Description
The Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win is the mild cartridge version of the HUSH Edition, and it is the one most hunters will get the most out of. It runs a 22 inch fluted magnum sporter barrel with a 2 inch brake, weighs 7.3 pounds bare, measures 41.5 inches overall and holds five rounds. The stock is hydrodipped HUSH Tundra camo with an adjustable comb and length of pull. The UPC is 747115460601. MAG5 Firearms lists it as a do everything hunting rifle.
Why the 308 HUSH Makes Sense
Everything on this rifle is aimed at the working hunter, and putting a mild, universally available cartridge behind it produces a lightweight 308 hunting rifle you will actually shoot enough to be good with. 308 Winchester is stocked everywhere, in every bullet weight and at every price point, and it takes anything a 30 caliber should be used on inside sensible ranges. Practice is what makes hunters hit, and this is a rifle you will practice with.
The setup is the real value. A Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win arrives with a PEAK 44 Picatinny rail already on the receiver and a peak 44 arca rail adapter on the forend, so a tripod clamp, ARCA bipod or sling attachment mounts with nothing extra bought. Anyone who glasses and shoots from the same tripod saves both money and setup time, which is the point of the HUSH package on a Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win.
Underneath is the Weatherby Model 307: a two lug, fully cylindrical action with an M16 style extractor, tool-less bolt disassembly for field cleaning, and Remington 700 compatibility across stocks, triggers, rails, mounts and magazines. Fluting on a fluted barrel bolt action of this contour trims weight and adds cooling surface without sacrificing stiffness, and the metalwork is Graphite Black Cerakote throughout.
Practical Notes
The brake is worth thinking about on this cartridge. On a 308 at 7.3 pounds, recoil is already mild, and the brake reduces it to almost nothing while making the rifle genuinely loud. Plenty of Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win owners fit the supplied thread protector instead and accept a firmer push to keep the noise down, which is a reasonable choice here in a way it is not on a magnum. The thread is 1/2-28 either way.
The hush tundra camo stock is a hydrodipped custom finish rather than a wrap, so it will not peel at the edges the way an applied film can. Comb height and length of pull both adjust, with length of pull running 13.5 to 14 inches, which lets the rifle fit a heavy jacket in November and a shirt in September. That adjustability is more useful on a Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win than most buyers expect.
Two honest limits. At 7.3 pounds this is not an ultralight rifle, and anyone counting ounces for a backcountry hunt should look at a carbon stocked model instead. And the 22 inch barrel is the right length for 308 but it is not short, so if you need something that clears brush in thick timber, a 20 inch rifle will suit better. Neither is a fault in a Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win, they are simply the design choices made here.
Specifications
- UPC: 747115460601
- Caliber: 308 Winchester
- Barrel length: 22 in, 24 in overall with the brake
- Twist rate: 1 in 10
- Barrel contour: Magnum sporter, fluted
- Muzzle thread: 1/2-28 with brake fitted
- Capacity: 5 rounds plus one chambered
- Overall length: 41.5 in
- Length of pull: 13.5 to 14 in, adjustable
- Comb height: Adjustable
- Weight: 7.3 lb
- Action: Model 307 bolt, two lug, Remington 700 compatible, M16 style extractor
- Stock: Hydrodipped HUSH Tundra camo, adjustable comb and length of pull
- Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote on barrel, receiver, bolt and bolt knob
- Optics: PEAK 44 Picatinny rail, forend ARCA and Picatinny adapter
Who Should Buy It
A Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win is the pick for the hunter who wants one rifle for deer, hogs and black bear, set up for tripod work out of the box, chambered for ammunition available anywhere and cheap enough to shoot regularly. It is not exotic and it does not need to be. Full factory specifications are published by Weatherby.
If you hunt elk or moose and want more energy, the 300 Winchester Magnum version of the same rifle is the obvious step up. If weight matters more than anything, the 307 Alpine CT in 308 saves more than a pound with a carbon barrel and stock. Browse the rest of our rifles to compare.
Practical notes. Because the action is 700 compatible, later upgrades are cheap and easy, so start with good glass rather than accessories. Buy rings matched to the supplied PEAK 44 rail. And take advantage of the adjustable comb: set eye height to your scope before you zero, because most shooters never do and then fight the rifle for years. A Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win set up properly shoots better than the price suggests.
MAG5 Firearms is a family owned FFL dealer in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. This Weatherby 307 Hush 308 Win 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, rings or ammunition.
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