Birth of a Mark V: The Story of a Weatherby Deluxe Rifle

[@jcraigshelton]

And the Mark V remains to be the greatest bolt action rifle platform ever made.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Awesome classic. I dreamed of owning one but life and it’s budget gets in the way

[@cenzo152000]

Truly outstanding rifles; have my Dad’s 1954 Weatherby Deluxe in 270 mag built by Roy & Co. himself then I bought my own Weatherby 300 mag Deluxe from Atascadero CA. I ordered the COA signed by Dean Rumbaugh, Company Historian to learn where it was sold, the 1954 build specs and to have my 300 as well. Just great rifles that last and do their job.

[@brianwebb6913]

Such a work of art. It is also nice to see that you are still making the deluxe as well as the stainless/synthetic models.

[@Scoutmann1975]

I’m a Weatherby diehard. 6 Weatherby firearms in my collection. Started with my dad always bragging about his Weatherby Centurion 12 ga from the 70s. I was into cheaper guns until he passed and I got that Centurion. It shot like it was custom made just for me. I then picked up a Vanguard 7mm REM, an Element in 12ga, a Vanguard in 6.5 x 300, a 90’s Orion and in a month or so I am picking up an older Mark V in 30-06. Needless to say I sold my Savage .270, and the other hunting rifles are collecting dust. Well, maybe not my Model 94 30-30, but John Browning, nuff said.

[@taproom113]

I have 2 Mark V's. The 30.06 I grew up on ... and the 300 Weatherby Magnum I chose when I came of age. They are not for sale. Thanx Roy!🤘^v^

[@cutchya]

I Loved going to the South Gate Ca. shop when I was a young teenager .

[@shasba]

I worked in the Stock dept /warrantee dept , 1980-87

[@diggingoonschmit]

@@shasbawhat’s your first name? Remember me, Scott? Mark V room, with Fred and Ahn? I started in 1983 and was with them until 1996.

[@ditzydoo4378]

Just finished a trigger adjustment on an Atascadero Ca. era Mark-V in 300 Weatherby. Oh, the memories of working there and Paso Robles.

[@shasba]

I worked at the Southgate facility 1980- 87.

[@ditzydoo4378]

@@shasba Dang, you were there with the original in-house manufacture facilities.

[@leehranicka3689]

Found a .300 WM about 30 years ago, used at a LGS. A friend of mine was looking for a rifle and this one was already scoped, perfect in all respects and a darn good price. …so I told him all about it. He hemmed and hawed and finally said he wasn’t interested. It was a Sunday, I said Roy, last chance - you don’t I WILL. He didn’t, I did, still have it, it’s a magnificent rifle!

[@boofkraker]

I’ve got a mk5 in mint condition chambered in 25-06 and it’s my favorite

[@sammartinez8084]

Beautiful work of art 🎨

[@rcatta]

Beautiful rifle. I have always wanted to own one. Someday soon I hope.

[@joshuacorle3346]

Such a beautiful work of art. I own two vanguards but would love to one day own a deluxe Mark V.

[@nightwave3782]

I like to have one of these Mark V deluxe chambered for 7mm Weatherby Mag myself nice looking rifles for sure.

[@russellking9762]

you have great taste..7mm is a beast …i got that…mine was built in 1971 Mark V southpaw Carl Zeiss on top…but before that Redfield WideView Accutrac 3x9 …BarnesX 180gr Alaskan Moose and Bear..one shot one kill…

[@nightwave3782]

Eventually I 'm going to own one of these Mark V Deluxe in 7mm Weatherby Mag

[@estradaarmory]

Simply beautiful.

[@edwardabrams4972]

Bought my first deluxe when I turned 21 and have owned about a hundred Weatherbys since being a collector and Roy was ahead of his time and the Marks are a thing of beauty and function but have a fair amount of recoil and I have had several rifles split there stocks because of the recoil and Weatherby replaced both of them no charge back in 70’s.

[@z06cowboy72]

The Custom Shop must offer wood grade upgrades as well as wood types again. It wouldn't hurt to have a few Custom Shop Weatherby caliber offerings as well, no factory ammo is fine, serious riflemen make their own anyway.

[@DanielMorales-zq1xn]

El rifle de mis sueños, es precioso y poderoso!!!

[@MatthewWarehamlaw]

I love these rifles, but I haven’t been able to buy Ammo in so long that I am afraid to shoot it

[@clay8222]

I own the mark v weathermark in the 257. I absolutely love it. Whitetails absolutely despise it. They don’t have a chance

[@anthonykaiser974]

155mm and larger guns and howitzers use a similar breach concept. Ours typically are stepped thread, but it's all similar to the interupted screw thread used on naval guns.

[@robertfink1126]

I love my Mark V in 460 Weatherby

[@richardlong8736]

Went to the website, didn't really see anything "custom" other than what you could do to the floorplate. Really dissappointing. I would expect to be able to pick custom barrel profile woods/stocks LOP, etc.

[@z06cowboy72]

Today's Custom Shop is simply a Mod Shop, Nothing like the Dean Rumbagh days. A shame, but those days look to be behind us Mark V loyal.

[@diggingoonschmit]

@@z06cowboy72Dean was the shipping manager in the South Gate years. Then was designated historian when we moved the Atascadero. Great guy and he’s still kick’n! I started in 1983 as MK V gunsmith doing the metal custom and standard work. Best job ever! Left, in ‘96.

[@Slorgh]

I love the Mark V's. Such great action and beautiful craftmanship, sadly not a big fan of the Weatherby specific calibers though.

[@livingadreamlife1428]

Those specific calibers are what entirely differentiate Weatherby from other rifle manufacturers. Not only are the Mark V’s superior in craftsmanship, but the specific cartridges offer superior performance over others in both speed and power. You have to appreciate the craftsmanship and performance factors to purchase a Weatherby. Think BMW automobile. Otherwise, simply buy a Chevy. Nothing wrong with either but Westherby’s specific cartridges yield greater performances for those willing to pay for it.

[@1fast10r]

I love my mark v deluxe

[@damdaniel1]

My dad has one but it's old and it hasn't been shot in years maybe a decade and I'm not sure if it's safe

[@keatonjohnson263]

Now we need the lazermark back

[@Weatherby406]

Need the deluxe vanguard back too

[@gunsandcars3648]

Love my mark V in 300 Weatherby magnum, bluing puts my Remington and Winchester to shame

[@brandonrenner9597]

😮

[@williamfeldner9356]

My favorite was the Euromark,, I made a mistake when I traded mine away………..

[@flash.gordon]

First!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂