrote:Indeed! He created something that didn't exist. Little 257 Weatherby story - a friend and his wife went on a caribou hunt he needed four shots with his 257 W - she dropped hers with a single shot with her 250 Savage Rem Model 7.
IT don't get much better than a 99 in 250-3000 savage.
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An interesting fellow I am sure but,,,, I do struggle with the magnumitis and the illusion it creates.
I am intrigued by his case design.
Nath.
I am intrigued by his case design.
Nath.
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Nath I really think the last name had something to do with it.Nath wrote:An interesting fellow I am sure but,,,, I do struggle with the magnumitis and the illusion it creates.
I am intrigued by his case design.
Nath.
There's just something very cool about The name Weatherby.
Also his timing was spot on right for those magnum rounds he developed.
Re: Hats Off To: Roy E. Weatherby
Well, he WAS a businessman! But that said, there's not much bad I can think to say about accurate, flat shooting rifles. Especially when you have the choice of so many chamberings such that there's no need to have more gun than is necessary.Nath wrote:An interesting fellow I am sure but,,,, I do struggle with the magnumitis and the illusion it creates. I am intrigued by his case design. Nath.
I really like the Mark V. Not so much the traditional glossy stock, but the action itself very much so.
Best,
Oly
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The first bull I ever shot clean through was with a .300 WBY and a Nosler Partition. A few years later I shot this bull at a little over 100 yards. Took out the 9th rib on his left side (quartering to me) and found the bullet next to his right femur. That's a lot of penetration!
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Re: Hats Off To: Roy E. Weatherby
Regarding rifles, when I ain't shooting Marlins or Winchesters I'm shooting Weatherbys. I don't own a 257 WM yet, but in coues deer country, I can't think of anything better.