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Yes - your rifle can be sent to Weatherby for refurbishing or modification.

Weatherby currently manufactures ammunition for Weatherby Magnum calibers only, and has no intentions to manufacture on an ongoing basis standard cartridge ammunition. Weatherby recommends you purchase premium standard cartridge ammunition from a high quality ammunition manufacturer.

NOTE:  Weatherby did produce a small run of non-Weatherby caliber ammunition in 1997. Calibers included: .270 Win., .30-06 Spfd., 7mm Rem. Mag., .300 Win. Mag., .338 Win. Mag., and .375 H&H Mag.

All Weatherby Mark V® rifles (.257 Wby. Mag. - .460 Wby. Mag.) can be ordered as a left-hand model. For more information, please call the Weatherby Custom Shop at (805) 227-2600.

You can learn the history and lineage of your Weatherby firearm, researched and authenticated through the Weatherby company records. You’ll receive an embossed letter of authenticity which verifies the country of origin, the date your firearm was shipped, where the firearm was originally delivered and a list of features, including any custom embellishments. Each certificate is personally signed by Roy E. Weatherby, Jr., President, and Dean Rumbaugh, Company Historian. Cost for each serial number search is $50 ($75 for Custom rifles, $100 for Special Edition or Commemorative rifles). You may print and mail the Authenticity Order Form or for information, write Company Historian, 1605 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Additional historical information can also be gathered from Weatherby. The Man. The Gun. The Legend. This 290-page biography, written by Grits and Tom Gresham, contains a tremendous amount of historical information that you may find valuable in the search for your firearm’s history. Standard hardbound copies are just $30.00. Proceeds benefit the Weatherby Foundation International. See your Weatherby dealer today or order online.

* Newest editions contain loading data on the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum and .338-378 Weatherby Magnum.

9 lug Mark V® or Vanguard®: Leupold® models – 51701-51710
6 lug Mark V®: Leupold® models- 52507-52510

9 lug Mark V®- Talley® model-252705
6 lug Mark V®- Talley® Model-252706
Vanguard®- Talley® model- 252734

 .063-.069

Yes.

The Vanguard® bolt diameter is .680.

In an effort to contain costs and keep the Vanguard as affordable as possible, we have discontinued the inclusion of a factory-shot target in each Vanguard box with our July 2009 promotion. However, every Vanguard rifle continues to be made to our exacting specifications and quality control. And as always, it is backed by a written accuracy guarantee (Guaranteed to shoot a 1 1/2" 3-shot group at 100 yards from a cold barrel when used with premium (non-Weatherby calibers) or Weatherby factory ammunition).

You can learn the history and lineage of your Weatherby® firearm, researched and authenticated through the Weatherby company records. You’ll receive an embossed letter of authenticity which verifies the country of origin, the date your firearm was shipped, where the firearm was originally delivered and a list of features, including any custom embellishments. Each certificate is personally signed by Roy E. Weatherby, Jr., President, and Dean Rumbaugh, Company Historian. Cost for each serial number search is $50 ($75 for Custom rifles, $100 for Special Edition or Commemorative rifles). You may print and mail the Authenticity Order Form or for information, write Company Historian, 1605 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446.

Additional historical information can also be gathered from Weatherby. The Man. The Gun. The Legend. This 290-page biography, written by Grits and Tom Gresham, contains a tremendous amount of historical information that you may find valuable in the search for your firearm’s history. Standard hardbound copies are just $30.00. Proceeds benefit Weatherby Foundation International. See your Weatherby dealer today or order online.

Vanguard® barrel threads are 26mm 1.5 pitch.

The tooling cost for creating a left handed version of the Vanguard® is cost prohibitive.

Weatherby’s service policy statement reads as follows:

“Weatherby is a name that has been synonymous with quality firearms for over 65 years. All Weatherby® firearms are manufactured of the finest materials, and have been thoroughly inspected and tested in every phase of production.

Because of the confidence we have in our products, Weatherby does not provide a written warranty, but rather stands behind its reputation for customer service and satisfaction.

Simply stated, we will consider requests for service or repair of Weatherby® firearms on a case-by-case basis. A determination will be made, taking into consideration such things as the age and condition of the firearm, and the circumstances surrounding its malfunction or other problem.

Weatherby® will not be responsible for defects resulting from ordinary wear and tear, alterations by unauthorized persons, accidents, misuse, use of incorrect or other than factory-loaded ammunition, or failure to provide reasonable and normal maintenance.

Should any Weatherby® firearm require service or repair under this service policy, it must be delivered transportation prepaid to an authorized Weatherby Service Center. The product must be accompanied by a proof of purchase, and a letter explaining the problem. The rifle should also be insured by the owner at time of shipment, as Weatherby, Inc. can accept no responsibility for damage or loss in transit. Weatherby will pay all charges to return the product to the owner if it is accepted for service or repair under the provisions of this policy.”

All Weatherby® (Mark V® and Vanguard®) rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 1- 1/2" (or better) 3-shot group at 100 yards from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby® factory ammunition. For Weatherby® rifles chambered in non-Weatherby® calibers, the guarantee is effective when premium loads are used. If for some reason your rifle does not shoot within the guarantee, Weatherby advises you to send the rifle to a Weatherby-authorized service center. After being tested by the service center, if indeed it does not shoot within the guarantee and the rifle has not been altered, the service center will repair the rifle under warranty, or forward it to the factory for inspection and replacement approval, if deemed necessary.

Weatherby guarantees that your rifle will shoot at a minimum one bullet type and grain weight within our accuracy guarantee.  We do not guarantee that every bullet type or grain weight for every caliber will shoot within our accuracy guarantee.

Select models (SUB-MOA) are guaranteed to shoot .99" or less at 100 yards when used with specified Weatherby factory or premium ammunition (3-shot group).

No. Components are not interchangeable between the Mark V® and the Vanguard®.

No.

Twist- the rate of spiral of the rifling. Given as the barrel length required for making one full revolution: i.e., “one turn in ten inches,” etc.
Nosler, Nosler Reloading Guide #6, November 2007

The rate of twist affects which bullets are the most stable in flight.  This then determines the best accuracy for your rifle.

* It is important to note that the rate of twist is determined by the cartridge developer and is usually at the optimum twist rate for stability.

We have found through our testing that barrels having a smaller outside diameter than our #3 contour require upward pressure to help stabilize the barrel for increased accuracy.  Our free floated barrels have enough rigidity in the barrel for them to be free floated.

TWO BOX BARREL BREAK-IN
This barrel break-in procedure requires two boxes of ammunition to complete.  Start out by shooting one round at a time, cleaning the barrel thoroughly after each round and allowing it to cool.  This process should be followed for a total of ten rounds.

Then take the remaining thirty rounds and shoot ten three shot groups, cleaning the barrel thoroughly after each group and allowing it to cool completely before firing the next group.  Once ten, three shot groups have been fired the barrel is adequately broken in.  At this point the rifle can be sighted in and used.

Threads on the Accubrake are dependent on the barrel contour.

There is Weatherby-authorized Accubrake™ installation centers located across the United States. You can have an Accubrake™ installed on your rifle at any one of these centers or in the Weatherby Custom Shop in Paso Robles, CA. The work done by these centers is the same as would be done by the factory and the warranty of the rifle would still be in place. A list of these authorized installation centers can be found on this web site or you can call Weatherby for a list.

Any Muzzle brake can change the harmonics of the barrel .However; with the Accubrake ™we normally see only a slight change in the point of impact, not in the accuracy of the rifle.

Screws for wood stocks have a torque specification of 35 inch pounds.  Please note, however, that you should tighten the rear screw first and then the front screw.

If yours is a Fibermark® or an Accumark® stock.The torque specifications is 55 inch pounds.
The correct assembly procedure is:

1. Tighten the rear trigger guard screw first to 30 inch pounds.
2. Align the Barrel to the center of the barrel channel in the fore stock.
3. Tighten the front trigger guard screw to 30 inch pounds.
4. Tighten the rear screw to 50-55 inch pounds.
5. Finally, tighten the front trigger guard screw to 50 -55 inch pounds. 

Applying this method, using a torque screwdriver of the proper size, will insure the proper fit between the receiver, and custom aluminum bedding block, as well as the proper positioning of the barrel in the barrel channel.

Stoney point XL bore guide.
Midway sells a bore guide by MTM for calibers .2525 caliber to .378.
Brownells has a bore guide for the MarkXXII®.

The rifle must be ordered through a Weatherby Dealer or Distributor.