Is Anything Better Than A WEATHERBY?

One of my earliest memories as a "gunner" is longing to own a Weatherby rifle. I think a lot of you share my love of Weatherby rifles and I hope you enjoy this look at these excellent firearms. On the table I have different Weatherbys including a Mark 5 and a Vanguard. I also have on display, and discuss, some interesting cartridges. I ask you...is there a bad Weatherby? Share your opinion with me down below and don't forget to follow the links for more USOG. Remember to subscribe and thanks for watching. Keep safe out there.
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[@Puckerupbuttercup261]

“On the ragged edge of being watchable.” No Sir! I thoroughly enjoy your videos and envy your collection. You seem to be one of the kindest and most polite firearm content creators on KZbin. Please keep up the good work and pay haters no mind.

[@FestusBro]

I appreciate the sheer honesty of that offhand remark.

[@grantmitton6346]

I concur,..you're videos are Very enjoyable.

[@micstica]

If anyone was expecting the usual carny show blow hards, they really came to the wrong place. This is a wonderful chanel. Keeep it up, of course you will, its clear its in your personality.

[@christopherrobin361]

@@micstica Count me in, too. I wish Mike was an uncle of mine---and I do have uncles that are good, kind men.

[@lb4937]

I agree

[@brittstratton3251]

I don't know why but it is just so relaxing for me to listen to your voice like we're just sitting around drinking coffee and talking about guns and I surely appreciate you.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Britt - I'm with you; I just love talking guns and all things. Hope to meet you. Have a fine weekend.

[@Tyler-xr5po]

On the ragged edge of being watchable, haha. I look forward to your videos every week! I just wish you had more time and could post more frequently! Another great video as always! The insight that you provide is extremely valuable and greatly appreciated!

[@sonnypate6808]

I have a Mark V in .300 with a Schmitt + Bender scope. I've had it since '84. It is the finest hunting rifle I have ever seen.

[@macexpert7247]

I find solitude in your calm video’s after seeing other ragged hyped up youtubers 🖐

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I'm so glad Mac. I wish you all the best.

[@Magisktification]

Yeah watching this channel does not give me stomache aches like many. I just cant see it. This channel is great i do love it!

[@crusader777]

Well said !!!

[@coolray99]

Sooooo true.

[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

@USOG , you have a fantastic channel. don't think we don't enjoy it. we watch it for a reason.

[@dapsapsrp]

Your videos are wonderfully entertaining and informative. Your calm and gracious demeanor makes them special and your presentations allow us gun enthusiasts to see rare and unusual firearms we don't get to see everyday.

[@johnmathews4390]

Really enjoy your work. Love the combined knowledge and humility. We need more people like you out there. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@13Hangfire]

Great video and information about the mighty Weatherby... thanks for sharing!

[@thebleeb1681]

I can sit on the ragged edge and watch your videos all day long. You're a wealth of information, delivered honestly and humbly. I am a proud owner of a Mark V Accumark in .340 Weatherby, which I purchased new for elk hunting. It is a supremely accurate long-range cartridge, and captivating to handload for with the unique freebore aspect.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi The Bleeb - Great rifle and cartridge - the 340 in the Mark V is just about unstoppable. Everything falls down.

[@2011persol]

wonder wht loads u get for tht beastly cartridge, once the fabrique listed the .340 250 gr@ 3000 fps, they toned down to 2960 fps nowadays, and tht is still darn impressive...wonder with the newer powders wht is achievable with say 250 gr pills...will it actually do 3000 fps ++ ??

[@greeneyedmonstrosity]

Au contraire, I love the no frills nature of your material. No puffery, just great information.

[@normanmallory2055]

I like this one .. The town i grew up in had a Weatherby dealer out of the 6 stores in business and once a month back in the late 1950's and into the 1960's i would stop at the Weatherby dealer about once a month to look over the collection .. The Weatherby rifles to me were top notch in quality and workmanship and i told myself one day i'm going to buy one ..I remember at the time my Dad thought one of those was way too much money when you could buy model 70 for $124.00 or a Remington 700 for around the same ..So as time passed and i saved my money and i bought a Weatherby in .224 as i wanted a ctg close to the 22/250 in performance and the .224 is just that .. What a sweet quality rifle that would shoot very accurate .. You are correct the Weatherby rifles Mark V were made in Germany by J. P. Sauer & Sons who also built the fine Colt Sauer bolt rifles that were of excellent quality too .. I'm very happy with my Weatherby rifle to me there was nothing like a Weatherby ..I hunted with hunters who used the Weatherby 300 magnum for mostly elk , i never seen a bull walk away from that cartridge it would reach out there and deliver the results .. In fact it was 9 years ago i met a fellow at the range who had a Weatherby 30/378 now i was impressed with that ctg, of course he asked if i wanted to fire it , oh yes i would like to try it .. He had 1" thick steel plates hung up @400 yards his scope had marks for 200,300,400 and he told me which mark to use , oh my i'll tell you what those 190 grain bullets just paper punched those steel plates , that was fun..His favorite load was 119 grains of a certain powder ... off the bench it really wasn't near as bad as i thought the recoil would be .. You did a very good job , well done .. thanks

[@ronkay1573]

Thank you for the video. My first rifle was Weatherby mark v in 7 Wes mag with a west German zeiss scope. It was Christmas present and I was 18 yrs old. I’m over 50 now and still hunt with it. Zero issues and as accurate as it is beautiful.

[@SatBchMagicer]

Always enjoyable and informative firearms videos by you. Your 'style', laid back and 'folksy' (in my view) are just right to keep us viewers paying attention AND learning things we just did NOT know, on our own. Keep up the GREAT work!

[@sargetheshelterdog8291]

Love my Weatherby 270 Mag and Mauser 98 25-06 so much, my wife left me. Now all I do is hunt. Life is good. Lovin' this video!!!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Sarge! Hunting is the way - and a 25-06 Mauser is a dear rifle : )

[@bradyb461]

.270 Wby Mags are frickin powerhouses. Been the number one choice for a deer gun in my family for 70+ years. I took an 8 point last week with a .270 Wby Mag.

[@lessharratt8719]

I would be very interested in a video about ballistics. Your videos are far from just watchable. I always look forward to them.

[@ekim000]

I second that request..... twice!

[@nicholassteel5529]

Love your videos. Can you do a video on the 300 Norma? ✌️👍

[@regsparkes6507]

One of my `dream`rifles is a Weatherby, so therefore I enjoyed this video a lot. I especially got a good laugh ( and I did, out loud ) when you talked about the magazine conversion there at the 11:42 mark,...`...or if you miss,...a lot ` You are a true `diplomat Sir ,`I feel the same way about these excessive capacity magazines. Thanks for lifting my spirits.

[@uncleremus5046]

The strength of the action of the Weatherby’s is astounding & often overlooked. Great Video 👍

[@adamkadir3803]

African Professional Hunters disagree. I've heard countless stories from the senior members of my local ranges when I've asking about an Africa hunt, that most PH's won't let you use a Weatherby because of how weak they are.

[@jiveturkey9993]

Capable of 200,000 PSI is pretty damn astounding to me.

[@uncleremus5046]

The MK V 9 lug action is a weak action? Lmao remind me not to ask your professional hunter friends anything firearm related!

[@adamkadir3803]

@@uncleremus5046 it's not the lugs that fail. It's the firing pin.

[@Nick-wn1xw]

@@adamkadir3803 what stress is the firing pin under? NEVER have heard of a Weatherby firing pin breaking. EVER.

[@CREvothegreater]

This is actually 1 of my fav gun channels, prob my most watched....

[@gregawallace]

Quality video, please don’t sell yourself short. The only thing lacking in your video was omission of the .257 weatherby magnum, it was Roy’s favorite (and is my favorite) cartridge. Not only is it one of the most iconic and best selling weatherby cartridges but it is only now over seventy years later that is is being edged out by the ballistics of newer 6.5s like the prc. The .257 is the bigger badder grandpa of all the .25 cal and 6.5 mm round it’s still an exceptional hunting cartridge and really deserves a place in any conversation about weatherby.

[@2011persol]

i really doubt the 6.5mm prc will match the big bad .257 wby mag, another channel , reloading weatherby, achieved 101 gr barnes@ 3800 fps !!!! max loads of course..... he also had another load with 92 gr berger @ 3866 fps!!!

[@chikkenbonz]

Ahh a fellow Weatherby connesseur! (sp?) My eyes lit up when I read the title of the video. I too have longed for a Weatherby since my early adolescense years (I'm 51 now). I remember having in my desk in 6th grade a gun magazine with an article on the .340 Weatherby cartridge saying it could be the most versatile cartridge ever (the tops of the desks we had flipped up so you could keep books, papers, etc. in them). The article went on to say it is powerful enough on its own to take any of the largest, most dangerous beasts on earth, along with being downloaded to hunt deer and smaller fauna. I have wanted a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in .340 Weatherby Magnum ever since. One could argue that the Mk V Deluxe is among the most beautiful rifles ever made. Simply gorgeous. At around $2500, a fair price as well for such a fine rifle. One day I WILL own one....one day....... Btw, AWESOME VIDEO!! And what tremor?? Youre fine brother. No one's bothered by it...whatever it is. I can't tell anything's wrong?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you for your kindness and sharing the Weatherby life story. I'm certain you'll have a Weatherby soon - all good things to those who wait. Some of the Mark Vs have wood that is so spectacular I can't believe it. Lately I handled 2 that would be Grade 7 if they were Turkish walnut - all for what amounts to a very modest price considering... Anyway, I'm with you and look forward to which cal. you choose. All the best to you.

[@robertpatterson3406]

I for one could not imagine why this fine gentleman could possibly have haters . He has probably forgot more about guns than most people know about them , with that being said you sir are a pleasure to watch and to learn from .

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Robert - it's all okay : )

[@Nick-wn1xw]

I’ve owned 4 Mark V’s, still own 3 Vanguards and have owned more Vanguards than I can remember off the too of my head. The Mark V’s have never been anything but reliable and accurate as are the Vanguards. But given the choice I will take a Vanguard. The two lug system is more than strong enough as history has proven and provides far more primary extraction and seating power in the cams than a multi lug system. The more lugs you have the more camming power you lose. When Weatherby went from the classic polished bolt with straight flutes on the Mark V to the oh so trendy spiral flutes and black bolt that was the final nail for me with the Mark V. It, to me, lost its distinctiveness. Just my opinion. Interestingly that Howa makes the Vanguard and also used to make the Mark V. It is a great book too. Read mine a couple times now. Really liked the old school ammo boxes far better than the new style.

[@GD-zj2dl]

@@handle--729 Do you mind to share with us your knowledge or experience about bad Vanguard?!

[@GD-zj2dl]

@@handle--729 WOW! Well that's great! Thanks for your reply!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

@@handle--729 My Winchester XPR in 300wsm shoots MOA also. I've shot it out to 500 yards. My handloads with hornady 178eldx bullets shoot well. It's not bad for a rifle I found on sale for $275.

[@pewpew9040]

@@handle--729 HOWA 1500 almost is exactly the same Vanguard but 2/3 price. I choose HOWA 1500

[@johnbodman4504]

Are you saying that the vanguard is better than the mark V I only look for accuracy when I buy a rifle because I often compete in matches.

[@JohnNicholasM]

One of my favorite rifles was an Interarms Mark X 30-06. Beautiful deep blue black finish, like new bore. Inherited from my beloved late Father in Law, Gifted to my son. He wanted a scope mounted and took it to a reputable gun shop and they asked where did you get this? They loved it. Classic Mauser action. Beautiful, slick, accurate. A real rifle.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

They are so fine; and your son's - even more meaningful. Guns seem to be one of the few things that last, are useful and carry memories that most things don't. Thanks for writing.

[@CrimeVid]

Don’t even think about your tremor, one of my oldest friends a boat builder, carpenter, yachtsman, surveyor, rattled so much you thought he’d fall to bits ! watching him getting ready to use a circular saw was frightening. But he’s still going in his seventies and still takes it in his stride. PS I didn’t even notice yours.

[@swkohnle08]

Mike, I would definitely say that your channel is one of the best. Far from “ragged edge”. Regarding Weatherby rifles, back in the late 1970’s as a teen, we had a family friend who was an avid hunter and in particular, bear hunter. He had a large collection of Weatherby rifles and stuffed Grizzlies. He invited my folks and I to dinner and showed me his collection of Weatherby rifles. I don’t recall how many he had, but there were a lot and at the time, I think I was more interested in his daughter than his fine collection. He told us many bear hunting stories in Alaska and in one story, he and his pilot of a small single engine float plane ended up in Soviet airspace where they landed and bagged a bear on some island. Then quickly loaded the bear on the plane and got back to the US. He always said that Weatherby was the rifle to have for hunting. He has long since past on, not sure whatever happened to his collection. As always, I enjoyed your video. Cheers.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi Stephen - Thank you; I love the story - hunting in Russia from Alaska. Maybe there are Russians hunting in Alaska as well. : ) All the best to you.

[@grwolf272]

Thank you, Sir, for the nice informative videos. I find myself able to hold otherwise impossible conversations with folks about certain rifles without always realizing where I remembered the information you share. In a world that values ignorance you are a real treasure.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you GR - I am so grateful to have you here and to be able to share a few things that I know. God Bless.

[@mattmackmack9173]

You are anything but "the ragged edge of watchable." Your whole presentation is this very comfortable, down home style that friends and colleagues have when they have a shared interest or hobby. It is particularly relaxing watching your videos after a long stressful day. Don't change a thing.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Matt. A note such as you sent means a lot to me.

[@dc2090]

340 Wby and .240wby are perhaps the greatest weatherby's and most overlooked.

[@ronlafitte6864]

Excellent video as always!!! I almost bought a 300 Weatherby magnum Mk V and I still don’t know why I didn’t do it. They are beautiful and so accurate. Roy Weatherby was a very innovative man, just as John Browning and Mr. Thompson. They were trend setters! I look forward to your videos, Mike! Thank you!!!

[@johnbodman4504]

I am a long range bench rest shooter, all of my guns have been built by a gunsmith for whatever round that interests at the time. I had a rifle built for a 300 weatherby and I have won more matches with it than anything else. Weatherby was ahead of all the others with his case design and the extra powder that it can hold due to the fact the the shoulders are much steeper. I don't know much about the quality of the rifles but they look good and I have never heard a bad report about one. From what I can see, it comes down to the quality of the barrel. If the barrel is good then you can bet the action will be good, I have never heard of a good barrel on a bad action. Anyway I might buy one for hunting, I don't think I could go wrong.

[@danielingle4135]

I bought Roy Weatherby's personal 300 Mag..... 30 years ago and I still have it.....Mark 5

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

A great and bold man - you have a historic rifle - but you know that. Thanks for the note.

[@davidwilson2657]

You likely mean one of his personal guns. Is it a Japan made gun?

[@ed5042]

GOOD TO SEE YOU AGAIN!

[@georgeflutey838]

"Ragged Edge", you must be kidding. Your videos are among the best on youtube. Please keep them coming. From New Zealand

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you George. All the best to you in NZ 👍

[@Lando62]

"or you miss what you are shooting at a lot" Right on! Love it!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

: )

[@richardalden939]

One of my earliest longings too! I can totally relate, "when I was young and had no money and no guns". I think I still have my 1971 Weatherby catalog with the original drool marks!

[@johncormier646]

Back in the sixties I would read the Outdoor Life magazines in my elementary school library. They always had Weatherby adds in them. Fast forward forty five years and I see a Mark V Deluxe at a pawn shop in gorgeous condition with the Signature scope. That .300 Wthby. Magnum kicks like a mule and is completely useless on our Florida deer, but I'll never sell it.

[@magnumcipher4971]

Kind sir, I always thoroughly enjoy your videos, which I find quite more than “barely watchable”! Otherwise, your tremor is just another thing that makes you, you. I for one, admire you. Thanks for another great video.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Magnum Cipher; I wish everyone was like you.

[@freddywarren69]

I bought a Weatherby Mk V after watching your first Weatherby video. Great video.

[@joegerich641]

Your not on the ragged edge of watchable. What i appreciate most about your videos is your humility. I've enjoyed all your videos even with your weird accent.

[@COIcultist]

I was taken aback by that comment too. It would be a dull world if we were all the same!

[@Alex-tc5kh]

He's Canadian eh, sorry you have trouble with accent.

[@joegerich641]

I don't have a problem with anyone's accent. Just making a joke. Jeez.

[@Alex-tc5kh]

@@joegerich641 same

[@keithbailey7938]

You are so educated, enthusiastic and well-rounded as a person. I can sense your humility and experience in life. Good job on a life well done my dear Sir.

[@stevecochran2677]

Always a pleasure watching your videos, thank you for posting them.

[@badgerstate3451]

"I'm on the ragged edge of watchable... " You're Killing me. Your videos are very well done.

[@MultiDanzig]

I love the German made weatherby rifles. I believe they were made by sauer. Excellent rifles very beautiful. You should do a clip on them

[@strokersteve468]

As a kid in the early 60s, I'd look at every gun magazine I could find. I remember the Weatherby ads. Featuring famous Hollywood stars holding their rifles. I thought wow, they must be incredible rifles. Thanks for your enjoyable videos!

[@remko1238]

Your vids are as enjoyable as can be,, nothing ragged edged to be afraid of 👍🏽

[@pseudopetrus]

Mike, I don't care what anyone says, you are not a hoarder! Hoarders don't share! Thank you for sharing these great videos and your fantastic collection, I watch them over time, more than once!

[@igy648]

Sir you are so humble you obviously could be arrogant with your collection and your knowledge but you are humble at every turn, you are a good man. I always finding another video you have made and I feel like I just had a short class with a very patient professor. Thank you for your being here to help all of us who watch learn things we could hear no place else.

[@joecosgrove5711]

I'm so busy looking at the guns and listening to you I never even noticed that you have a tremmer !!!

[@flapwheat]

As others have said, your videos are always fascinating! You fill a niche, in that you talk about form, function, collectibility, and legacy. I don't own a Weatherby (yet!) but I totally agree: when I was younger, I always thought they'd forever be untouchable! Happy to hear that the current Vanguard is still a quality firearm!

[@ulyssesbullock7261]

Sir your Trimble doesn’t bother anybody if it does to bad !!!!! You’re doing a fabulous job keep up the good work much appreciated!!!!!!

[@chuckminick9511]

By far my favorite you tube gun discussion ! You have a humble way about you that's not common in the world we live in . Thank you sir .

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Chuck. All the best to you and yours for the holiday season.

[@craigparish521]

I bought.270 W Mag 30 some yrs ago. Very accurate & powerful rifle. Thanks for video, I thought it was great !!

[@sandych33ks1]

Yet another great video. I dont own a Weatherby yet but its on my bucket list in the near future.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you sandych33ks1 - I appreciate every encouraging word - and hope you get a Weatherby soon.

[@JIMBOX98]

There's nothing wrong with your videos--I really like them and almost all my rifles are WEATHERBY, so I totally agree with you--and my WEATHERBY'S have been flawless for over 25 years !

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks James.

[@coreychilders4970]

I had a weatherby vanguard 300 mag one time. Great rifle

[@OveLerdahl]

Greetings from Norway, thank you for all fantastic videos, the best and very sympatic

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

All the best to you in Norway! Thank you!

[@jimf1964]

I see you threw in my beloved, beaten old $100 Mauser. 🙂 Have to say Ive never run across Wetherbys. They're rare around here, or no one ever sells them. And no need to apologize for the tremor! I, like many others, was worried you had Parkinson's, but I doubt anyone is actually bothered by it. Oh yeah, and you got about 2000 views in about an hour according to what I see, so I guess your videos are better than you think.

[@stephensmith4480]

Hi Mike. Interesting as always. I like that story of the Banknote, it brings all sorts of thoughts to mind. In those days, it would have had a lot more value than today I would think. Till next time, keep safe.

[@steelcider-9508]

This channel is a treasure trove of underrated brands. Keep making videos I watch them all!

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Steel&Cider - I need all the help I can get : )

[@zayacz123]

Thank you. I’ve always been fascinated with Weatherby rifles. The first one I bought, over 40 years ago, is a 22 LR. It’s magazine fed. It’s finicky, but that’s ok. It’s a Weatherby. I also have a 257 Accumark.

[@markr5132]

Few better examples of how much of society's somewhat depraved is noticing how an outstanding channel like this which highlights, history, engineering, manufacturing, art etc etc.. in the form of firearms has such a small fraction of subscribers compared to young adults with zero intelligence acting like five year olds! Keep up your Wonderfull content and demeanor it is much appreciated !! Its truly amazing how much you teach us in each video !

[@berrylawncare4890]

I could probably talk all day with you about weatherby rifles keep up the Great work👍🏼

[@johnhutcheson8869]

I resisted for more than 70 yrs and today bought a Sauer Weatherby Europa in .30-.06 with 9 locking lugs !! Made in 1967. Griffin and Howe mount with a Schmidt and Bender 1.1 -4 x 20. Would enjoy sending you the pics if I knew how.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Congratulations John - very hard to find and with the G&H scope and S&B scope - you're set! Those have exceptional stock work and shaping - just beautiful and the finish is the best. You'll get another 70 years use minimum out of that one. Please send to [e-mail] I can't wait to see. All the best to you.

[@oldgoat1890]

$150 for a '98 mauser? You can barely find an action for that anymore.Good deal.

[@sartainja]

Use to elk hunt in New Mexico with a fellow who had a Weatherby in 7mm Weatherby Magnum. He had the rifle since the 1970’s and had taken more elk with it than he could remember.

[@jeanmorin3247]

USOG is the champion of the understatement on the Internet. There is nothing that he says that is right 'unless I'm wrong...' You would not believe, listening to him talk about himself, that he is the most credible commentator on firearms in the whole You Tube world! USOG, you're a treasure to afficionadi and your sponsors better know it...Please go on! If you are on the ragged edge of being watchable, your competition has already tumbled down the cliff.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hello Jean, Your kind and generous words are so encouraging : ) I'll keep going and truly appreciate that you took the time to write. The greatest thing one can hope for in life, IMHO, is to do things for others - I always try to do that. I wish you the very best my friend.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Good call - way too much gun for starlings anyway : )

[@livin3179]

I like this guy lol he’s very watchable. Very serious and knowledgeable, but doesn’t take himself too seriously. 👍🏽👏🏽

[@JoachimderZweite]

I really enjoyed the video and I was very happy to see two complete Weatherby Rifles.

[@Drivapete]

For me, the Vanguard is the best value on the market today. I have a 257 Roy and a 6.5 creedmore, both will shoot 1/2in groups at 100yds with my reloads. My daughter has a Vanguard carbine in 7-08 that is also very accurate. Never wanted, or needed a Mk 5 as the price does not justify any improvement over the Vanguard. Just my thoughts!

[@Me2Lancer]

Thanks for sharing these wonderful Weatherlyby rifles with us. What's not to love about them.

[@coaltrain4423]

I'd like to say I certainly enjoy your videos,and also want to day that you sir are a very kind ,humble and classy person.Thanks for what you do.

[@glenbuyer8738]

Hey mate I really enjoy your channel, it’s a refreshing change from the exaggerated fake content that seems to be everywhere. Thanks again

[@russellking9762]

Watching from down here in New Zealand love that Weatherby and wouldn't mind that Mauser....as for your tremor...not even an issue Sir...more vids please

[@wadeeubanks4560]

Your tremor doesn’t bother me. I love your presentation of videos and honesty concerning your knowledge and love for firearms. Keep up the good work.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks Wade - the latest medication seems to be working but it makes me sleepy hahaha. Glad you're on the channel.

[@scottjohnson9642]

You sir are a scholar and a gentleman when I was seven years old in 1969 my dad's best friend moved back to alabama from Alaska where he had been working as a mine engineer he had a weatherby rifle he had bought to hunt moose and a couple of browning shotguns i spent many hours just standing in front of his gun cabinet dreaming of the day when i could have my own guns i never did end up with any that pretty but i probably wouldn't be who i am if i hadn't seen that first weatherby i really enjoy your videos thank you very much for your time and effort

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Scott. Notes such as yours give that good feeling and I'm inspired to do more. I'm glad your dad had such a best friend and that you stood by that cabinet - and so much flowed from there. I'll keep going and truly appreciate your kind words. God Bless.

[@rodfast8196]

I have one of those fine rifles. It's a left hand , 240 mark five. It still shoots as good as it did in 1971 when it was new. Someone told me once it was no good for deer, lol. Best deer rifle I ve ever had, and I ve had many. Love your videos sir.

[@paulfixdivcars5614]

Your tremor doesn’t bother me the slightest, it’s all about your interesting content! 👍👌

[@taproom113]

Outstanding presentation. All the best wishes with the physical health. Weatherby Rocks! ^v^

[@tunafish3216]

I have been watching your channel for a couple of months and really enjoy watching, very informative. I collect a few military guns now and again. I’m 70 years now so I’m slowing down. Great video’s.

[@matthewhelton1725]

I've had a .257 Weatherby over 30 years, built in a Sako Magnum Action. About the time the rifle was being built (in 1988), I got interested in the Powley Ballistics Computer (a slide rule and tables for predicting performance), one of the features that piqued my interest was a Barrel Volume (Barrel Length) vs Case Capacity function... Weatherby cartridges had a reputation for being "overbore" (Barrel Length being too short for the Case Capacity) in several configurations, so I took the opportunity to use the Powley Computer to calculate optimum barrel length for several mid-bore calibers (6mm to 338 caliber)... oddly enough, the .257 Weatherby did come out as a slight overbore until you got to around 26" of rifling... so I built the rifle with a 28" long barrel. Six weeks later, the proof was in the pudding: it was pushing 100 grain bullets at over 3300 FPS with a *starting* load of IMR-4831 (according to the Speer Manual 11th. Edition). The rifle also shot really well: it was meant as a Deer/Coyote rifle, but it was a bit heavy to tote as a deer rifle. Still have the rifle today.

[@Brandenuzis]

Everything from weatherby stomps on Winchester and other manufacturers ballistically. So many 270 win fans don’t even realize there’s a handful of better cartridges. It’s makes me upset the 270,240 and 257 wby isn’t as popular as the 270 win or 308. Got my 257 8 years ago and I’ve taken a handful of whitetail, 2 black bears, an elk and a bighorn sheep. Longest shot was 300 yards. Every animal I’ve taken with it no matter the range both lungs turned into jelly.

[@fifthbusiness2591]

I’d love to see your vault, or even just how you keep all you ammo organized. :) You are remarkably modest and polite.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Hi FB, Thank you. For ammo I have steel filing cabinets - just like for an office - but no papers - just ammo. The guns are in several vaults - it isn't as bad as it might seem : )

[@tylerellis1254]

No need to apologize. I can't get enough of your channel. Really informative and you show some amazing firearms.

[@danrunner84]

Never noticed the tremors. So overwhelmed with the knowledge you're imparting, I rarely see anything other than what you're presenting.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Da V

[@udaybhanusinh7278]

Terrific video!! Great knowledge and wisdom😊

[@redjones5836]

My father was born in South Gate ,California, where Weatherby started. I now own Dads 1955,Winchester model 70, Chambered in Weatherby 300mag. he Hunted 40 deer seasons with same gun, never changed Balvar, Bausch & lomb Scope.my son will inherit that rifle. thanx for informative non Testosterone saturated Videos. [planning on buying A vanguard when possible.]

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Your Dad knew what's what - that 70 in the 300 can do everything. 40 deer seasons - I love that - a longer run than most of us; and your son will have something with meaning that lasts. All the best to you Red.

[@redwinger4281]

Yes I noticed your tremors. I would have never said anything because it doesn't bother me at all. I never heard you talk about it. But some people are just curious or concerned but if it doesn't bother you it shouldn't bother us. Great video. I recently subscribed because I have the same taste in rifles as you do it seems. I wouldn't buy a rifle without iron sights or buy a plastic one

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you for your kind words. I wonder about these sightless rifles and I noticed some of the polymer parts on some rifles are breaking down. Some viewers report that UV seems to break down some trigger guards and flat sections of stocks. I'm not sure but it doesn't sound good. All the best to you.

[@redsky8509]

always worth watching your videos. thank you.

[@borries4222]

i have the same amo box than that . 224 only mine is .300 weatherby and that amo is from 1975. shot my fist cape buffalo with the .300 weatherby on the 12 Aug 2020 and killed it with one shot used 200 grain barns x very happy with the gun it was the best day of my hunting career . thanks for the video

[@paulbryan1013]

Love your content informative without being preachy embrace the tremor it's part of you and you have such a calm delivery look forward to seeing more of whatever you choose to post it's all good thanks again from an old shooter in the UK you sir have become like an old friend

[@ronh8717]

Such an underrated channel

[@bustabass9025]

I drank the Kool-Aid back in '92. My first Weatherby was a semi-glossed Sporter in .340 Wby. From there I realized my next investment would have to be in an RCBS Rock Chucker reloading kit. Since then I have collected five more Mark V and two Vanguards. I love them all and never had a problem with any of them.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

I just love that Kool-Aid expression 😂 I didn't hear it in my cave. Good on you - fine, fine rifles and collection. God Bless.

[@yeedbottomtext7563]

Your channel is a goldmine how did I only just find it?

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thanks for finding! Gold is like that🤣...I'm just kidding. It's a big ocean . Glad you're here.

[@qualquerdomundo]

Yes, two WEATHERBY are better than one! Amazing rifles!

[@captainr.8882]

I LOVE THAT! I found behind the butt plate of my 1954 Savage 99 F, a hand written note from the Savage Employee who did the assembly of my rifle. I bought this rifle as a used gun in 2011 and it was in fact 100% original condition which is why I believe the note survived in place, the stock was never removed. The note contained the first and last name of the Savage Employee as well as a unique phone number. The note read "If you see this, fell free to call the number provided". CL8-88XX was the number, clearly no longer in service. We did however locate the family of the Savage employee, he had passed in 1987. They emphatically asked to buy the note, instead we gave them the rifle and the note at no cost. I did keep a photo of the rifle and photo copy of the note for my scrap book.

[@14goldmedals]

That was a wonderful, generous and kind act. I salute you and your family for giving his family a little piece of the man to always look at and remember. This will become an amazing family story for them for generations I hope. What was the caliber?

[@bobc5730]

I like your delivery. You are genuine and thank you for sharing your information and your opinions

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Bob. I'm glad you're here and took the time to write.

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

Thank you as always, your a treasure.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

🙏 It is my privilege to be here. Thank you for your kind words and being here too.

[@tasunko7672]

My name is sort of like a birth defect, and I don't apologize for it. You don't owe anyone an apology for anything about you, either. I always look forward to your videos. They're the best on KZbin.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you Ta Sunko - As a child I was taught that we are all leaves of and on the same tree. Some may not know this. I thank you for your kindness. Your name is beautiful.

[@blinkhornklinkhammer999]

Appreciate the video, really enjoyed it🙏 Currently shooting a Vanguard 30-06 (circa 1990 give or take 2 years) as my do all rifle . Looking to pick up a Mark V in a magnum caliber this year.

[@UnitedStatesOfGuns]

Thank you - both great : the Vanguard and the Mark V. I have the Vanguard in .240 Weatherby Magnum and the Mark V in 6.5x300 - both MOA, both completely reliable, both beautifully made.

[@rick4649]

Another great video. I own a Weatherby 300 magnum. Beautiful piece of work.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

USOG. May I call you by your first name, Mike? I don't want to be too familiar but, I'd like to make a comment. Sir, you do not owe any of your viewers any explanation or have to offer an apology for anything. I'm not perceptive in most areas but, I do find you to be a very humble man and, I appreciate the way you think and present your videos. Thank you. I used to live in the city of Downey in SoCal, Southern California. Roy Weatherby's children attended the schools I did though I never met them. Different social circles. Anyway, after I started working, I used to visit the Weatherby Gun Store in South Gate, CA. It was only a few miles from where I lived. All that to say, I've been an admirer of the Weatherby line of rifles since 1963 when I would ogle at them behind the counter. I'll always remember that giant Polar Bear that greeted everyone that entered the shop. I could listen to you talk about firearms all day long. Thank you for sharing another wonderful video with us. I look forward to watching your next video. Stan