SUB-MOA accuracy and durable performance finish, this rifle is home in any back-country situation. The #2 contour fluted barrel cuts precious pounds for backpack trips. The hand-laid fiberglass Monte Carlo stock with aluminum bedding blocks gives this rifle a strong foundation to make the cross-canyon shots when the opportunity presents itself. The spiral fluted bolt body aides in the reduction of weight and the Cerakote finish on all metal-work guarantees a life of rugged dependability.
Brand Weatherby
Category Rifles
Caliber 257 Wthby Mag
Model Mark V
Series Weathermark LT
Stock Finish Green w / FDE Speckle
Action Bolt
Capacity 3+1
Drop .875" @ Comb & 1.625" @ Heel
Hand Right
Length of Pull 13.63"
Oal 48.63"
Receiver Finish Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
Receiver Material Steel
Stock Description Monte Carlo
Stock Finish Group Green
Stock Material Synthetic
Trigger Trigger Tech
Twist 1:10"
Weight 7.20 lbs
Barrel Description Fluted
Barrel Finish Flat Dark Earth 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
