Weatherby Mark V Apex Bolt Action Rifle .257 Weatherby Magnum 26" Barrel 3 Round Capacity FDE & Black Carbon Fiber Stock Flat Dark Earth Cerakote Finish
MANUFACTURER: Weatherby
FAMILY: Mark V Series
MODEL: Mark V Apex
TYPE: Rifle
ACTION: Bolt Action
CALIBER/GAUGE: 257 WBY Mag
FINISH: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
FINISH TYPE: Applied Finish
STOCK: Carbon Fiber Stock
STOCK/GRIPS: Carbon Fiber w/FDE and Black
Barrel: 26"
Overall Length: 48.25"
Drilled / Tapped
RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-10
Capacity: 3 + 1
SIGHTS: No Sights
SIGHT TYPE: None
SPECIAL FEATURE: Threaded Barrel
WEIGHT: 7.5 lbs.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 8.85 lbs.
SAFETY FEATURES: 2 Position Bolt Mounted
RECEIVER: FDE Cerakote
ADDL INFO: Peak 44 Bastion Stock
ADDL INFO: TriggerTech Trigger
ADDL INFO: Accubrake ST Muzzle Brake
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 257 Weatherby Magnum was designed by Roy Weatherby in 1944, so is one of the original Weathery Magnum cartridges. It is based on the belted 300 H&H case shortened, blown out, and necked down. It is by some margin the fastest commercial 25-caliber cartridge, and Roy Weatherby often commented that it was his personal favorite. With an 87-grain bullet at 3825 feet per second, a 100-grain bullet at 3602, and a 120-grain bullet at 3305 it is one of the flattest-shooting of all commercial cartridges. With heavier bullets of tough construction it can be effectively used on elk-sized game, and it is an excellent choice for longer shots on deer, antelope, and mountain game. Despite its attributes it has never become extremely popular, with Weatherby remaining the primary source for both rifles and ammunition. Federal has also offered a 257 Weatherby Magnum load, and a few other rifles have been chambered to it. — Craig Boddington
