
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the throat length (free bore) on your Weatherby® rifles chambered for Weatherby® magnum calibers?
| Cartridge | Throat length (free bore) |
| .224 Weatherby Magnum | .162 |
| .240 Weatherby Magnum | .169 |
| .257 Weatherby Magnum | .378 |
| .270 Weatherby Magnum | .378 |
| 7MM Weatherby Magnum | .378 |
| .300 Weatherby Magnum | .361 |
| .340 Weatherby Magnum | .373 |
| .375 Weatherby Magnum | .373 |
| .378 Weatherby Magnum | .756 |
| .416 Weatherby Magnum | .239 |
| .460 Weatherby Magnum | .756 |
| .30-378 Weatherby Magnum | .361 |
| .338-378 Weatherby Magnum | .361 |
What is Weatherby®’s Warranty Policy?
Weatherby®’s service policy statement reads as follows:
“Weatherby® is a name that has been synonymous with quality firearms for over 65 years. All Weatherby® firearms are manufactured of the finest materials, and have been thoroughly inspected and tested in every phase of production.
Because of the confidence we have in our products, Weatherby® does not provide a written warranty, but rather stands behind its reputation for customer service and satisfaction.
Simply stated, we will consider requests for service or repair of Weatherby® firearms on a case-by-case basis. A determination will be made, taking into consideration such things as the age and condition of the firearm, and the circumstances surrounding its malfunction or other problem.
Weatherby® will not be responsible for defects resulting from ordinary wear and tear, alterations by unauthorized persons, accidents, misuse, use of incorrect or other than factory-loaded ammunition, or failure to provide reasonable and normal maintenance.
Should any Weatherby® firearm require service or repair under this service policy, it must be delivered transportation prepaid to an authorized Weatherby Service Center. The product must be accompanied by a proof of purchase, and a letter explaining the problem. The firearm should also be insured by the owner at time of shipment, as Weatherby, Inc. can accept no responsibility for damage or loss in transit. Weatherby® will pay all charges to return the product to the owner if it is accepted for service or repair under the provisions of this policy.”
What Leupold® bases will fit my Mark V® or Vanguard® rifles?
9 lug Mark V® or Vanguard®: Leupold® models – 51701-51710
6 lug Mark V®: Leupold® models- 52507-52510
What Talley bases will fit my Mark V® or Vanguard® rifle?
9 lug Mark V®- Talley® model-252705
6 lug Mark V®- Talley® Model-252706
Vanguard®- Talley® model- 252734
When did Weatherby® produce rifle scopes?
| Mark XXI ® scopes | Manufacturer: Asia optical (Japan) | 1964-1989 |
| Sightmaster® spotting scope | Manufacturer: Asia optical (Japan) | 20X-45X: 1972- 1982 20x-60x: 1983-1989 |
| Imperial® scopes | Manufacturer: Hertel & Reuss, (West Germany) | 1954-1973 |
| Premier® scopes | Manufacturer: Asia Optical (Japan) | 1973-1982 |
| Supreme scopes | Manufacturer: Asia Optical (Japan) | 1983-1994 |
When was my Mark V® made?
You can learn the history and lineage of your Weatherby® firearm, researched and authenticated through the Weatherby company records. You’ll receive an embossed letter of authenticity which verifies the country of origin, the date your firearm was shipped, where the firearm was originally delivered and a list of features, including any custom embellishments. Each certificate is personally signed by Roy E. Weatherby, Jr., President, and Dean Rumbaugh, Company Historian. Cost for each serial number search is $50 ($75 for Custom rifles, $100 for Special Edition or Commemorative rifles). You may print and mail the Authenticity Order Form or for information, write Company Historian, 1605 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
Additional historical information can also be gathered from Weatherby. The Man. The Gun. The Legend. This 290-page biography, written by Grits and Tom Gresham, contains a tremendous amount of historical information that you may find valuable in the search for your firearm’s history. Standard hardbound copies are just $30.00. Proceeds benefit Weatherby Foundation International. See your Weatherby dealer today or order online.
| Pre-Mark V® Weatherby ®Rifles | Series # Prefix |
| FN Belgian Mauser (1949 - 1963) | NONE |
| Mathieu Left Hand (1955 - 1959) | L |
| Schultz & Larson (1955 - 1962) | S |
| Brevex Magnum (1956 - 1962) | NONE |
| FN Sako Mauser (1957 - 1961) | A |
| Mark V® | |
| Mark V® (USA) PFI (1958 -1959) | NONE |
| Mark V® (Germany) (1959 - 1973) | p |
| Mark V® Varmintmaster (1964 – 1973) | S |
| Mark V® (Japan) (1972 - 1994) | H |
| Mark V® (Japan) (1972 - 1994) | S0 |
| Mark V® Silhouette Pistol (1980 - 1981) | M |
| Mark V® (USA) |
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| Mark V® Magnum - 9 Lug Receiver (1994 – 2002) | SS |
| Mark V® Magnum - 9 Lug Receiver (1995 – 2002) | SB |
| Mark V® Magnum - 9 Lug Receiver (2002 – 2004) | BW |
| Mark V® Magnum - 9 Lug Receiver (2002 – 2004) | SW |
| Mark V® Magnum - 9 Lug Receiver (2004 - ) | PB |
| Mark V® Std. Caliber - 6 Lug Receiver (1996 – 1998) | AB-AS |
| Mark V® Std. Caliber - 6 Lug Receiver (1998 – 2004) | WB |
| Mark V® Std. Caliber - 6 Lug Receiver (1998 – 2002) | WS |
| Mark V® Std. Caliber - 6 Lug Receiver (2004 – present) | BP |
When was my Mark XXII® built?
| MARK XXII®- ( tubular and clip) | Serial # Prefix |
| Mark XXII® (Italy) Semi-Auto Clip (1964 – 1971) | NONE |
| Mark XXII® (Japan) Semi-Auto Clip (1967 – 1980) | J-N |
| Mark XXII® (Japan) Semi-Auto Tubular (1973 – 1980) | T |
| Mark XXII® (USA) Semi-Auto Clip (1981 – 1982) | AC |
| Mark XXII® (USA) Semi-Auto Tubular (1981 – 1982) | AT |
| Mark XXII® (Japan) Semi-Auto Clip (1984 – 1988) | JC |
| Mark XXII® (Japan) Semi-Auto Tubular (1984 – 1988) | JT |
| Mark XXII® (Germany) Bolt Action (2007 – ) | AS |
When was my over/under shotgun made?
| Over/Under Shotguns | Series # Pre-fix |
| Regency® (Italy) Over/Under (1967 – 1982) | R |
| Olympian® (Japan) Over/Under (1977 – 1981) | K-R-W |
| Athena® (Japan) Over/Under (Version I) (1982 – 1990) | D-F-FF |
| Athena® III, IV, V (Japan) Over/Under (1990 – 2007) | DA-DF |
| Orion® (Japan) Over/Under (Version I) (1982 – 1990) | E-G-EE-GG |
| Orion® I II III (Japan) Over/Under (1990 – 2007) | EN-ER-GN-GR |
| Side-by-Sides | |
| Athena® SxS (Italy) (2005 - ) | FS |
| Orion® SxS (Italy) (2005 - ) | FS |
| Athena® D’Italia III, IV, V (Italy) Over/Under (2007 - ) | L |
| Orion ® D’Italia I, II, III, SC. (Italy) Over/Under (2007 - ) | B - L |
When was my semi-auto shotgun made?
| Semi-Auto Shotguns | Serial # Prefix |
| Centurion® Semi-Auto (Japan) (1972 – 1974) | NA |
| Centurion® Semi-Auto (Japan) (1974 – 1976) | A / W |
| Centurion® II Semi-Auto (Japan) (1976 – 1981) | A - NA |
| Model 82 Semi-Auto (Japan) (1982 – 1989) | None |
| SAS (Japan) (1999 – 2002) | SA |
| SAS (Italy) (2002 – 2007) | Q -X |
| SA-08 Semi-Auto 12 ga. (2008 –) | AD |
| SA-08 Semi-Auto 20 ga. (2008 –) | AE |
When was my Vanguard® built?
| Vanguard® VGD, VGL, VGS, VGX | Serial # Prefix |
| Vanguard® VGD (1970 – 1984) | V |
| Vanguard® VGS (1984 – 1994) | VS |
| Vanguard® VGX (1984 – 1994) | VX |
| Vanguard® Weatherguard™ (1989 – 1994) | VL-VS |
| Vanguard® Synthetic (2003 – ) | VS |
| Vanguard® Sporter (2005 – ) | VS |
| Vanguard® MOA Fiberguard™ (2005 – ) |
VS |
| Vanguard® Compact (2005 – ) |
VS |
| Vanguard® Deluxe (2006 – ) |
VX |
| Vanguard® Varmint Spl. / MOA (2006 – ) |
VS |
| Vanguard® Sage / Back Country (2007 –) | VS |
| Vanguard® Predator (2009 –) | VS |
When was my Weatherby® firearm manufactured?
You can learn the history and lineage of your Weatherby firearm, researched and authenticated through the Weatherby company records. You’ll receive an embossed letter of authenticity which verifies the country of origin, the date your firearm was shipped, where the firearm was originally delivered and a list of features, including any custom embellishments. Each certificate is personally signed by Roy E. Weatherby, Jr., President, and Dean Rumbaugh, Company Historian. Cost for each serial number search is $50 ($75 for Custom rifles, $100 for Special Edition or Commemorative rifles). You may print and mail the Authenticity Order Form or for information, write Company Historian, 1605 Commerce Way, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
Additional historical information can also be gathered from Weatherby. The Man. The Gun. The Legend. This 290-page biography, written by Grits and Tom Gresham, contains a tremendous amount of historical information that you may find valuable in the search for your firearm’s history. Standard hardbound copies are just $30.00. Proceeds benefit the Weatherby Foundation International. See your Weatherby dealer today or order online.
When was my Weatherby® pump shotgun made?
| Pump Shotguns | Serial # Prefix |
| Patrician® I Pump (Japan) (1972 – 1974) | S0 |
| Patrician® I Pump (Japan) (1973 – 1975) | N - NS |
| Patrician® I Pump (Japan) (1975 – 1976) | S / W |
| Patrician® II Pump (Japan) (1976 -1981) | NS |
| Model 92 Pump (Japan) (1982 – 1989) | None |
| PA-08 Pump (Turkey) (2008 –) | TP |
When were the Weatherby® cartridges developed?
| Cartridge | Introduced Commercially |
| .220 Rocket Magnum | 1945 |
| .224 Weatherby Magnum | 1964 |
| .228 Weatherby Magnum | 1947 |
| .240 Weatherby Magnum | 1968 |
| .257 Weatherby Magnum | 1945 |
| .270 Weatherby Magnum | 1945 |
| 7MM Weatherby Magnum | 1947 |
| .300 Weatherby Magnum | 1945 |
| .30-378 Weatherby Magnum | 1996 |
| .340 Weatherby Magnum | 1963 |
| .338-378 Weatherby Magnum | 1998 |
| .375 Weatherby Magnum | 1947 |
| .378 Weatherby Magnum | 1956 |
| .416 Weatherby Magnum | 1989 |
| .460 Weatherby Magnum | 1959 |
Where can I obtain loading data for Weatherby® cartridges?
| Hornady P.O. Box 1848 Grand Island, NE 68802-1848 (800) 338-3220 |
Nosler, Inc.* P.O. Box 671 Bend, OR 97709 (800) 285-3701 |
Barnes Bullets Co.* P.O. Box 215 American Fork, UT 84003 (800) 574-9200 email@barnesbullets.com |
| Accurate Arms Co., Inc.* 5891 Highway 230 West McEwen, TN 37101 (615) 729-4207 |
Sierra Bullets P.O. Box 818 Sedalia, MO 65302-0818 (660) 827-6300 sierra@sierrabullets.com |
Speer, Inc. P.O. Box 856 Lewiston, ID 83501 (800) 666-5761 |
* Newest editions contain loading data on the .30-378 Weatherby Magnum and .338-378 Weatherby Magnum.
Where do I send my old Weatherby® scope for repair?
We recommend sending scopes for repair to the businesses listed below:
for Premier®, Sightmaster®, Mark XXII®, Supreme:
A.B.O. Inc
2653 NW 20th Street
Miami, FL 33142
Phone: 305-860-4858
For Imperial®:
Parsons
2213 Smith Road
Ross, OH 45061
Phone: 513-867-0820
Why are some Weatherby® rifles “free floated” and some are not?
We have found through our testing that barrels having a smaller outside diameter than our #3 contour require upward pressure to help stabilize the barrel for increased accuracy. Our free floated barrels have enough rigidity in the barrel for them to be free floated.
Why did Weatherby® discontinue stainless steel Mark V® rifles?
Decreasing demand for stainless steel rifles generally caused it to be discontinued.
Why didn't my Vanguard® rifle come with a factory shot target?
In an effort to contain costs and keep the Vanguard as affordable as possible, we discontinued the inclusion of a factory-shot target in each Vanguard box in July 2009. However, every Vanguard rifle continues to be made to our exacting specifications and quality control. And as always, it is backed by a written accuracy guarantee (Guaranteed to shoot a 1 1/2" 3-shot group at 100 yards from a cold barrel when used with premium (non-Weatherby calibers) or Weatherby factory ammunition).
Will Weatherby® ever make left-handed rifles again, if so what calibers?
Some Weatherby® Mark V® rifles (.257 Wby. Mag. - .460 Wby. Mag.) can be ordered as a left hand model. For more information, please call the Weatherby Custom Shop at (805) 227-2600.
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