mike mccormick
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Is this action any better than a R700? Is it worth consideration ?
Weatherby 307 action....worth messing with?
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I read a review that stated “This is the action Remington should have made all along”. I’ve only handled the 307 action but to the naked eye (for whatever that’s worth) the fit and tolerances seemed a bit more precise than the 700’s I’ve looked at. The tenon threads definitely looked much better. But assuming all other things are equal I’d opt for the 307 simply for a superior extractor design.
jackieschmidt
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All I know is what the glossy ads say.
There is one thing that is 100% fact. By using that particular extractor, Weatherby has negated one of the major selling points of Mile Walker’s 721/722/model 700/model 600-660/model 7/XP100 design.
That being the much vaunted “three rings of steel” that did an excellent job of containing the consequences of a blown or split case head.
There is one thing that is 100% fact. By using that particular extractor, Weatherby has negated one of the major selling points of Mile Walker’s 721/722/model 700/model 600-660/model 7/XP100 design.
That being the much vaunted “three rings of steel” that did an excellent job of containing the consequences of a blown or split case head.
mike mccormick
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Anyone laid hands on one?
xr650rRider
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Prose
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I have. Was not impressed. I picked three up and they all ran rough. I picked up a ruger american gen 2 and it was more smooth.
Sniperhandle
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I don't know what people see in the Ruger American, I mean it's got all kinds of wonky stuff going on, Like the trigger? That's goofy, The bedding system is just weird, Plastic everywhere.
I do like the design of the Ruger American bolt, Except for the Plastic bolt shroud? Why do they do this? It breaks, It wouldn't cost $2.00 more to cast one from Aluminum.
I will say that they did some stuff right, Like the decision to make mini actions for 6 Arc, 7.62x39, 6.5 Grendel etc. That's what people want, Why isn't everyone making them?
I like the 450 Bushmaster chambering they offer.
The Ruger American is not in the same league as the Weatherby. I'm sure the Ruger has it's place, And if people like them that's fine, I just don't like them.
Prose
Silver $$ Contributor
I agree with you, that's why I expected the bolt to run a lot smoother than on a ruger american.
The 307 felt cheap and plasticky, but isn't. I love weatherby and I love what they are doing. I expect their production to get a lot better as they go, but the three I touched felt terrible. The barrel channels were uneven and touching the stocks. Basic stuff.
Sniperhandle
Silver $$ Contributor
I like how the bolt handle is removable, I would expect someone to start making nicer ones. I think for a MSRP of $750.00, These will sell pretty well. Probably be cheaper from distributors.
I wouldn't mind having one setup for the RPM cartridges, I am going to be doing a 30x6.5 rpm in the future.
I wouldn't mind having one setup for the RPM cartridges, I am going to be doing a 30x6.5 rpm in the future.
Prose
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The ones I handled were something like $1,050.
mike mccormick
Silver $$ Contributor
The bare actions are around 700 dollars. Wondering if they are worth using
Prose
Silver $$ Contributor
As far as I am concerned, the 307 is entry level. It's a remington clone replacing the vanguard. For a couple hundred more you are getting professional grade. For $700 I'd say you are better off with an actual Remington, tikka, or even a nicer savage. I will say, if you were comparing it to a straight remington, you do gain .175" for seating depth due to the longer mag box. I'd say that's about the only thing you are gaining. No dog in this fight though.
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Okiehunter85
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You can get a ptg blueprinted 307 action for like 360 bucks today, they are 25%off
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ggshoots
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In their pics that looks like a different setup than the 307 Builders Action. It also says Build to Order. Does that mean none in inventory which is a problem with them some times?
Okiehunter85
Silver $$ Contributor
Ya it does look different not sure of how much I just figured that’s dam cheap for a blueprinted action and then you had to Remind me it’s ptg. Gonna be a year before I get it isn’t it .
jackieschmidt
Gold $$ Contributor
I wonder what are they “blueprinting”?
Maybe the firing pin block, making sure it’s not binding. I would assume the face and threads are true with the bolt way. The extractor timing is not part of the bolt handle, that is machined into the bolt.
that little fit on the bolt handle that goes into the bolt body. How easy would it be to bend, or even break that if you had a really tight case? From the lines on the handle, It appears to be an investment casting of some sort, I doubt it’s a drop forging.
Perhaps Weatherby could shine som light on this.
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mike mccormick
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Sorry.....starting laughing at " PT&G" . I would sooner light my cash on fire...
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