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Post by hacker54 on Sept 14, 2019 21:40:56 GMT -5
Gentlemen Weatherby has come out with a new cartridge. now looking at this cartridge you'll say no it's not as it doesn't look like a Weatherby cartridge. The trade mark look of a Weatherby cartridge is a belted magnum also the double radius shoulders. Well this one has neither that means no belt and regular type shoulder angle. Oh and it's rebated. Say hello to the 6.5 WBY RPM (Rebated Precision Magnum) You can read more on this at the following link. weatherby.com/ammunition/6-5-wby-rpm/?mc_cid=bf74621cc0&mc_eid=3ce06e4556 |
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Post by bob on Sept 14, 2019 23:06:26 GMT -5
Ha, that's Weatherby just try'n to catch my 6.5-270 Segall.  Thanks for the information Hacker. |
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Post by SnapShot on Sept 15, 2019 13:03:54 GMT -5
You're right Hacker . . . it sure doesn't look like a traditional Weatherby cartridge.
Their introduction video, at the link you sent, sounds like a some good ideas.
Back in my Wyoming, Pronghorn hunting days this would be one to try.
Back then I shot a 264 Winchester Magnum from a Winchester Model 70 using a Leopold 3X9 Scope.
I was younger then and didn't care about rifle weight.
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Post by poohzilla on Sept 15, 2019 16:45:17 GMT -5
Well, I always thought that if Weatherby came up with a .22 rimfire, they'd have a belt on it ! Of course, looking for the details. I'm wondering how this whole 6.5 influx is going to shake out. If I bought one, I'd have a boat load of brass to protect myself ! Good to hear from all of you, and keep 'em coming, Hacker !
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Post by gws on Sept 15, 2019 22:05:09 GMT -5
Anyone in the group ever owned a Weatherby? (Vanguard doesn't count) Me? Not a chance.....I love rifles but I'm not into expensive status symbols.....unless you count my 100 year old Model 94 Winchester 3030 a status symbol....and I guess it was when I was 15.  but it was special for another reason.....and it was my Grandfather's saddle gun. |
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Post by bob on Sept 15, 2019 22:59:58 GMT -5
I never really cared for them except for the .22 semi auto they had, but then I wasn't into semi autos at that time. They were/are pretty but so are the M70s.
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Post by SnapShot on Sept 16, 2019 9:24:39 GMT -5
Many years ago, I used to love to stop in the Weatherby Store on Firestone Blvd. in Southgate, California. I spent a lot of time looking at the trophy mounts from all over the world and all the "pretty" rifles but I never spent any money . . . couldn't afford anything they offered. If I ever had one I would worry about scratching it. They were really nice people and had really nice stuff but . . .
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Post by poohzilla on Sept 16, 2019 12:06:26 GMT -5
Kinda rich for the blood of a poor dumb kid from New Hamster ! Besides, long distance shots just don't happen a whole lot here. Greg's grandfather's 30-30 would be more at home here !
Adding a note here a couple of hours later... The November Shooting Times came in today, and as I flipped through it, there is an article about the latest Weatherby. As usual, Hacker is a step ahead !  |
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Post by gws on Sept 16, 2019 23:16:31 GMT -5
At the range I stood next a guy shooting a "little" 257 Weatherby Mag a couple of years ago. Loud? Was I glad I had plugs in! I didn't feel the kick of the stock....but I sure felt the air pressure blast to the side of but in close proximity to the barrel. Actually stung my face a little. If I hadn't felt it I wouldn't have believed it was possible. Not a fun & comfortable gun to shoot....not interested in the least. Maybe the new caliber represents something more fun to shoot.....if they also get real with the price tag is might be interesting. The same guy above got an elk with it a week after. He wounded it first, tracked it, and got charged.....he's lucky it didn't get him.  Maybe the bullet was too small. The case sure wasn't!
The 257 shoots an 80gr bullet 3850 fps. (for comparison to the new rifle) I have no idea what size bullet the above hunter shot the elk with.....I hope more that that! 
The new 6.5 ammo only comes with larger bullets....and no 80 grain.
6.5 WBY RPM - MUZZLE VELOCITY
BARNES 127 GR - 3225FPS
ACCUBOND 140 - 3075FPS
INTERLOCK 140 GR - 2975FPS
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Post by bob on Sept 17, 2019 19:35:59 GMT -5
GW, I would hope he used a 115 or 120 gr. bullet @ something like 3,200 fps. My .257 Rob'ts has approached Weatherby velocities with Hybrid 100V powder, I backed off aways.
My project rifle so far has 130 gr. Barnes heading toward the target at 2,900 fps and 140 g. Hornadys at the same speed these are only mid starting loads so will see how fast I can go,then back down looking for sub moa loads.
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Post by gws on Sept 17, 2019 21:29:36 GMT -5
Bob, I'm sure he did....his "mentor" owned the rifle, and he's an experienced usually successful hunter. But the .257 doesn't come in the heavier weights the new offering does......which makes me curious what Weatherby is aiming for. I wonder if the .257's "normal, intended use" was for less than the big animals.....where as maybe this new offering is more suited??? Relatively new to us in our country (at least in South Central/West Colorado....which I consider close enough to claim as stomping ground) is Moose. When I was a boy there was no such thing this far south in America. Anyway, I wonder if this new 6.5 is big enough to even be considered for those monsters?
The elk herds I have to dodge this time of year on the highways 270 degrees around us, certainly would be acceptable fodder for this new 6.5. Last Friday night we were traveling home from Denver. No animals on the highway until after dark and on the home stretch. 70 miles Northeast, suddenly for 15 miles...elk everywhere! Scared the hell out of me. Can't figure out why they want to gather on the roadsides....better grazing?  There was 50 or more......they like light shows? |
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Thanks for the information Hacker.
but it was special for another reason.....and it was my Grandfather's saddle gun.
Maybe the bullet was too small. The case sure wasn't!
There was 50 or more......they like light shows?
My daughter came from Missouri, my son and grand son, my wife and I had a nice dinner of grilled "porter house" pork chops, corn on the cobb, my son, G'son and I share 10/5. G'son is 4 minutes early though @ 10/4.
Pooh I hope you find to right house . 
