Weatherby set out to produce the best backcountry rifle and cartridge combination ever, it was a project they did not take lightly. At their core, they pride themselves in ballistic superiority. So, the goal was not to simply achieve the production of a 5-pound rifle. Instead, their team was able to break the 5-pound mark while delivering magnum performance in a firearm that doesn't demand custom rifle pricing. Additionally, the combination of the stock design, muzzle brake, and proprietary patent-pending 3DHEX recoil reducer make it enjoyable to shoot.
Brand Weatherby
Category Rifles
Caliber 257 Weatherby Magnum
Model Mark V
Series Backcountry Ti
Stock Finish Carbon Fiber w / Gray Sponge Patterns
Action Bolt
Sights None, Drilled&Tapped
Capacity 3+1
Muzzle Accubrake ST Muzzle Brake
Drop .625" @ Comb & .325" @ Heel
Hand Left
Length of Pull 13.50"
Oal 48.13"
Receiver Finish Graphite Black Cerakote
Receiver Material Titanium
Recoil Pad Type 3DHex Recoil Reducer
Stock Finish Group Digital Camouflage
Stock Material Carbon Fiber
Trigger Trigger Tech Field
Twist 1:10"
Weight 5.90 lbs
Barrel Description Fluted
Barrel Finish Graphite Black Cerakote
Barrel Length 26"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 257 Weatherby Magnum was designed by Roy Weatherby in 1944, so is one of the original Weathery Magnum cartridges. It is based on the belted 300 H&H case shortened, blown out, and necked down. It is by some margin the fastest commercial 25-caliber cartridge, and Roy Weatherby often commented that it was his personal favorite. With an 87-grain bullet at 3825 feet per second, a 100-grain bullet at 3602, and a 120-grain bullet at 3305 it is one of the flattest-shooting of all commercial cartridges. With heavier bullets of tough construction it can be effectively used on elk-sized game, and it is an excellent choice for longer shots on deer, antelope, and mountain game. Despite its attributes it has never become extremely popular, with Weatherby remaining the primary source for both rifles and ammunition. Federal has also offered a 257 Weatherby Magnum load, and a few other rifles have been chambered to it. — Craig Boddington
