Tell Me About the 300 WBY

[Quintus]

How's the stock brake on the Weathermark LT?

The stock Weatherby brake is pretty effective. It is a radial and so will blow any loose debris all over the place if you shoot it prone, but it is very effective at softening the blow and keeping you in a reasonable position to get your site picture back quickly.

 

[jaw719]

^This!^

absolutely, I've got a year to get back in shape.

 

[Ricky C]

Hey jaw719, I have a Wby 300 in a Rem 700 and after 30 years of shooting it, I finally had a brake put on it. I put an APA 4 port answer brake on it, I have the first 4 UDP ports closest to the barrel opened. I just shot it that way the first time last week. I saw the dirt kick up behind the target when I shot. I also have a 6.5x300 Wby in the Mk V ULW, it has the radial Wby brake. It's an ok brake but you will not stay on target with that brake. There is recoil reduction for sure with the radial brake. I have shot the 6.5 without hearing protection on my caribou hunt this year, it was running and I didn't take the time to put them in. I don't think I'd want to do that with the 300. I'd take the 300, especially if you shoot it well and have total confidence in it. When it's been a serious hunt and stuff needs to die, my 300 is what goes. Good luck!

 

[FEENIX]

absolutely, I've got a year to get back in shape.

That's the spirit. I have seen way too many guys struggle on their way to the designated hunt.

Where in Montana you are heading?

 

[Draftmule]

I have owned a few 300 Bees. Hang on to that Japan built Mark V. Lots of great suggestions here. Your outfitter knows best. It is a catch 22 in that kind of terrain but if you take a cross canyon shot 8.5 pounds or more helps. Pack it and have fun!

 

[jaw719]

That's the spirit. I have seen way too many guys struggle on their way to the designated hunt.

Where in Montana you are heading?

Not 100% sure, I'll know it will be in the eastern part. We go near Glacier every year for cutties so I'm heading to the other side for elk.

 

[1894C]

Last time I told somebody they best hump it up some hills in their full hunting gear rifle and all then pull their bipod down and try to get steady on something at 600 yards, I got flamed for calling people out of shape.

I stand by my comment. If you can't climb some serious terrain then immediately fire off an accurate shot at whatever distance you decide is your limit, then you need more time in the gym. The problem is really light rifles is yeah you may get up to the mountain can you shoot that ultralight? There's two parts to this. Getting there is useless if you can't shoot the rifle half out of breath and make accurate shots

 

[jaw719]

Last time I told somebody they best hump it up some hills in their full hunting gear rifle and all then pull their bipod down and try to get steady on something at 600 yards, I got flamed for calling people out of shape.

I stand by my comment. If you can't climb some serious terrain then immediately fire off an accurate shot at whatever distance you decide is your limit, then you need more time in the gym. The problem is really light rifles is yeah you may get up to the mountain can you shoot that ultralight? There's two parts to this. Getting there is useless if you can't shoot the rifle half out of breath and make accurate shots

I agree with all this. I'm trying to find that sweetspot of rifle weight and it is different for every person. Heavy enough to reduce the recoil but not so heavy that it wears me out. the Mark V is 8.5 without the scope, sling, bipod, etc. I'm guessing with everything added it would be over 10 and that's pretty heavy for a backcountry gun. A Weathermark is 7.5 without add-ons so it would be closer to 9 which is more manageable and still heavy enough with a break to get the shot.

 

[Dosh]

jaw, I'm very close to my 71st birthday and I hunt elk almost every year with a 30/378 Wby. I'm so pumped to hunt I don't even notice the weight of my rifle. I'm 6'4" and every bit of 230#. If that 300 Wby is accurate, get in shape, make sure everything is in spec, take it and have a great hunt. Good luck

 

[johnish]

Man I wish I was joining you on that hunt. I have a 300 Wby in a remington sendero (and a 257 in a mark 5).
I carried it over all sorts of terrain in South West Scotland. Recoil is not really an issue but brakes / mods do help to stay on target for sure, so I have both. If I had a guide with me to watch the fall of shot i would dispense with the brake - trust me, shoot a 300 wby braked without hearing protection and you will be hearing that high pitched ring for days! If the shots could be long the extra weight pays its bill when it comes to taking the shot. I'd train to carry it. When you pull ehe trigger on a 300 Roy the stuff you point it at falls over quickly if you do your part. I'm 180 lbs by the way, as Ross said years ago, recoil is a state of mind and its actually easier for lighter guys to 'go with it'.

 

[Pauleye]

As I'm written this I'm getting ready to leave on my elk hunt in New Mexico. I have a 300 weatherby that is pretty easy to manage. It has a kick stop in the rifle stock and no break. It adds a little weight but easy to carry. 200 grain accubond does the trick. Good luck on your hunt

 

[CCAguns]

At 66 yo, I never notice 1 pound when carrying but would probably notice 1 pound lost when experiencing recoil (mostly at the range). If your 300 Wby is accurate, take it and have fun. It's an excellent cartridge for elk. I've always used the Weatherby Supreme ammo with 180 gr Nosler Partitions and never been disappointed!!!!

Good advice to start training now! Most wait too late.

 

[huntintoo]

My pic shows my Winchester Model 70 chambered in .300 WBY. 26 " Shillen Barrel, Timney trigger, shooting 168 grain Barnes TTSX thumped the Cow in that pic.
397 yards. For big bulls you may want to go with a bigger (Heavier) bullet. I just found mine really likes the 168's. 3300 fps. (Speed Kills) The muzzle break allows my kids to shoot it. Don't know what she weighs but because I trust her she goes with me on Elk hunts. And I wished I was back down to 230.

 

[5gauss]

I've only hunted deer on the east coast so I'm a newbie when it comes to magnums.

I've got a mid-90s Japanese Mark 5 in 300 WBY and I'm thinking about using it for an elk hunt in Montana next year. The guy I'll be using as a guide told me that the terrain is a little rough since I'm a nonresident and my general tag doesn't get the best draw I guess? So I'm worried about the weight being a little much at 8.5lbs and wondering if I should get a different gun in a different caliber, keep this one, or get a lighter Weatherby in 300 WBY.

great elk choice....ammo a bit costly...if hiking a lot..would go lighter