Nosler M48 vs Weatherby Mark V

[irf1983]

Which has a better action. I like the low throw angle of the Weatherby. Havent heard much about the m48. Trying to decide between these two rifles. Thanks in advance!

 

[hodgeman]

I've had both....still have the M48 after a dozen years of hard hunting.

Love that gun.

 

[WRO]

The m48 uses a howa action. Basically a fancy vanguard.

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[Wapiti1]

The bolt stop is a better design on the M48 verse Howa/Vanguard and I like the Timney trigger better than the Howa. Otherwise, as stated, they are pretty much the same action and are a copy of the Sako L61.

Which is better between a Mark V and the M48 depends on what features you are looking for. Both are good actions and accurate rifles are built on both.

The main action differences are the safeties and the bolt throw. The M48 has a sear block safety in the trigger, and the Weatherby uses a firing pin block in the bolt shroud. I prefer the Weatherby safety. One thing that I do not know is magazine length. The Mark V can have a long magazine up to 3.6", but the M48, I believe, is limited to 3.4". You should check that on the rifle model you are looking at. As a handloader, I would want the longer mag box. If you only shoot factory ammo, it doesn't matter.

Jeremy

 

[irf1983]

Thank you everyone, great information, I appreciate it. I'm looking at the Nosler Long Range Carbon and the Weatherby Carbonmark. Leaning towards the Nosler as I prefer the timney trigger as well and its 1k cheaper and in 300 win mag. I hate the stock color of the Nosler but I can always have it painted.

Does anybody have an opinion on chromoly vs stainless actions? I have always purchased stainless guns but I'm no expert. I have researched the pros and cons but most info is regarding barrels not actions. All I know is chromoly has a greater tensile strength and is easier to heat treat. My main concern is the rust factor. The guys at Nosler said the cerakoting solves that issue.

 

[Wapiti1]

Chrome moly if left bare on the mating surfaces, like the bolt raceway, will be slicker than stainless, so the action will feel smoother.

Otherwise, they are identical from a function and safety standpoint, save stainless takes a lot longer to rust, but it will rust if not taken care of. Cerakote does even the playing field a lot. The interior of the action isn't cerekoted, but water is also harder to get in there.

Keep in mind that not all parts are necessarily cerakoted or stainless, like the mag box, firing pin, springs, etc. They need attention for good function in wet or extreme cold weather. Take it all apart, clean with brake cleaner, spray with a light coat of silicon/teflon dry lube, re-assemble. Do this first thing, then do it if the gun gets drenched. The firing pin is heat treated, and doesn't need a lot of lube for good function.

Jeremy