I emailed weatherby about the sale and they will apply the discount to pre-orders of the high country model in whatever caliber. So you could get a discount on one that is not in stock. Maybe email them and see what they say about the custom shop?
I ended up purchasing a weatherby Apex lefty in 6.5 RPM because I wanted the #3 profile barrel and a 6.5 lb rifle is still plenty light. Below is a reply from weatherby when I asked the difference between the apex and the high country.
" You are correct that the difference outside of cosmetics is in the barrel contour and weight. The larger contour of the Apex will offer better accuracy through larger shot strings, but you can expect the same 3 shot group accuracy from both rifles of Sub-MOA. If you plan to shoot larger short strings, like 5-7 shots back to back, the Apex may be a better option. The 6.5 RPM is elk capable to 500 yards, so if you are mainly targeting Mule Deer, you should have no issues reaching that far with that cartridge option. Additionally, if you are mainly tackling medium altitude mountain hunts, the weight savings of the High country might provide a better weight saving option while still giving the same Sub-MOA accuracy in a three shot group.
Hopefully that information helps! Feel free to reach back out to us if you have any other questions!
Best Regards
Jacob"
So hard to decide. And, would they honor the 15% off in the Custom Shop?
