WE ARE WEATHERBY 2014 You’Ll Be Seeing and Hearing That Phrase Quite a Bit in the Coming Year
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There’s always lively conversation happening in Spike Camp, our online forum. Members also get early email notifications of Weatherby news and product announcements. It’s FREE to join and there’s no obligation. Sign up today at: weatherbynation.com WEATHERBY SERVICE CENTER For any warranty and service needs, contact us at (800) 227-2023 or by FAX at (805) 237-0427. By mail, 1605 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446 or visit www.weatherby.com Weatherby.com | 1-800-227-2016 WE ARE WEATHERBY 2014 You’ll BE SEEING AND HEARING THAT PHRASE QUITE A BIT IN THE COMING YEAR. There’s A LOT OF MEANING WRAPPED UP INTO THOSE THREE WORDS. First, it’s an acknowledgement of nearly 70 years as one of the true For shotgun enthusiasts, we are a full line of hardworking pump and innovators in the firearms business. Second, it’s a proud proclamation semi-automatic options that are durability-tested, field proven and of who we are as a company today. And third, it’s a nod to the broad built for purpose. Our new 28-gauge SA-08™ Deluxe (page 30) is sure array of shooting and hunting markets (and enthusiasts) we serve and to catch the eye of avid wingshooters. how we have evolved into so much more than a company known only And finally, “We are Weatherby” is a growing lineup of Threat for fast shooting, hard-hitting magnum performance. Response® products, built for the important task of protecting the “We are Weatherby” are the men and women shown on the front cover things that mean the most to us all. of this catalog—a group of dedicated, hardworking professionals As you can see, “We are Weatherby” is so much more than who are committed to bringing you the finest rifles and shotguns that a catchphrase. Exciting times, for sure. Thanks for all of your money can buy. past support and we hope you enjoy our 2014 catalog. We are the members of Team Weatherby, a group of professional Good shooting and God bless, athletes, musicians and champion shooters who value the exacting standards and the highest level of performance that our products provide. ™ We are an exciting new lineup of rifles and shotguns called WBY-X, Ed Weatherby targeted to shooters and hunters who want a distinctly different look to their firearm, including the growing segments of women and youth. And of course, “We are Weatherby” also represents our popular Mark V® and Vanguard® rifles…delivering on the promise of “nothing shoots flatter, hits harder or is more accurate.” | Weatherby.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Mark V® Rifles .........................................................4 Pump Shotguns .....................................................32 History of Your Weatherby® ................................55 Custom Shop ..........................................................10 Turkey Shotguns....................................................36 Team Weatherby ...................................................55 Range Certified Rifles ...........................................14 WBY-X™...................................................................38 Weatherby® Foundation International ..............55 Vanguard® Series 2 ..............................................16 Threat Response® .................................................48 Sponsored Organizations ....................................55 Ammunition ...........................................................24 Accessories ...........................................................54 Specifications ........................................................56 Semi-Auto Shotguns ............................................28 Weatherby® Collectors Association ..................55 Weatherby Social Network ................Back Cover 1-800-227-2016 | Weatherby.com 4-5 MADE IN USA 90º MAGNUM 9-LUG OR STANDARD 6-LUG The Mark V® is built to withstand the pounding of powerful magnum loads. However, for those hunters ® who prefer non-magnum calibers, we offer the Mark V ® Legendary status is earned, not given. Since 1958, the Mark V has been standard 6-Lug action, accommodating up to .30-06 earning its stripes with proven performance as “the world’s strongest bolt length cartridges including the .240 Wby. Mag. action.” From the classic beauty of the Mark V® Deluxe, the technologically Utilizing the same one-piece forged receiver design, 54-DEGREE BOLT LIFT ® our standard 6-Lug action is dimensionally smaller and The shortest in the industry (as compared to typical 90° bolt advanced features of the Accumark, or the custom feel of the Ultra weighs 28% less than its magnum 9-Lug counterpart throw). Allows faster chambering on follow-up shots and greater bolt-to-scope clearance to eliminate battered knuckles. DIRECT STRIKER INTERVENTION SAFETY Lightweight, there’s a Mark V that will prove itself on your next hunt. providing lighter overall weight without sacrificing an Positively locks firing pin and bolt while rendering trigger inoperable. A smooth ounce of strength or structural integrity. rolling action of thumb delivers controlled release that is virtually silent. COCKING INDICATOR An industry first! Visually indicates whether rifle is cocked or uncocked. FULLY ENCLOSED BOLT SLEEVE THREE RINGS OF STEEL FACTORY-TUNED, FLUTED BOLT BODY Completely enshrouds rear of action to redirect high-pressure gases and brass The cartridge casehead is surrounded by the recessed bolt face, barrel, and forged and FULLY ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER Features three gas ports to allow high-pressure particles in the event of a case rupture or pierced primer. machined steel receiver. Provides an extra measure of strength and structural integrity. Allows for precise adjustment of sear engagement (factory set gases to escape laterally in the event of an at .008 to .014) and let-off weight (factory set at approximately accidental case rupture. Longitudinal flutes reduce 3.5 pounds). You get a clean, crisp trigger that will break precisely– weight and bearing surface area while eliminating a key component in delivering extreme accuracy and ultimate shooter binding for smooth action. FIELD OR performance. (Additional sear engagement adjustments must be TARGET CROWN performed by a Weatherby Service Center or a qualified gunsmith.) POSITIVE Mark V® barrels feature one of CARTRIDGE EXTRACTION two muzzle crowns. Concentrically Extracts the cartridge and ejects the fired case precise crowns protect the muzzle of without the necessity of full bolt retraction. the rifle and allow gases to escape uniformly, improving accuracy FLOORPLATE/TRIGGER potential. The Mark V® Accumark® GUARD AssEMBLY and Ultra Lightweight rifles feature One-piece alloy trigger guard frame offers exceptional a recessed target crown (left). The strength, fit and finish while reducing overall weight. Mark V® Fibermark®, Deluxe, Sporter, Trigger guard is engraved with flying “W” monogram— Lazermark® and Ultramark™ rifles one of the custom touches you get with a Mark V® rifle. INTEGRAL RECOIL LUG feature a radius field crown (right). One-piece forged and machined receiver features integral recoil lug for the utmost in strength and structural integrity. 1-800-227-2016 | Weatherby.com 6-7 MARK V ®ACCUMARK ® ALUMINUM BEDDING WEIGHT SAVINGS ® ® ® Mark V Accumark, Ultra Lightweight and Fibermark rifles feature a specially MARK V THE BEST LIGHTWEIGHT ® ® designed, hand-laminated, raised comb Monte Carlo stock (a combination of aramid, PRODUCTION RIFLE ON THE MARKET ® ® MARK V FIBERMARK ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT graphite unidirectional fibers and fiberglass). To assure repeatable accuracy, the MARK V ACCUMARK MSRP $1,500 MSRP $2,100 With our 6-Lug action weighing in at 5 ¾ pounds and 9-Lug Accumark and Ultra Lightweight incorporate a CNC-machined aluminum bedding MSRP $2,100 | MSRP $2,400 — w/Accubrake™ MSRP $1,800 — .30-378 Wby. Mag. * MSRP $2,400 — w/Accubrake™ * (Left-Hand Models: See page 56) and .338-378 Wby. Mag. (Left-Hand Models: See page 56) at 6 ¾ pounds, the Mark V® Ultra Lightweight is one of the plate (top) that stiffens the receiver area, providing a stable and rigid platform for lightest production rifles in the field, ideal for long treks securing the barreled action to the stock. Fibermark (bottom) rifles feature pillar AVAILABLE CALIBERS AVAILABLE CALIBERS AVAILABLE CALIBERS or backcountry hunts. To bedding with strategically placed bedding points. .240 Wby. Mag. AMS240WR4O .30-06 Sprg. AMS306SR4O .240 Wby. Mag. FGS240WR4O .240 Wby. Mag. UTS240WR4O trim every available ounce .257 Wby. Mag. AMM257WR6O .300 Win. Mag. AMM300NR6O .257 Wby. Mag. FGM257WR6O .257 Wby. Mag. UTM257WR6O .270 Win. AMS270NR4O .300 Wby. Mag. AMM300WR6O .270 Win. FGS270NR4O .270 Win. UTS270NR2O