Really nice, concise, thorough review. Actually, one of the best I've seen. You get right to the point without blathering on before getting to the point. Thank you, I'm a new fan!
Weatherby is producing five star weaponry. Absolutely excellent. I am a huge fan of light rifles. My 33806 Ackley improved weighs 6.7 pounds with scope ready to go.
I’m glad you like your backcountry, my experience in 308 is a cold bore one-shot wonder… it’s an awesome sub MOA group with 10 minutes between each shot… I am hard pressed to hit 3 balloons at 100 yards in a fast string
@@TheCommonPatriot would you consider this a 700 yard rifle? I keep going back and fourth between this and the browning pro model I just can’t decide, both get mixed reviews both I really like.
@@TheCommonPatriot thanks for the reply. I’m an advocate of practicing twice the distance I would take a shot on a game animal is the only reason I’m asking.
I have that same rifle except I have a Leupold 4.5 x 14 44MM. At 15.9 oz. the scope goes well with the rifle. Will be great hunting elk in Montana next hunting season.
Hi, good review. I'm interested in this gun in a different cartridge. One thing I would like to add is that the safety has the premium feature of locking the bolt while engaged. My Sakos, CZ, and a newer Savage have this. I will never own another gun that doesn't lock the bolt. I have had other makes were even when walking to my blind on the road I would look down and the action would be open. When stalking I would look down and the action would be open, filled with trash, and the round had fallen out. Even better is a three position safety were you can cycle the bolt while on safe. Some people pan that as they say that they get confused that there is one more step/position ( unable to walk and chew gum???). That said I CAN see myself doing that when the shot of a lifetime presents..so maybe two position is better.
Awesome video! How do you like the 24" barrel with the brake on? Does it balance the rifle good or feel too long? Looking at this rifle in either the 280ai or .308.
Cool review. Just subscribed. I’ve been very interested in this gun. What did you notice about the thinner barrel heating, did it affect the accuracy much? Thanks, any response appreciated.
@@TheCommonPatriot thanks for your answer! The only reason I ask is there are some people that have said it opens up after 1-2 shots. I usually shoot three shot groups and then let her cool. Three shot groups were just fine for you?
@@TheCommonPatriot I don’t like the looks of that. I would most likely just buy a rifle from the Custom shop. My Brother hunts with both Vanguard and Mark V rifles and they are nice guns
The 280 is a 30-06 round necked down to a 7mm bullet. The 280AI was created by Parker Ackley as a way to squeeze some extra velocity out of the 280 case by moving the shoulder up a bit, straightening the case walls, and increasing the shoulder angle to 40 degrees!
Beautiful Weatherby.....chambered in 7mm mag weenie. Why do people buy 4 cylinder Mustangs and Ackley Imp cartridges. For the love of God, its a Weatherby, get one chambered in an adult caliber.
@@TheCommonPatriot I have a Zeiss scope that is the same weight and when I carry a gun in the Bush all day I notice the weight, that's why I have a lot of 1in. Leopold scopes
Really nice, concise, thorough review. Actually, one of the best I've seen. You get right to the point without blathering on before getting to the point. Thank you, I'm a new fan!
Weatherby is producing five star weaponry. Absolutely excellent. I am a huge fan of light rifles. My 33806 Ackley improved weighs 6.7 pounds with scope ready to go.
Great work on Weatherby Mark 5 Back Country 280 Ackley improved. Thank you!
Great review. Thank you for putting in the time. Tired of lugging my Accumark. Looks like my next upgrade. Thanks again!
I’m glad you like your backcountry, my experience in 308 is a cold bore one-shot wonder… it’s an awesome sub MOA group with 10 minutes between each shot… I am hard pressed to hit 3 balloons at 100 yards in a fast string
Gee, I think the action alone on my sporterized 1903A3 is 4lbs 9oz's.
Seems like a top notch rifle. Thought they'd put a 1/8.5 or 1/8 twist in that.
The boys and I all agreed that you split the card on the second shot!! Stay warm and God Bless!!
Excellent review brother! Would love to see a 500 yard group and your take on the difficulty level with this rifle being so light.
@@TheCommonPatriot would you consider this a 700 yard rifle? I keep going back and fourth between this and the browning pro model I just can’t decide, both get mixed reviews both I really like.
@@TheCommonPatriot thanks for the reply. I’m an advocate of practicing twice the distance I would take a shot on a game animal is the only reason I’m asking.
Great review! This just solidified my choice as this will be my next purchase!
I have that same rifle except I have a Leupold 4.5 x 14 44MM. At 15.9 oz. the scope goes well with the rifle. Will be great hunting elk in Montana next hunting season.
Along those lines, I think the vx3i 3.5-10 Leupold would be a much better match for such a feather weight rifle as this one.
Thank you, for the info.
Well done. Appreciate the attitude, approach & atmosphere. Subscribed!
The TI definitely shoots better than the carbon. Good information.
Also I believe the carbon is more expensive.
12 shots
Hi, good review. I'm interested in this gun in a different cartridge. One thing I would like to add is that the safety has the premium feature of locking the bolt while engaged. My Sakos, CZ, and a newer Savage have this. I will never own another gun that doesn't lock the bolt. I have had other makes were even when walking to my blind on the road I would look down and the action would be open. When stalking I would look down and the action would be open, filled with trash, and the round had fallen out. Even better is a three position safety were you can cycle the bolt while on safe. Some people pan that as they say that they get confused that there is one more step/position ( unable to walk and chew gum???). That said I CAN see myself doing that when the shot of a lifetime presents..so maybe two position is better.
I thought the Mark Vs had a bolt lock. The Vanguards do. I much prefer a Tikka.
Hope you get to shoot a Springfield Waypoint 2020 in 6.5 PRC.
good review
Incredible informations !! I like your videos. What do you think about the 6.5 creedmore? Will be lesser recoil?
I have the same rifle curious to see if you have any issues with the shells feeding
Bought mine in 300 weatherby mag and got a 5-25 nf atacr for it
@@TheCommonPatriot love it. Just haven’t gotten the scope in yet and haven’t had a chance to shoot it. Can’t find ammo unfortunately
Hey buddy. Great vid. What scope rings do you have? I just got the same gun and looking for rings
Awesome video! How do you like the 24" barrel with the brake on? Does it balance the rifle good or feel too long? Looking at this rifle in either the 280ai or .308.
@@TheCommonPatriot awesome, thanks!
Cool review. Just subscribed. I’ve been very interested in this gun. What did you notice about the thinner barrel heating, did it affect the accuracy much? Thanks, any response appreciated.
@@TheCommonPatriot thanks for your answer! The only reason I ask is there are some people that have said it opens up after 1-2 shots. I usually shoot three shot groups and then let her cool. Three shot groups were just fine for you?
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Nice looking Rifle. But Me personally don’t like muzzle brakes too loud. TC
@@TheCommonPatriot
I don’t like the looks of that.
I would most likely just buy a rifle from the Custom shop.
My Brother hunts with both Vanguard and Mark V rifles and they are nice guns
5shots to split the card
How many other calibers is that rifle chambered in
@@TheCommonPatriot what's the difference between this and the 280 rem
A hunter's dozen.
Longest shots with the 257 weatherby on different game.
never heard of that caliber... I'm a .308 kind of guy
The 280 is a 30-06 round necked down to a 7mm bullet. The 280AI was created by Parker Ackley as a way to squeeze some extra velocity out of the 280 case by moving the shoulder up a bit, straightening the case walls, and increasing the shoulder angle to 40 degrees!
caught in #3
I guessed 4 bags
Beautiful Weatherby.....chambered in 7mm mag weenie. Why do people buy 4 cylinder Mustangs and Ackley Imp cartridges. For the love of God, its a Weatherby, get one chambered in an adult caliber.
Too bad it doesn't have the Monty Carlo stock.
@@TheCommonPatriot Great video, beautiful rifle
I wouldn't put such a heavy scope on a light rifle
@@TheCommonPatriot I have a Zeiss scope that is the same weight and when I carry a gun in the Bush all day I notice the weight, that's why I have a lot of 1in. Leopold scopes
@@barrymantei7795 you should check out the SWFA Ultralight scope if you want to go really lightweight.
I agree. It would be like putting a red dot on a 50 BMG.
Buy an American made scope, say a Leupold, let the Chinese made scope stay in China…….
What kind of hearing protection are you using? Thanks for the video.