Description
The Weatherby Backcountry Guide 257 Wby 24 is a bolt action rifle from Weatherby in 257 Weatherby Magnum with a 24 inch barrel. This listing is UPC 747115457397, Weatherby SKU MGS01N257WR6B. Weatherby lists it at 6.4 lbs and 44 inches overall.
Weatherby Backcountry Guide 257 Wby 24 Overview
The Mark V action was designed by Roy Weatherby in the 1950s to handle his high velocity magnum cartridges. It has a short 54 degree bolt lift for fast cycling and plenty of scope clearance, and magnum versions use a nine lug bolt while standard cartridges use a slimmer six lug bolt. Weatherby backs Mark V rifles with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee when used with Weatherby or premium factory ammunition. The Mark V Backcountry Guide is a lightweight mountain rifle built to carry far and shoot well when you finally get the chance.
Action and Trigger
The Mark V bolt has a 54 degree lift, so cycling is quick even with a large scope mounted low. Capacity is 3+1 rounds.
Barrel
The 24 inch barrel has a #4 CARBON contour and a 1:10 twist. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 for a brake or suppressor. Weatherby lists the barrel at 26 24 barrel + 2 muzzle brake. Overall length is 44 inches.
Stock and Fit
Weatherby lists a 13.25 inch length of pull, .625 inch drop at comb and .30 inch drop at heel. The rifle weighs about 6.4 lbs without a scope.
Key Features
Weatherby lists these features for the Mark V Backcountry Guide: On Our Mark Podcast; BSF CARBON FIBER BARREL; THE PINNACLE OF CARBON BARRELS; TENSIONED BARREL; COOLER BARREL – CONSISTENT GROUPS; SPARTAN PRECISION; GUNSMITH ADAPTERS; THE ULTIMATE IN DISCRETE LIGHTWEIGHT ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS.
The 257 Weatherby Magnum
The 257 Weatherby Magnum is a Weatherby cartridge built for high velocity and flat trajectories. Weatherby chambers use freebore, and ammo costs more and is harder to find than common rounds, so stock up before hunting season.
Big Game Hunting
This rifle suits big game hunting, from deer and pronghorn to elk depending on caliber. Confirm your zero before the season and know your effective range.
Buying Tips
Budget for quality optics, rings and ammo. Weatherby ammo costs more than common rounds, so factor that into practice. Weatherby photos may show another caliber or a right hand model.
Care and Value
Wipe the metal down after wet hunts, clean the bore regularly and store the rifle in a dry place. Weatherby rifles hold their value well.
State Laws
Bolt action rifles are legal to own in every state, though hunting caliber rules vary. Pennsylvania buyers can transfer at our Collegeville shop or at any FFL.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Mark V Backcountry Guide
- Weatherby SKU: MGS01N257WR6B
- UPC: 747115457397
- Caliber: 257 Weatherby Magnum
- Barrel Length: 24 in.
- Barrel Overall Length: 26 (24 barrel + 2 muzzle brake)
- Barrel Contour: #4 CARBON
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8-24
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Capacity: 3+1
- Weight: 6.4 lbs
- Overall Length: 44 in.
- Length of Pull: 13.25 in.
- Drop at Comb: .625 in.
- Drop at Heel: .30 in.
- Hand: Right
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this firearm to ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer with a background check. Buyers must be 18 or older for long guns. Weatherby photos may show another caliber, gauge, barrel length or hand of the same model.
Who It Is For
The Weatherby Backcountry Guide 257 Wby 24 is a great fit for hunters who want an accurate Weatherby rifle for deer, elk and other big game.
Buy the Weatherby Backcountry Guide 257 Wby 24 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Weatherby Backcountry Guide 257 Wby 24 online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more rifles. For factory details, visit Weatherby.
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