Grizz hunt this weekend and my 300 weatherby is Funked up!

[Elkaholic1977]

my 300 weatherby is shooting all over the map at 100yds still within a pie plate but 200yds maybe not, Leaving friday no time help me what do you guys think of my options

Option 1 Take it and Pray!

Option 2 Take my 7x57 mauser 173 grain shoots well But small

Option 3 Bring my fathers 7mm mag still small and can only get 160grain Not much ammo selection in my little town and doesn't look like there will be anytime to sight it in and gun has been on a shelf for 15 years

option 4 bring my ruger 10/22 and go down in history with boon and crocket grizz munching my ass

Could be an interesting weekend watch for headlines in the province!! LOL

[LYKTOHUNT]

7mm mag is fine with premium bullets

[wrenchhead]

Take the Mauser, if it shoots straight a well placed bullet will do the job.

[Rob]

7mm if shooting good. Option #1 is not an option.

[416]

Option 4 but make sure you get in all on video........

[REMINGTON JIM]

Option #1 is NOT the best idea - prob option # 3 -the 7MM Mag if it shoots straight will be fine with a good 160 gr bullet - Maybe NEXT time prepare a little SOONER ! :roll: :razz: LOL RJ

[The Dawg]

Take the 7mm with 160ttsx

[Krico]

I've killed griz with 160 gr bullets out of my 7mmRM, no problemo. So have my buddies. Deal with your weatherby after bear season.

[Marlin375]

Why is your gun shooting like that?

[1980skywalker]

Have the other guns been taken out and fired this season as well? Have you shot them just recently like you did your 300? I would stick with the gun you know, my 308 did that a couple years ago and I took it to the gunsmith the day before I left, turned out to be a loose screw on my scope. Re sighted when I got up to our destination and had a fantastic trip.

[Fred1]

Sounds like you should go fishin.....

[Weatherby Fan]

Why is your gun shooting like that?

Thats what I was wondering,when's the last time you shot it,what kind of scope&mounts, what kind of bullets ?? so many questions ?

Did you drive over it with the truck !

[Marlin375]

Thats what I was wondering,when's the last time you shot it,what kind of scope&mounts, what kind of bullets ?? so many questions ?

Did you drive over it with the truck !

A can of wipeout might fix it. Different box of bullets is a little more expensive.

[Call of the Wild]

I second the 7mm with 160 gr TSX from personal experience. Best of luck with your problem and for your hunt but most of all be safe.

[604redneck]

Pull ur bases off the rifle and get some good cleaner clean the hell out of the bore then loc tire bases on get a different scope and loc tite it in the bases....buy a box of hornady custom sst bullets lol

[calvin L]

Take the 7 mag it only takes a min to sight it in . I have seen a 270 with. 140 grain dump g bears

[Piperdown]

Take the 7mm with 160ttsx
Bingo and we have a winner :) but it would be a TSX as the ttsx is 150 gr.

[mbway]

Option 5. Buy a new gun. Seems like the perfect reason to me. Sight it in at 200 and give er!!

[Ry151]

10/22 and a "go pro" strapped to your back.
good luck either way

[sawmill]

Take the 7 mag it only takes a min to sight it in . I have seen a 270 with. 140 grain dump g bears

I`v done it,2 grizz and 25 black bears.No problems at all.130 grain Remington Core-Loks.

[huntingfamily]

Go old school and take the deadly 7x57, loaded with larger for caliber bullet weights. Or any of the copper flavours.
I've shot just about everything in BC but g-bears with mine, and I wouldn't hesitate to use it for that.

Good luck!




VDD Group Canada

[Stone Sheep Steve]

I have seen a 270 with. 140 grain dump g bears

It's all about bullet placement:-D.


Take the 7mm mag and some good bullets but make sure you are very familiar with it.

SSS

[srupp]

hmmmm my .338 is out of action this week getting new 225 grain Tsx for bear season..otherwise I would send it for your use.. with your options I would select your 7mm and then get some TSX for it..fire a couple of shots and good to go..I have seen 7mm used on 8 1/2 foot grizzly it worked fine...and that was with the old Nosler Partition...go with the TSX and you will be fine... cheers and straight shooting....steven

[Ltbullken]

1. Clean and take down 300 Wby, check scope mounts, the works. Reassemble. - go re-sight in.

2. Take 7Mag. 160 grn premium bullet is adequate - sight in. TSX, GMX or E-tip or Accubond.

3. If no other option - 7x57, keep ranges reasonable and go for shot placement - take out shoulders.

4. Hail Mary.... BUY A NEW GUN!!! :-P

[snareman1234]

270 with 130 gr tsx took down a grizz this year for us

[1899]

The 173gr in the 7x57...is that RWS ammo? If so, I would use that.

[boxhitch]

270 with 130 gr tsx took down a grizz this year for usTHIS year ? attago

[huff]

Whats grizzly meat like? Or is Grizzly strictly a trophy hunt?

[Gateholio]

Whats grizzly meat like? Or is Grizzly strictly a trophy hunt?

it tastes like bear meat.

[bearhunter338-06]

I would take the 7X57 as you know where it shoots. I would also take the 7mm and if you have time to sight it in then you have your choice. I wouldn't take the 7MM until I at-least knew how how and where it shot. Be kinda like taking a kike to a gun fight. But hey if you do go with an unfermiler rifle please be sure to record the whole hunt.

[Gateholio]

Time to pick up a 375 Ruger!

[snareman1234]

THIS year ? attago

hmm, I'm still stuck in the school mindset. My internal year works off the school year. I meant LAST year :)

[Savage Man]

Since when is a 7 rem mag to small?????

[Fred1]

Since when is a 7 rem mag to small?????

Im not sure a 7mm is too small for grizz, the right bullet is more important! However I dont think the 7mm is an ideal big bear caliber. It works for sure, Ive seen. I shoot a 270wsm (a bit hotter than the 7mm) and I just wouldnt go looking for a grizzly with it - That fast small bullet just doenst feel right to me. But like dudes with smaller "calibers" if thats what you got, thats what you gotta use....

[boxhitch]

The 7 mag became popular over 50 years ago because of its capabilities , wwwwwaaaaayyyyyyy before premium bullets.
Its only modern marketing that says it can't be done without the latest greatest

[Elkaholic1977]

well back from range 7mm mag cant even hit the paper, 7mm mauser shooting good, gun smith had my 300 today and no luck gonna be out for awhile, gonna go for it and bring some brass knuckles and a go pro!

[scottwh]

Time to pick up a 375 Ruger!

Thats a big 10-4! No better time than now to buy another new gun :)

[Sitkaspruce]

A ton of elephants fell to the old 7x57, plus a huge number of the other big 5, all this happened way before the supper wizzums and premium bullets showed up.

I would rather hunt with something I know then with something I don't.

Cheers

SS

[REMINGTON JIM]

hmmmm my .338 is out of action this week getting new 225 grain Tsx for bear season..otherwise I would send it for your use.. with your options I would select your 7mm and then get some TSX for it..fire a couple of shots and good to go..I have seen 7mm used on 8 1/2 foot grizzly it worked fine...and that was with the old Nosler Partition...go with the TSX and you will be fine... cheers and straight shooting....steven

OLD Nosler Partition :confused: :-D still one of the VERY best bullets out there to kill stuff with -JUST ask the last 15 or so Dead bears i have shot with a Nosler Partition :shock: LOL :-D RJ

[REMINGTON JIM]

Time to pick up a 375 Ruger!

Or BETTER yet the REAL KING a 375 H&H ! LOL :-D RJ

[chainsaw]

Thats a normal size group for a Weatherby lol. Take the 7mag its more then fine on grizz.

[REMINGTON JIM]

Thats a normal size group for a Weatherby lol. Take the 7mag its more then fine on grizz.

Pardon ? :confused: Roy jr will be having a word with you ! :twisted: LOL RJ

[boxhitch]

my 300 weatherby is shooting all over the map at 100yds still within a pie plate but 200yds maybe not,

well back from range 7mm mag cant even hit the paper,
must be the wind

[REMINGTON JIM]

must be the wind

Yea ! The BS wind ! LOL :-D RJ

[1899]

must be the wind

I hate to admit it, but that crossed my mind too!

Take the 7x57 that you can shoot well. Put the bullet in the right spot and the bear will be yours!

[guest]

Just remember .......... the more ya shoot the more fun ur havin. Take a pocket knife for back up.

CT

[Elkaholic1977]

Heading out now wish me luck! Sorry guys its not the wind, smart asses. Thanks Ramron, but ill be good, I can feel it be one with the gun, stars are aligned and a grizzly will be down this weekend!! or I will.

[1899]

So what are you taking? Good luck!

[Elkaholic1977]

Took the mauser but didnt need it no grizz's found. surprised to see elk with horns still 1x5 point and a spiker. shoulda chased them around to see if they would fall off.

[Weatherby Fan]

Took the mauser but didnt need it no grizz's found. surprised to see elk with horns still 1x5 point and a spiker. shoulda chased them around to see if they would fall off.

Any info back on the 300 wby,what the issues were ?

[srupp]

sorry Jim, I did mean old..as in what I have used in the past...as well as old 7mm ..again used in the distant past..yup both will work..7mm and the Nosler partition...however when I put a rifle together specifically for big bears..I went with the .338..stainless steel...synthetic stock....and Sako (my first Sako weapon) then went with Barnes..TSX...in 225 grain in a custom load worked up by a very competent reloader..sure I would use a 7mm rem mag...I prefer the .338 for bear..and yes I would use the Nosler still have some for the .270....but I prefer the Barnes for bears ...they sure hold together even after smashing big leg bones....ps.coming to 100 mile for travel trailer servicing will try to get some time for coffee??? steven

[REMINGTON JIM]

Hi Steven - All Good Pal ! Call me before coming to town - do you need those 338 Win Mag dies ? :confused: :-D RJ

[srupp]

no...lol bought brand new 48 hrs ago..in 100 MILE HOUSE... steven

[Elkaholic1977]

The gunsmith said find another gun, he did find a small crack on the stock but not sure if that would be throwing everything off. So anyone wanna buy a 300 weatherby mark V? Shoots great a new hole every time!

[Rackmastr]

I'll take it off your hands for the cost of shipping.....:twisted:

[Weatherby Fan]

The gunsmith said find another gun, he did find a small crack on the stock but not sure if that would be throwing everything off. So anyone wanna buy a 300 weatherby mark V? Shoots great a new hole every time!

They are total junk,Ill pick it up from you and take it to recycling no charge !

By the way does it have a 24inch or 26inch barrel as it will make a difference on which bin I throw it in !
WF

[Anfoman76]

The gunsmith said find another gun, he did find a small crack on the stock but not sure if that would be throwing everything off. So anyone wanna buy a 300 weatherby mark V? Shoots great a new hole every time!

I'd say find another gunsmith! He can't tell you whats wrong yet tells you to buy another, WOW!