New Weatherby sub-moa .223 info

newby.204

For all you .223 shooters out there. I know im getting a new rifle in a few weeks however before i buy my next rifle next year, once i beef up my accuracy with the .17 hmr, i intend to have the rifle well sussed!!

Id like to know does anyone know anything about the rifle on the below link

1. Is this a good rifle, i know its quite new 2006
2. Does anyone have one
3. Are weatherby a good make
4. Is there anywhere in leinster that deals with weatherby

http://www.weatherby.com/products/guns.asp?prd=Rifles&prd_sub_type=3&prod_code=VSR308NR20

Vegeta

well already i like the fact they have two swivel studs on the foreward stock of the rifle. You can put a bipod and a sling on there no hassle clean as a whistle.

Definitely one to keep an eye on, keep watching it over the next year or so and read reviews of it online.

oldzed

Weatherby do make good rifles , I have shot them in the states and they are ok. I have not come across them in this country as yet but I am sure they could be sourced through the uk . I will have a look in gunmart tonight for you . Its a nice looking rifle , I personally would not buy it as it seems to only have a 1 in 12 twist and that means 55gr heads max. If you can live with that its ok for you . Tikka t3 tactical i recommend.

zed

newby.204

Will sourcing it through the uk be a pain in the neck zed?,And obviously will it be more expensive ?

On a side note will 55gr bullets be acceptable to take a fox to 200yrds?

Hezz700

newby.204 wrote:

Will sourcing it through the uk be a pain in the neck zed?,And obviously will it be more expensive ?

On a side note will 55gr bullets be acceptable to take a fox to 200yrds?

I recently took the red dog @386 yards(a personal best) with a 52g federal from my Remy swift, dropped like a hot snot. this shot was taken in the early evening with lots of daylight and over a known distance. So, yes the 55gr .223 is more than enough for the job. good luck with the application:D

Vegeta

newby.204 wrote:

Will sourcing it through the uk be a pain in the neck zed?,And obviously will it be more expensive ?

On a side note will 55gr bullets be acceptable to take a fox to 200yrds?

i think the minimum legal bullet weight to shoot deer with is 55gr.

I got a few free boxes of 45gr hollow points when i bought the rifle but when i have gone through them i will be putting 55gr through it as my main ammo