Weatherby: 75 Years of Excellence
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Witness the story of America's premier rifle manufacturer as you've never seen it before. This documentary follows Weatherby from its inception 75 years ago to the present. Sharing both the highs and the lows of a brand whose name is synonymous with quality. From a poor tenant farmer in Kansas who moved to California in search of the American Dream, all the way to 3rd generation in a state of the art facility in the wild west of Wyoming.
We are Weatherby and this is our story.
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I am long since retired, but worked as a Gunsmith with Weatherby in 2001 under Greg, the then gun shop manager. I was trained by Arnie and John (God rest both their gentle souls) in Atascadero in the warranty/service department, and later became the lead warranty/service gunsmith in Paso Robles. Also lending a hand when called upon in the Custom department. I was, and have always been proud to be a Weatherby employee. Good luck Adam and family, and God bless on the next 75-years... ^~^
To ditzydoo4378 God bless you sir.
I bought my 1st Weatherby in 1986 and went to Weatherbys store on Firestone Blvd in 1987. I was blown away had a photo of me and Roy's polar bear, the 7th largest polar bear taken at the time. I just bought my 3rd Weatherby proudly and have loved Weatherby rifles and shotguns since the 1st day I ever saw one. Fantastic video and beautiful family tree. The best of success in Wyoming.
What a fantastic family success story! I have a much deeper appreciation and understanding of the family aspect of Weatherby after watching this! I also love history, and seeing all of the old photos and videos is a great tribute to the development of Weatherby thru the years. The naming of the Camilla rifle brought a tear to my eye too, for the commitment and honor it represented. And for the innovation Weatherby is known for, while maintaining its tradition, quality and integrity. Kudos to Adam and his wonderful wife, and the whole Weatherby organization, in its new home in Wyoming! God’s country! Consider me a Weatherby family member for life, for the products you make, and what you stand for. Thank You!
I grew up near Weatherby (I grew up in Walnut Park) and I remember riding my bicycle past the store and stopping to look in at the trophys on the wall. My father was a gunsmith and I had a great interest in firearms and hunting even at that young age. I now have a sporterized Mauser chambered for .300 Weatherby. It was built many years ago by a gunsmith here in N. Idaho as far as I know. Roy was one of the best. He will long be remembered.
my uncle bought a 300 wm from so gate store in mid 50s. still in family work of art
Proud to be a Weatherby owner!
Likewise!
Same here!
@@erictiry6483 we are all family inside, Weatherby family!
Hi ... I got my first Mark V when i was 25 . I am now 64 and I've been hooked on weatherby ever since... my first gun was a 270 wthby mag. Deluxe with a curly maple blonde stock . Its a beautiful work of quality art .... thanks weatherby 👌
I also am 25 and got my first mark V in 300 Weatherby
Thanks for the history of your company. Grew up in South Gate, not far from the Firestone Blvd showroom. The big game trophy taxidermy always fascinated us as we drove by on family drives. Hope for continued success of your company.
How on earth could anyone give this video a thumbs down... phenomenal video, story, company and family. Sure was hard to retire my grandfathers old German Mark V 300 after a bulge was discovered near the barrel end (magna ported years ago) along with numerous cracks throughout the stock on the inside. I will undoubtedly own another someday.
I bought my first Weatherby Mark V 300 Mag in 1975 and I have shot a lot of game with it over the last 45 years. I also own a 1979 Weatherby Vanguard in .270 Win and a 2020 Weatherby Vanguard Meat Eater. With the Meat Eater 6.5-300 I broke it in with WBY factory ammo, at 100 yards, (Barnes 127 grain LRX-BT, BC= .468) at the start of break-in I was shooting 3 shot groups of .980". After 40 rounds I was down to .610" and I was fully broke in at 60 rounds with groups of .610 MOA. Since then I have been getting 3 shot groups at 100 yards of .540". I am very pleased with all of my Weatherby's and am in love with the 6.5-300. I am 79 years old and I shoot out to 1,500 yards with this Vanguard that cost a fraction of the cost of my other Long Range rifles.
Norm Feck, WY
I was a stock maker there between 1981 and 1987
That's awesome! If you have any cool stories or information you'd like to share about your time there email us at OnOurMark@weatherby.com to possibly get a shout out on our podcast!
Love weatherby
This story is why I bought my first rifle from them. I have used that same rifle to teach my children how to shoot. Thank you Weatherby family for the memories and good time.
Loved how you ended the film showing the family. Beautiful. In 1978 I started my quest for a Weatherby rifle. I wanted a .257. Alas, life got in the way and the dream went unfulfilled. This summer I plan on visiting my brother-in-law in Green River, WY. We will drive to Sheridan and I will finally buy my Weatherby! My health has not been the best lately but, Lord willing, I will have that rifle...Finally.
Absolutely, go get that rifle and you Liv brother, I retired and bought a Wilson Combat 9mm a 3000.00 pistol , was it worth it , If it makes you happy Get Some ! Stay Strong 💪.
I'd like to see Weatherby reach back into its early years and bring back the Weatherby catalogs.
I did enjoy seeing the trophy rooms and the pictures of game taken.
In the end, it's all about Family and ❤❤❤. That's what has always drawn me to this brand...this Family.
I have been lucky enough to go to the original Weatherby shop many times. First in the early 60s we would go to eat at the pancake house next to the Weatherby plant in South Gate CA I had my grandfather take me over to look at the mounts in the show room. Then later in the 90s I went to the Weatherby showroom and purchased my Ultra Mark in 340 Weatherby mag.
As an owner of 3 1970's era Weatherby rifles a 257 mag a 300 mag and a custom 7-300 mag that all have taken countless big game over the years. Love the all.
7-300 i one dont hear much of ,since its a wildcat and decades before 7STW.
True legend. The father of velocity. Own 2 257 mags. Favorite caliber.
Love my Weatherbys.
I absolutely love Sheridan (and Buffalo) Wyoming. Used to work there until 2018 actually. Great move by a great company.
Congrats Weatherby on your smart move to Sheridan, WY.
Wonderful piece of History and very well presented making my Weatherbys that much more special.
Imagine what Roy Weatherby could have done with some of the powerful computer programs available today. Have owned several Weatherby rifles. Never a problem with any of them. Will eventually own a .257 Weatherby Mag. American success story. Way to go Weatherby family!
Very, very well done. Congratulations to the Weatherby family, both those who carry the name as well as those who make the company the icon that it is. Also, congratulations to Wyoming for bringing in an outstanding employer to diversify its economic base.
Just purchased Orion I over and under 12ga makes me feel proud to be part of this.
I’m seriously considering an Orion. How are you liking it?
The best move was moving to Wyoming !! Great State, great People !!
I'm kind of poor but managed to buy 2 Vanguards, 257 and 300 Weatherbys. I'd love to see Vanguards expand to 270, 7mm and 340 Weather by mags.
Would love to work at weatherby! Beautiful rifles and awesome history of family.👍
My father bought me a weatherby (224) when I was 12 . He ( my father) was a weatherby fan, in fact he was one of a few to have a weatherby east of the Mississippi.back in the day . that 224 kept the ground hogs at bay on the farm. Now being retired and years of shooting I own every weatherby caliber out there.. My children and grandchildren all have weatherbys. My favorite the 7 mm. My only regret was that I never had a chance to meet Roy Weatherby..Great story ! A company started by one out of the greatest generation..
What a great video. I had an opportunity to get a gently used Weatherby Vanguard in 300 Weatherby MAG. I told the man behind the counter what I was looking for. I wanted a Magnum caliber rifle that I could use for whitetail, and a possible future big game hunt out west. After seeing what seemed an endless sea of rifles I chose the Vanguard. Not only was it the best bang for the buck, but the beautiful wood stock is what set it apart. They don't make rifles like they use to. In a sea of synthetic stocks the Weatherby stood out. Glad to be a part of the family with this rifle.
What a great legacy and a great company love my vanguard one day I’ll be sporting the newest lightweight one someday. Go Adam and Brenda 👊🏻
Just bought my first MKV in .270Wby, already have three Vanguards.🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for this uplifting story!! At 76, I'm trying to get a 338-378 going in long range target shooting. WillyB
Excellent documentary, beautifully done!!
Absolutely amazing and a nice successful documentary of the Weatherly family making quality firearms. So glad they relocated the company from California to Wyoming.
I am a Weatherby owner.
The classic Left Hand MK V Accumark in 257 wtby mag.
My first Weatherby was a Vanguard in 6.5 CM and convinced me that “Every man deserves a Weatherby”.
I bought in the early 1970’s and still have both a Weatherby 270 and O/U 12 gauge Regency
Proud of Weatherby...
I love my Weatherby!
I love these videos on the weatherby history makes me proud to own one
I appreciate the Weatherby brand and the family much more after watching this! Hats off Adam for continuing the tradition and honoring God while doing so! I own two Weatherby rifles I will gladly ride for the brand!
What a video, I'm a proud owner of 2 weatherby rifles
Committed to excellence. Proud to own them.
Nice video. Very enjoyable and informative. Wish you guys would bring back the annual catalog/magazine you used to sell. Made me want a Weatherby! At first I hated the “new” black spiral fluted bolt but It’s growing on me.
Best rifles ever made hands down
Great story. I have a mark 5 accumark in .340 amazing rifle.
This video solidifies why I like Weatherby so much.
I am a huge Weatherby fan, their rifles are in my opinion the finest factory rifles one can field. Today’s Weatherby and Adam Weatherby are inspiring as Faithful Christians and even if their Rifles were 2nd best I would use them for that reason. Fortunately I don’t have to settle as they still build the best and as long as I’m able to shoulder a Rifle it will bear the Weatherby name. It’s my Prayer that God continue to Bless the Weatherby Family and Company. Deus Vult.
What a great family story and success story. God has richly blessed this family, I have some Weatherby rifles and owned other ones over the years. These are my favorite cartridges and rifles. Adam and Brenda’s life is a testimony. Praise Jesus Christ for everything and mostly for dying on the cross for sinful man that if we would just believe on Him we shall never die amen and amen. Godbless Weatherby their family and their business
Now I understand why I only have Weatherby rifles...
Good luck Weatherby's .... all the best .... I love the videos
this video is great 📈📈📈
What a Beautiful story of an Amazing Family next I drive by Sheridan I’m stopping by to say hello I’m so blessed to own a Weather it’s not only an Amazing Rifle but it has a lot of history it’s a Beautiful Legacy of the Weatherby Family
These are the types of videos that cause people to realize their purpose.
Great story
Desde España les felicito por tan extraordinario video. Aunque en Europa tenemos una gran variedad de marcas, Weatherby sigue siendo una marca de referencia como rifles de gran calidad.
I Love and cherish my Weathery 300WM and can't wait to get my new Meat Eater edition.
Just ordered my meat eater in 6.5 300 picking it up next weekend
In 2019 I traveled to SA and harvested 12 trophies. I took 2 rifles, both weatherbys. The 300 and 30-06 will take ANY plains game.
I live in Paso Robles, CA.
You guys moved , and you didn't leave me a .240 lefthanded. Imagine my sadness.. well, no matter... I will head to Wyoming, to order one.
Your building is still empty here. I go by almost every day.
Miss you guys.
I have a .240 left handed mark V
@@rodfast8196 damn you !
It's an early one too. German made , and 9 lug full magnum length
@@rodfast8196 double dam. You
257 6.5 300 300 love all of them
Cool
Excellent 🇺🇸
Wyoming is good country
Great video! Have the Vanguard Laserguard in .300, a Mark V Deluxe in 6.5-300 and a Mark V Weathermark in .270 Weatherby on the way.
the best
I couldn't afford a 'Real' Weatherby but I do have a 300 Weatherby Vanguard and it's a much better rifle then I had hoped for.
Just about have enough saved up to be a proud Mark V owner soon
I have wanted a Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in 300 Magnum since the late 80's. Maybe someday.
I have a weatherby vanguard 300 weatherby mag and it is the best gun I own.
For me, this is more like the story of extended family....
This is definitely my kind of people and I love the Weatherby firearm I've never owned one but I believe I will very soon I would love to live in Sheridan Wyoming are you hiring ? LOL
Yep I hot a Wetherby vanguard series 2 chamberd in 223 👌👌
The great Rifle.
GO WYO!!
Not into them myself but i think the guy's story is interesting.
Family first... That s right....I wish many happy years...Viliam
You can't Beat a 300wby.mag.
Worldwide hunting with the 460. Been grand so far.
Yo tengo un 240 mágnum weatherby mark v. Muy buen rifle el problema son los tiros batallo mucho para conseguirlos
Id like to know who shot the round at 5,000fps..
Back in the days when a Californian could own a gun, let alone make one..
9 lugs ? Wonder what he did to the Vangaurd with only two ? Glad to see them back in the Sates !
Bought a new Weatherby Vanguard First Lite in 6.5x300 when they came out, it shot at best 3 MOA with Weatherby ammo, I bought and tried every different load......sent rifle back, after 8 months I threatened legal action to get rifle back, it was filthy dirty and still shot like crap, luckily I found Hendershots custom ammo who told me that none of the Weatherby ammo for that caliber would shoot MOA....he sent me two loads of his to try and BAM the rifle shot sub MOA with his 143 ELD load. Weatherby take note.
Funny mine shoots sub MOA with Weatherby ammo in my Mark V Deluxe
@@davejones67 you are one lucky guy.....
Yeah, right.
I made my most accurate shot with a Vanguard 300 W.M. Kicks a little too. 💪
Nice production except for at 18:44 the image is flipped and they both look like left handed fishers. You can even read the RAM on the truck as a mirror image. Why do the editors do stupid things, and the company's reps not pay attention for what they're buying?
Halo 3 was a great game
Imagine how much CA hated the non-woke Weatherbys.
257 lazermark owner
Too bad things change so much. These were the good old days. When gunsmiths and manufacturers took pride in there products and made them the best they could. Not like the cheap china imported crap we got now
Probably where good once now they won't even send parts to other countries they told me I would have to sort it out .... imagine being on a hunt of a Lifetime in a foreign country and breaking a simple part and not been able to get it ....was a dream gun turned into a nightmare
That’s because of the stupid ITAR regulations after 911. Not their fault.
@@davejones67 if they are going to sell a gun in a country and not supply parts it is 100% there folt ...and the part only failed because was made from cheap materials ...
@@djwhunting4455 Calgary Shootinng Centre and Elwood Epps has parts
Do u people need to hire more help, can't find any ammo for my 257 Mag! Get moving people, am pretty sure you can afford to put more people on the lines🙄
It feels like when Weatherby wants to make a new cartridge, all they do is lengthen something popular at the time, and slap "Weatherby Mag" on the end. It's almost a meme now.
i just got a german made 300 weatherby magnum mark v handed down to me it’s been in three generations of my dads side of the family now the 4th, it’s been to Wyoming to kill caribou and elk many times, now it’s my turn. WEATHERBY is the finest firearm i’ve ever handled
just got a Weatherby 223 vanguard 20/03/2024
Born in 1970 I remember seeing and reading the Weatherby ads in gun magazines. I would imagine myself hunting big game with those beautiful rifles.
Someday I will own a .270 and a .340 magnum.
This was a beautiful video and I shed a
tear when they named the rifle after Camilla