New weatherby 4lbs

[Deerfield]

If they chambered in it .223 or the ARC family of cartridges it might be a shootable option. But of the available cartridges the 22 Creed is the only one that you MIGHT be able to spot impacts with.

Cool concept to see how light a bolt action rifle can be built. But I struggle to see it being a success, especially with a $3500 price tag

 

[Stocky]

If your hunting is similar to your profile picture, then yeah a 12# rifle would be glorious.

If your hunting mountains at elevation where the air is thin, and your spike camp is 8 miles away downhill, then a 6.5# rifle ready to hunt makes a lot of sense.

But I've never been averse to recoil, I don't seek it out; but for carrying a rifle all day, multiple days in the above scenario for a couple of shots, I'll take a suppressed 6.5# rifle ready to hunt any day.

Same except I dont want a big cartridge then which makes any of the long action options pointless. It would make more sense to have a micro action for 223 and the ARCs. Ive hunted with plenty of 2.5-2.8kg ready to hunt setups and most where unpleasant if that didnt include a suppressor and light recoiling cartridge. Now I just carry heavier rifles. Id say we do more distance and elevation change than most (not all and we dont have the altitude extremes just change in elevation). I like light rifles but ive found you really want to optimize your cartridge choice as well. With any significant elevation a creed or GT is getting you functional performance to beyond reasonable distances. I shoot the 22 creed much further than I ever did the 280AI kimber due to how much more forgiving it is.

 

[S.Clancy]

That 240 WBY has a 1 in 7.5 twist....sweet baby Jesus

 

[Speaks]

Il order one in 300WM

 

[Axlrod]

That 240 WBY has a 1 in 7.5 twist....sweet baby Jesus

When I saw that, I went looking for one. None around yet. So this will pass, and by the time one is available, I will be over it!

 

[S.Clancy]

When I saw that, I went looking for one. None around yet. So this will pass, and by the time one is available, I will be over it!

I'm cheap. I've never been so interested in a $3000+ rifle.

 

[BreechFace]

I'm cheap. I've never been so interested in a $3000+ rifle.

I was the same way for a long time. I’ve since started selling base rifles I own and never shoot and am/will be exchanging quantity for quality.

Lots of my stuff will be sold in the next few years and upgrades will be purchased.

Some of the upgrades will be better stocks and glass for actions that I enjoy fielding and shooting. So some rifles may turn into $3k rifles by the end, then is it much different?

 

[BLJ]

That 240 WBY has a 1 in 7.5 twist....sweet baby Jesus

I'm cheap. I've never been so interested in a $3000+ rifle.

Same/same.

 

[DangerRanger]

 

[pacoalcracker]

Ive owned about 7 or 8 Weatherby rifles and every one of them were shooters. No worries there and the build quality is high. I bought 2 CA FFT Ti rifles last year in 308 Win and 7PRC and both are 5lbs and 5.4lbs bare and I have no issues with shooting them. Yes, they are accurate and I have no issues with them. However, I'm pretty sure I am going to order one of these Weatherby rifles in 25 Creed and shoot 110gr Accubonds. 3500 isnt a terrible price but that is suggested retail...actual price is likely closer to 3200. I paid more than that each for the CA rifles.

 

[199p]

For kids who can't carry a heavy rifle because their pack is too full of cool rocks lol

Not just kids who end up with a pack of rocks; the hard part is sneaking them into others packs without getting caught.

 

[BAKPAKR]

If they chambered in it .223 or the ARC family of cartridges it might be a shootable option. But of the available cartridges the 22 Creed is the only one that you MIGHT be able to spot impacts with.

For some reason, I am guessing that spotting impacts was not even a consideration in the design of this rifle…

The idea of having a sub-6# scoped and suppressed rifle that is only about 41” in length is kind of appealing to me. It would work great for about 95% of my hunting situations. For the other 5%, I would just have to brush up on my actual hunting skills and try to get closer.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

I’d be willing to bet that heavily fluted, titanium bolt would bind like a bitch when it’s wet & dirty.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Why in the world do we need a 4lb rifle again? Oh, because of gram counting sheep hunters. Oh wait, let’s take a light and hard-to-shoot at distance rifle on a once in a lifetime hunt that costs thousands because we can’t carry in a proper setup.

Outside of Alaska and Canada boys how many guys are sheep hunting every year? 25cm could be enticing… big miss by not including the 6cm

 

[Hnthrdr]

If they chambered in it .223 or the ARC family of cartridges it might be a shootable option. But of the available cartridges the 22 Creed is the only one that you MIGHT be able to spot impacts with.

Cool concept to see how light a bolt action rifle can be built. But I struggle to see it being a success, especially with a $3500 price tag

At that price point I can think of a couple other rifles that I would rather buy…

 

[ReddingArcher]

I’m gonna fondle them at the sheep show in a couple weeks for sure. The 22 and 25 creedmoor would be the only ones I’d be interested in though.

 

[Leadhead1]

If your hunting is similar to your profile picture, then yeah a 12# rifle would be glorious.

If your hunting mountains at elevation where the air is thin, and your spike camp is 8 miles away downhill, then a 6.5# rifle ready to hunt makes a lot of sense.

But I've never been averse to recoil, I don't seek it out; but for carrying a rifle all day, multiple days in the above scenario for a couple of shots, I'll take a suppressed 6.5# rifle ready to hunt any day.

Since you said your not worried about recoil.... ear plugs are lighter than your can.... just saying

 

[BreechFace]

Since you said your not worried about recoil.... ear plugs are lighter than your can.... just saying

Where did I say that? I said I wasn’t averse but didn’t seek it out.

I never thought about ear plugs weighing less than a suppressor, very astute of you.

And a light rifle such as this allows for a 6.6oz suppressor, scope and rings and still maintains its ease of carry.

It’s not just one choice in weight of equipment it’s everything one takes on a hunt.

I don’t shoot unsuppressed anymore, and don’t plan on changing. And I practice as I hunt, so all my range time is suppressed just like hunting.

 

[nomadicbohunk]

This one hits close to home. I have a grandkid obsessed with heart shaped rocks and crystals. Must have collected at least a pound of rocks on my last hunt. She kept 2 of them.

My mom is really into collecting rocks. Like 20 years ago I was working in an area quite a ways from a bunch of old volcanic activity. I found this really awesome volcanic bomb that was twisted, had desert pavement, air pockets, etc. It was far from any of the flows or any washes. It got blown a long ways. I packed that stupid thing out 18 miles in my crappy day pack and moved it across the country to give to my mom. When I gave it to her she didn't care at all and she uses it as a door stop. I weighed it last year as I was curious. 53 pounds. Can you tell I'm still mad about it?

 

[UnckleBob]

Why in the world do we need a 4lb rifle again? Oh, because of gram counting sheep hunters. Oh wait, let’s take a light and hard-to-shoot at distance rifle on a once in a lifetime hunt that costs thousands because we can’t carry in a proper setup.

Because we can. If practicality was the only thing that mattered, we would all be shooting Ruger Americans. My metal bottom metal for my Tikka arrived today. Did I really need it? No.

Would I want to shoot my 280AI in a rifle that light? No

Would I like to try a 6ARC or 243 rifle set up that light? Absolutely. They would likely be great for hunting in the woods. I had a Kimber Hunter in 243 that shot great.