which is better for hunting medium game.
2006-08-14 09:45:57 · 13 answers · asked by lpl_luke 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Weatherby is a better rifle, but the Browning may be a better value. I own a Browning BLR in .308 Winchester that is about 25 years old. The BLR is a lightning quick handling gun, great for still hunting in the woods.
I have a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in .300 Weatherby Magnum that would look silly doing the same thing. If I hunt a wide open field, though, it can really reach out there.
Browning offers more different cartridges. You can opt for .243, .270, .308, 7mm-08, and a host of others. Weatherby makes their own rounds(.257 Magnum, .270 Magnum, .300 Magnum, 7mm Magnum) plus a couple of others. Weatherby makes some fine hunting rounds.
You can get a Browning A-Bolt and put a fine scope on it for about the price of a Weatherby without, which is why I say it might be a better value.
2006-08-14 09:50:16 · answer #1 · answered by desotobrave 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I prefer Weatherby rifles over any other hunting rifle.. I had Weatherby custom build me a Weatherby MK V 300WBY Magnum from the ground up over 20 years ago. The rifle was not only incredible beautiful it shot one inch groups right out of the box. I consider the 300 WBY Mag to be the most versatile rifle round in the world.
If I were you and you have narrowed it down to a choice of these two rifle makers. Go try them both out, see how they feel, I have to like the way a rifle feels against my shoulder.
2006-08-14 19:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which one can you afford? Weatherby rifles are costly, but they have a cheaper "Vanguard" line. I have a Weatherby .460 Magnum for elephants, rhino and Cape buffalo. It cost $3500, and you wouldn't believe the price of cartridges. That is hardly a medium game gun. A 7mm Weatherby is nice for that. I have a .300, so that I can hunt medium and somewhat larger game, without carrying my heavy .460. I have a Browning pistol but no rifles. I hear they are good buys at much less than the cost of a top-of-the-line Weatherby.
2006-08-15 23:59:23 · answer #3 · answered by miyuki & kyojin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are both good hunting guns. If you are using a Weatherby Magnum you have an advantage, as the Browning is only chambered for standard and standard magnum cartridges, not Weatherby Magnum loads. Of course, it will recoil a good bit more.
I like the Brown A-bolt myself, but I've made some fine shots with my Weatherby .270 also. So pick what you like. The Browning is apt to be more affordable.
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2006-08-14 21:18:44 · answer #4 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wetherby rifles are more costly, and offer a higher quality than a Browning. However, Browning makes a very solid rifle for the price. The Browning rifle is equipped for most hunting situations. For an all around rifle, I would suggest saving your money and buying the Browning.
2006-08-15 12:04:40 · answer #5 · answered by gg_oz_wm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
weatherby vangaurd is a great rifle i want to say entry level but it is alot better then you would expect for the price i like my weatherby much more then my brownings and weatherby comes gauranteed for 1inch groups out of the box
2006-08-14 23:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by powerhog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Browning
2006-08-14 21:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure one is actually better for hunting, they both make good rifles.
2006-08-14 16:49:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are fine, you should consider what caliber you want before you look at brands. I shoot a 7mm because it works for deer, elk and still has the knock down power for bear and moose.
2006-08-14 16:51:18 · answer #9 · answered by patrick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gun maker isn't as important as the calibre and your own taste. Browning prolly a bit cheaper tho.
2006-08-14 16:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋