Axle2010
AH enthusiast
- Joined
- Nov 7, 2022
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- 291
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- Location
- South Georgia
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- Hunted
- South Africa
I agree 100% on the high gloss, that's why I wish it was offered in the same oil rubbed finish as my Vanguard. One reason I'm looking at the Mark V is that my Vanguard fits me so well I was really shocked at how much the 300wm does NOT kick in it. Honestly my 300 doesn't kick any more than my Tikka 308. You said push feed, I thought the Mark V was a crf action? I def don't have money to waste on expensive rifles for the helluvit that's why it's rather only buyb once so ibask you fine folks' opinions first. If I do go 460 I wonder if I could get a nice model 70 chambered in it...Had a 460 mark V and it wasn’t for me. There are several things about the rifle I don’t care for but others like - to each their own.
Most of the Mark V’s have the bowling ball high gloss finish (euromark model doesn’t but I haven’t seen one in 460 - they might exist, just haven’t seen one myself).
The mark v is a push feed - many arguments about push feed vs. CRF for DG - I’m sure there are multiple threads on this.
I’ve read many articles and heard from PHs about their view on Wby rifles - there is still a stigma about hunters who bring them on safari. Perception is they are a new hunter with money who probably can’t shoot well. That’s easy enough to prove wrong, just stating the stigma exists.
The last is all of the wby 460’s I’ve seen have the muzzle brake - not ideal for hunting scenarios with your PH right next to you.
If you like the rifle and really want one to have one, buy it. Most used 460s come with a factory box of ammo - 19 of 20 rounds still there….