Weatherby VarmintMaster .223 accurate?

[Steelringer]

Weatherby Super VarmintMaster .223 accurate?

Been thinking hard on a used Super Varmintmaster in 223. Not shot much, maybe 100rds, and great shape. Hearing that the previous owner got less than 1" groups at 100yds w. factory ammo, but he may not be that great of a shot, I am told. Well, for me it is not good enough. I like my varmint rifles to be capable of .25-.50". If I can get one to shoot consistently under .50", I am satisfied. I realize they are not BR rifles.

So, with that in mind, can anyone comment on their experiences with this model. Are they worth it? Will they shoot well? I had an older Mk5 Varmint model years ago in 22/250 that shot well. Should I consider something else? Looking at $C1300 for this rifle. Thanks for your time.

( re-edited....it is s 'Super' model.)

 

[vicvanb]

Your standards (1/4 to 1/2 MOA) are pretty high for a factory varmint rifle. Most factory varmint rifles will not meet them. If you find a Weatherby that will meet your standards you are very lucky but there may be a few out there that will.

With the particular rifle you are interested in, there's only one way to find out--shoot it! No one can predict how it will perform.

 

[Steelringer]

Wby Super V'Master 223

True vic. but one has to have standards
I don't keep any varmint rifle if it will not shoot less than .50" or close to it.
I have a 40XBKS in 6BR that shoots about .35 average for 5 shot groups. I would shoot the Wby., but it is too far away to even consider. But I agree w. you; only way to really find out.
S.

 

[Bill Ohio]

I'd pass on the Wby SVM you're considering

Like many things Weatherby, the price is high for what you get. An H-S Precision stock with the Weatherby hump on the comb. A 'Criterion' (loosely affiliated with Krieger) button rifled barrel. A Weatherby action with its distinctive 9-lug bolt. A hinged floorplate, and a very respectable trigger.

Gently used in the USA, at least a few years ago, you'd be lucky to sell one of these for $900, despite their reputed $1,400 "list price".

Were it my $C1300 to spend, I'd look elsewhere. At least four or five choices come to mind before I'd even consider Weatherby:

Remington
Savage
Tikka
CZ
FN

 

[Steelringer]

Bill, appreciate your thoughts on this matter. I've been teetering on the edge of decision. I am going to pass on this one and look at the others you have mentioned. Thanks.
S.

 

[david dumas]

I've got the savage LRPV and Tikka T-3 both in 223 and both really good shooters AND both under $1300.00 US ,hell I've got under $1300.00 in the two of them without glass,,,,,,,,,,,,

the wind is my friend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

DD

 

[vicvanb]

True vic. but one has to have standards
I don't keep any varmint rifle if it will not shoot less than .50" or close to it.
I have a 40XBKS in 6BR that shoots about .35 average for 5 shot groups. I would shoot the Wby., but it is too far away to even consider. But I agree w. you; only way to really find out.
S.

You cannot expect the Weatherby to compete with the Remington 40XB in the accuracy department. It's apples and oranges.

 

[Worker]

Fogot to mention ?

What about a nice Sako Varmint 75 or 85 ? Or a Cooper ? With $1300 bucks you can get a serious squirrel exploder. Hey where do you live you get an accurized AR-15 heavy bbl that will produce 1/2MOA.

 

[Steelringer]

The Sakos are running new around $1800. About the same or more for Coopers, depending upon configuration. Gee, maybe I should go for the Cooper Phoenix m21 .223 I saw ($1800) Neat looking rifle w. the syn. stock color. I do like the Coopers!
Savage F/TR's are around $1300. The F Class around $1300-1500 depending. (I did see one for $1100, in 6.5 x284; bit of a bbl burner, but nice for LR shooting.) Taxes not incl. in these prices ...anywhere from another 5-13% ) Rem 700 Varmint type ss models around $1200. All these are in C$. Now that I really think of it, there are a lot of good choices!

Thanks for all the feedback, guys. It has been interesting.

S.