Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 WBY Magnum Rifle – Rugged 24 in

Description

The Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 is the big game version of the folding chassis rifle, chambered in 300 Weatherby Magnum with a 24 inch BSF carbon wrapped barrel and an Accubrake DST. The Model 307 action sits in an MDT HNT26 carbon fiber and magnesium chassis, weight is 6.7 pounds bare, and the rifle folds to 34.25 inches and extends to 46.25 inches. The UPC is 747115456734. MAG5 Firearms lists it for elk, moose and open country hunters who pack in on foot.

A Magnum That Folds Into a Pack

300 Weatherby Magnum is the cartridge the company built its reputation on, and it remains one of the most effective all round big game rounds available. A 180 grain bullet leaves a 24 inch barrel at roughly 3200 feet per second, which delivers elk and moose capable energy well past 400 yards. As a 300 weatherby magnum rifle at under seven pounds, this is a lot of cartridge in very little rifle, and a Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 has consequences worth understanding before you buy.

The mdt hnt26 chassis is why the weight is where it is. Carbon fiber and magnesium rather than aluminum billet keeps a folding chassis rifle in the six and seven pound class rather than the ten. Comb height and length of pull adjust, length of pull runs 12.5 to 13.5 inches, and an ARCA rail is machined into the forend for a tripod clamp or ARCA bipod. Folding a Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 drops overall length by roughly twelve inches for transport.

The action is the Weatherby Model 307: two lugs, an M16 style extractor, tool-less bolt disassembly for field cleaning, and a Remington 700 footprint so aftermarket bases and triggers fit. The trigger is an externally adjustable TriggerTech field unit. The bsf carbon barrel is a steel liner inside a carbon shell with a 1 in 10 twist, correct for the 165 to 200 grain bullets most 300 Weatherby shooters use.

The Honest Trade Offs

Recoil is the first one. A 300 Weatherby Magnum in a 6.7 pound rifle is a serious push even with the Accubrake DST fitted, and without the brake it is genuinely punishing for most shooters. The brake is effective and it is also very loud. Anyone buying a Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 should plan on hearing protection at all times and on shorter range sessions than they would run with a lighter cartridge.

Barrel life and ammunition cost both matter here. 300 Weatherby burns a lot of powder, throats erode faster than a 30-06 or a 308, and factory ammunition is proprietary and expensive. Buy enough of one load to sight in, build a drop chart and hunt for two seasons, and shoot two or three round groups with genuine cooling time. Handloading is common among Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 owners and components are widely available.

A chassis rifle is colder in the hand than a composite stock and the vertical grip is an adjustment if you have only shot sporters. Neither is a fault, they are simply different. Practically, the biggest thing to plan for is that a Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 punishes poor shooting position more than a heavy rifle does, so a bipod, a pack or a tripod is not optional equipment here, it is how you shoot it well.

Specifications

• UPC: 747115456734
• Caliber: 300 Weatherby Magnum
• Barrel length: 24 in, 26 in overall with brake
• Twist rate: 1 in 10
• Barrel contour: Number 4 carbon, BSF carbon wrapped
• Muzzle thread: 5/8-24 with Accubrake DST fitted
• Capacity: 3 rounds plus one chambered, AICS pattern
• Overall length: 34.25 in folded to 46.25 in extended
• Length of pull: 12.5 to 13.5 in, adjustable
• Comb height: Adjustable
• Weight: 6.7 lb
• Action: Model 307 bolt, Remington 700 footprint, M16 style extractor
• Trigger: TriggerTech field, externally adjustable
• Chassis: MDT HNT26, carbon fiber and magnesium, folding, integrated ARCA rail
• Finish: Carbon Grey Cerakote receiver and brake, Graphite Black bolt

Who Should Buy It

A Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 suits the hunter who goes after elk, moose or bear in big country on foot, who needs the rifle to pack rather than hang off a shoulder, and who is recoil tolerant enough to shoot a light magnum well. If that is you, very little else does this job in this weight. Full factory specifications are published by Weatherby.

If the recoil or the ammunition bill gives you pause, the 257 Weatherby Magnum version of the same chassis rifle shoots flatter with far less push and is plenty for deer sized game. For a conventional carbon stock at lower cost, look at the 307 Alpine CT in 308 Winchester. Browse the rest of our rifles to compare.

Practical notes. Choose a bonded or monolithic bullet, because impact velocities from a Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 at close range will wreck a thin jacketed bullet. Fit a light scope with real elevation travel and rings that match the rail, and buy spare AICS pattern magazines. Finally, practice from field positions rather than only from a bench, because that is where the rifle will be used.

MAG5 Firearms is a family owned FFL dealer in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. This Weatherby 307 Alpine MDT Carbon 300 ships to the licensed dealer of your choice, and local buyers can complete the transfer with us in person. Call 610-943-0010 with any questions about optics, magazines or ammunition.