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> > WEATHERBY SUPPORTS or is a member of organizations dedicated to the conservation and management of our wildlife and habitat resources, including Ducks Unlimited, Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, Mule Deer Foundation, National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, National SEND US A PHOTO Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, Quality Deer Management with your Weatherby®! If Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club you have a photo of yourself, International and Wildlife Forever. Weatherby proudly sponsors or a member of your family the Resistol Relief Fund of the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. and with a Weatherby rifle or the National High School Rodeo Association. shotgun, we’d love to see it. Send a photo print (or high resolution digital file) and a few words about your hunt, and we’ll send you a Weatherby license plate frame and Weatherby Nation™ decal. If we > > THE WEATHERBY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION use it in a future catalog or on the Weatherby Web site, we’ll send > > was formed with the purpose of “creating an association where many you a Weatherby® Nation Prize Pack, including T-shirt and Weatherby Weatherby® admirers could pool their knowledge and experience for Nation™ license plate. For tips on taking great trophy photos, visit the benefit of all...” Members receive a newsletter with buy-sell-swap www.weatherbynation.com. Sorry, photos cannot be returned. opportunities and bid opportunities on limited-edition, commemorative firearms. For information, write P.O. 1217, Washington, MO 63090 (636) 239-0348; E-mail: [email protected]. OUR NEW ONLINE COMMUNITY is a great place to learn more about Weatherby rifles and shotguns, trade useful tips and ideas, and to ® > > > > LEARN THE HISTORY and lineage of your Weatherby interact with other hunters and shooters. There’s no cost or obligation, so firearm, researched and authenticated through our company records. become part of the fun today. Visit WeatherbyNation.com to sign up. Each certificate is personally signed by Roy E. Weatherby, Jr. and Dean Rumbaugh, Company Historian. $50 per serial number, ($75 for Custom Rifles, $100 for Special Edition or Commemorative rifles). WEATHERBY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL, formerly known as Write to Company Historian, 1605 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, The Roy E. Weatherby Foundation. The mission of the non-profit, tax-exempt Foundation CA 93446 or visit www.weatherby.com. is to educate youth and the non-hunting public on the beneficial role of ethical sport hunting and its contributions to wildlife conservation. Active in its mission, the Foundation currently leads a national initiative to foster the development of educational outdoor expos. > > AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS Weatherby Authorized Since 1998, more than one million people have participated in Foundation-sponsored expos. Service Centers have been carefully screened and selected for their About 500,000 were less than 18 years old. The Foundation also annually sponsors the ability to perform the highest quality of service to exacting standards. Weatherby Hunting and Conservation Award (2008 winner Alan Sackman, pictured at right). Service work includes both metal and wood work and all internal For more information, contact 145 N. Westhaven Dr., Suite BB204, Oshkosh, WI 54904; components. For the center nearest you call us at (805) 227-2600 or (920) 385-7252; www.weatherbyfoundation.org. by FAX at (805) 237-0427. By mail, 1605 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 or visit www.weatherby.com. Vanguard® Rifles 4 Side-By-Side Shotguns 52 p 28 p 47 Mark V® Rifles 16 Accessories/Collectibles 54 “This year MARKS Mark XXII® Rifles 24 Specifications 56 TH Custom Shop 28 Weatherby Nation 42 > > p 9 p 46 > > THE 65 ANNIVersary Ammunition 32 Authorized Service Centers Back ® p 54 Pump Shotguns 40 Weatherby Collectors Assc. Back ® p 43 Semi-Auto Shotguns 44 Weatherby Foundation Int’l. Back of Weatherby.” O/U Shotguns 48 History of Your Weatherby® Back THE HISTORY OF WEATHERBY® began in the mid-1940s when a young cartridge “wildcatter” named Roy Weatherby set out to change the world of firearm performance. Contrary to then-popular thinking (heavy bullets pushed at slow speeds), Roy believed that lightweight bullets traveling at super high speeds provided the best combination to create the hydrostatic shock required for one-shot kills. Based upon that philosophy, he spent the next decade developing the high-powered Weatherby® Magnum cartridges This year marks the 65th anniversary of Weatherby®. In 1945, my father, Finally, one of the highlights of this past year was the “Why I Want a for which the company is known today (.224, .240, .257, .270, 7mm, .300, .30-378, .340, .338-378, .375, .378, .416 and .460). Roy went on to develop the Mark V® in Roy Weatherby, hung his hat on revolutionizing cartridge performance and Weatherby Video Contest.” We had 66 creative finalists with the Grand 1958, a proprietary action renowned as the “world’s strongest bolt action.” In 1970, he developed the Vanguard® action, borrowing many of the characteristics of the design, and later developed the legendary Mark V® action—billed as the Prize winner voted on by the members of Weatherby Nation. The top video Mark V®, but based on a dual-opposed lug Mauser-style action. Today, the company is also known for its proprietary line of Over/Under, Side-by-Side, Semi-automatic world’s strongest bolt action. The distinctive raised comb, Monte Carlo stock showcased a moving story of Dale Hagberg (paralyzed in a diving accident) and Pump shotguns. Rifle or shotgun, superior design and unparalleled performance are cornerstones of every firearm that carries the Weatherby name. was also an innovative design that turned the heads of the shooting world. wanting a Weatherby rifle for his longtime friend and hunting partner, It’s gratifying to know that so many of those same principles are still intact, Frank McDonald. I was pleased to host Frank here in California where virtually unchanged from their origins in both the Mark V® lineup as well as he toured our facility and was able to build his own custom Mark V our popular Vanguard® line. Deluxe rifle, and then enjoy a successful wild boar hunt near Parkfield, Our online community, Weatherby Nation™, continues to grow with tens of California with Miller Brothers Expeditions. thousands of shooting and hunting enthusiasts coming together to trade 65 years. We’ve accomplished a great deal over that time. But I’m also opinions and experiences in an easy-to-use, interactive format. If you’ve not certain that the best is yet to come. Thanks for your continued support yet joined, visit WeatherbyNation.com to register. It’s easy to do and there’s of Weatherby. no cost or obligation. I enjoy participating myself and I’m confident you’ll Good shooting and God Bless! Frank McDonald was the winner of the “Why I Want find Weatherby Nation to be a great place to engage others who enjoy a Weatherby” Video Contest. Frank built his own custom Mark V® rifle at our facility in Paso Robles (top) Weatherby and the shooting sports. and then enjoyed a successful wild boar hunt with Miller Brothers Expeditions. p2/3 FLat SHOOTING, HARD HITTING PerforMANCE that’S RIGHT ON the MONey. “In ALL MY YEARS OF HUNTING, I’ve NEVER OWNED A MORE accurate .30 caliber rifle.” Kurt Unger [Nebraska] Rifle: Vanguard® SUB-MOA Caliber: .300 WSM Range: 430 yds. ® IN ITS EARLY YEARS, the Vanguard® (based on a Mauser-style, dual opposed lug design) often found itself living in the shadow of the legendary Mark V® action. Today, it is our most popular action, combining exceptional value with the proven consistency of Japanese production and quality control. Like its Mark V® counterpart, it features > > a one-piece machined receiver, fully enclosed bolt sleeve and three rings of steel surrounding the cartridge casehead, along with a hand-tuned trigger system. It remains one of the few production rifles supported by a written accuracy guarantee.* And, with prices starting at just a few hundred dollars, there’s a Vanguard model to fit any budget and VANGUARD any requirement for the most serious hunters and shooters. Cold Hammer Forged 24" Barrel – Maximizes velocity and One-Piece Machined Bolt – Provides maximum Three Rings of Steel – The cartridge casehead is surrounded produces a guaranteed 1½" OR BETTER 3-shot group at 100 yards strength and structural integrity. Knurled bolt knob adds to the functionality and value. Cocking Indicator – Allows you to Fully Enclosed Bolt Sleeve – Completely enshrouds by the recessed bolt face, which is surrounded by the barrel, which when used with premium (non-Weatherby calibers) or Weatherby instantly see whether rifle is cocked or rear of action to redirect high-pressure gases and brass particles is surrounded by the machined steel receiver. Creates an extra factory ammunition. 20" and 22" barrels available on some models. uncocked. An important safety feature. in the event of a case rupture. A shorter bolt sleeve in 2010 measure of strength and structural integrity. Fluted Bolt Body – Features three gas ports to allow high-pressure gases to helps to reduce overall weight. escape laterally in the event of an accidental case rupture. Longitudinal flutes reduce weight and bearing surface area, while minimizing binding for smooth action. Factory-Tuned, Fully Adjustable Trigger – The Weatherby® Vanguard® trigger *GUARANTEED ACCURACY – All Weatherby Vanguard rifles are guaranteed system features a lightweight aluminum alloy housing and is fully adjustable for sear to shoot a 1½" OR BETTER 3-shot group at 100 yards from a cold barrel when used engagement and is factory set between .008 to .014. NOTE: As a point of reference for the with premium (non-Weatherby calibers) or Weatherby factory ammunition. Weatherby precision of our trigger, the average thickness of a page in this catalog is .004.