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Weatherby Mark V - Weathermark LT - 257 WBY
Weatherby Mark V - Weathermark LT - 257 WBY
 
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Tech Specs at a Glance:

Caliber: 257 Weatherby
Trigger: Triggermark Adjustable
Stock: Fiberglass
Barrel Length: 26.0"
Twist Rate: 1:8"
Total Length: 46.625"
Weight: 5.9 lbs.

Refer to the "Technical Info" tab below for additional specifications.
Price: $2,499.00
Special Instructions: Valid PAL Required
Firearm Classification: Non-Restricted

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Weatherby Mark V - Weathermark LT - 257 WBY:

Weighing a mere 5.9 pounds (6-lug Action), SUB-MOA accuracy, and durable performance finish, this rifle is home in any backcountry situation. The #2 contour fluted barrel cuts precious pounds for backpack trips. The hand-laid fiberglass Monte Carlo stock with aluminum bedding blocks gives this rifle a strong foundation to make the cross-canyon shots when the opportunity presents itself. The spiral fluted bolt body aides in the reduction of weight, and the Cerakote finish on all metalwork guarantees a life of rugged dependability.




Guaranteed Sub-MoA Accuracy
All Mark V rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition.

Triggertech Trigger
TriggerTechs trigger provides true zero-creep break, extremely short over-travel, and is externally adjustable. Precision cut stainless steel components ensure consistent trigger pulls from shot to shot in a safe, reliable, and corrosion resistant package.

Accubrake ST
By adding an Accubrake you will significantly reduce felt recoil up to 53 percent

54 Degree Bolt
The shortest in the industry (as compared to typical 90 bolt throw). Allows for faster chambering on follow-up shots and greater bolt-to-scope clearance.

Cerakote Finish
Cerakote is the industry leading thin film ceramic coating. The Cerakote unique formula enhances physical properties including wear, corrosion, and chemical resistance while improving impact strengths, and hardness.


Technical System:

  • Fluted Barrel / Brake / Receiver / Trigger Guard - FDE Cerakote
  • Bolt / Bolt Knob / Safety - Graphite Black Cerakote
  • Green Hand-Laid stock with FDE speck accents.
  • Raised comb Monte Carlo fiberglass stock

257 Weatherby Magnum:

The .257 Weatherby Magnum is a .257 caliber (6.35 mm) belted bottlenecked cartridge. It is one of the original standard length magnums developed by shortening the .375 H&H Magnum case to approx. 2.5 in (64 mm). Of the cartridges developed by Roy Weatherby, the .257 Weatherby Magnum was known to have been his favorite, and the cartridge currently ranks third in Weatherby cartridge sales, after the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum and the .300 Weatherby Magnum.


Suggested Use:

  • Deer
  • Black Bear
  • Sheep / Goat
  • Moose
  • Elk

Performance:

The .257 Weatherby is known for its long range performance and is considered an accurate flat shooting cartridge. Initially due to the cartridges high velocity the cartridge exhibits less bullet drop than most other cartridges. However, due to lower ballistic coefficients of these bullets, velocity (and therefore energy) is shed more quickly.

Weatherby's B25780TTSX, B257100TSX and the N257115BST ammunition have point blank ranges of 369 yd. (337 m), 350 yd. (320 m) and 323 yd. (295 m) respectively. Thus no hold over is necessary when shooting at game at these ranges given that the rifles is zeroed correctly to accomplish this task.

The .257 Weatherby offers a 300-400 ft./s (91-122 m/s) over the 25-06 Remington cartridge which translates to around 600 ft. lbs. (810 J) greater energy than the latter cartridge.