PASO ROBLES, Calif. – – When Weatherby introduced the new 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum cartridge in 2015, it was a shot heard around the world. It reaffirmed Weatherby’s pledge that Nothing Shoots Flatter, Hits Harder, or is More Accurate®. Out of the box, the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum became the fastest 6.5mm cartridge in the world, achieving muzzle velocities up to 3,531 FPS. Immediately, competitive shooters and long-range hunters embraced the cartridge for its speed, match-grade accuracy and bone-crushing hydrostatic impact performance.
Originally available in select Mark V® firearms, Weatherby has now expanded the list of rifles that will cycle this remarkable cartridge. Those models now include the Mark V® Accumark® & Accumark® RC, Ultra Lightweight, Terramark™ & Terramark™ RC, Arroyo™ & Arroyo™ RC and the Outfitter™ & Outfitter™ RC.
“We pride ourselves on being extremely responsive to our customers’ wishes,” says Jason Evans, Vice President, Sales and Product Development of Weatherby, Inc. “So when shooters asked us to offer more Mark Vs chambered in the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum, we delivered.”
Also in the 6.5mm world, Weatherby has responded to shooter demand by expanding their 6.5 Creedmoor offerings. The cartridge has been extremely popular among competitive shooters and big game hunters in the Weatherby Vanguard@ series. Now fans of the Mark V® rifles can also fire the venerable 6.5 Creedmoor in Accumark®, Terramark™, Arroyo™, Outfitter™ and Ultra Lightweight models.
“More and more shooters are discovering what an amazing round the 6.5 Creedmoor is for flat shooting, precise accuracy and devastating downrange killing power with minimal recoil. When fired through a Vanguard or Mark V, the performance is even more astounding,” says Jason Evans.
About Weatherby
Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc. is a family-owned company that continues to fuel the passion of hunters and shooters around the globe by building some of the world’s finest firearms. With a legacy of setting new standards in ballistics and performance, the company is committed to redefining excellence on the range and in the field. The Weatherby line features popular Vanguard® rifles, legendary Mark V® rifles (production and custom), Weatherby Shooting Systems™ Rifles, Threat Response shotguns and other shotguns in over/under, semi-auto and pump designs. Weatherby’s premium ammunition and shooting accessories are also the choice for discerning shooters worldwide. The company is based in Paso Robles, CA and invites all hunters and shooters to visit their free online communities at www.weatherbynation.com, www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc and @weatherbyinc on Twitter. The latest Weatherby films can be viewed at www.wby-tv.com. For more information, go to www.weatherby.com.
