
On Our Mark: The Weatherby Podcast
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Ep 95On Our Mark: Episode 95 - The Ultimate Gift Guide for Dad
Father's Day is this Sunday, so we decided to ask the fellow dads in our building what they would want and what they would get their dad for Father's Day. This week we have Jared and Seth from product development to talk about all the things, from what Vanguard they would choose to non-firearm related gifts. Listen in as we discuss: -Fathers day gift guides -Our choice of shotguns -What to pick in Vanguard™ -Hidden gems in the Model 307™ -The beauty of wood stocks -Top choices in the Mark V™ -Ammo choices -Non-WBY cartridges -Gear choices that are not firearms or ammo Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight The best stocks on the market: https://www.instagram.com/peakfortyfour/ https://www.facebook.com/PeakFortyFour
Ep 94On Our Mark: LIVE Episode 94 - Q&A with Adam Weatherby
We have Adam Weatherby in the building answer question on our first ever LIVE stream! In this one we cover some of Adam's favorite cartridges, which rifle he would choose if he could have only one, as well as some quite interesting questions submitted by fans of the show! Missed the live stream? Don't worry you can rewatch the whole thing right here, on Facebook, or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 93On Our Mark: Episode 93 - The Model 307 Alpine CT
The best combo in carbon! After years of developing and testing the Model 307™ Alpine™ CT, the day is finally here. Featuring a Peak44 carbon fiber stock, BSF carbon barrel, and the all new Accubrake DST™ the Model 307 Alpine CT is ready to own the range and dominate in the field. Luke and Tyler host Adam Weatherby and Design Engineer, Ryan Bartok to talk about the feature rich Alpine CT and why it should be your next addition to your collection. In this episode we discuss: -The most feature loaded Model 307 in the lineup -Key features and the design behind it -Advantages of the new Accubrake DST™ -Developing the shorter barrel designs -The unsung heroes of Weatherby -Tested all around the world -Durability of the stock -Available now on our website or at your local dealer -Stop by our showroom to get your hands on one -Closing thoughts OUR FIRST EVER LIVE PODCAST: JUNE 6TH AT 6 PM Submit your questions to [email protected] or send us a DM on social media! Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 92On Our Mark: Episode 92 - New Zealand Adventure Part 2
On this episode, we are back in the podcast studio with Adam, Brenda, and Koby to hear about the second half of their recent New Zealand Trip. We'll be talking about the inclement weather, doubling up on Chamois, and the near vertical terrain they encountered. On this episode we discuss: -Picking up where we left off -Back to the Chamois hunt -Flying in on a helicopter -Setting up camp -Finding Chamois right away -The strategy of chasing Chamois -Judging terrain without ONX -The final stalk -Chamois=Sham-wow? -Cameraman turned hunter -Trying to get a double on Chamois -A rushed setup -50 yards of visibility and pouring rain -Trying to get out and make the flight home -Recap of the entire trip Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 91On Our Mark: Episode 91 - Model 307 Alpine MDT Carbon
Introducing the all new Model 307™ Alpine™ MDT Carbon. Built on our newest action, the Model 307, the Alpine MDT Carbon features a variety of new school features. From the BSF barrel to the the brand new Accubrake DST, the Alpine MDT Carbon is your next do-it-all firearm. Take a deep dive into this brand new rifle as we host Jared and Seth from product development to talk about the sweet new features. On this episode we discuss: - Features of the new Alpine™ MDT Carbon - What's different about the BSF barrel - Setting accuracy records with BSF barrels - New directional Accubrake DST - What's different about it - Self timing brake - Shorter barrels are here - Barrel lengths of the available calibers - Versatility of the MDT chassis stock Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 90On Our Mark: Episode 90 - New Zealand Adventure Part 1
Fresh off of their recent New Zealand hunt, Tyler hosts Adam and Brenda Weatherby as well as Content Producer Koby Owens to talk about their crazy adventure. From rutting fallow deer to falling down a cliff, the crew experienced a wild hunting trip across the ocean. Be on the lookout for Part 2 coming soon! On this episode we discuss: - The variety of New Zealand experiences - Prepping for international hunting - Travel struggles on the way there - Dealing with airport security - 55 hours of travel and straight to the mountains - Hunting with the locals - Chasing free range fallow deer - Fallow deer during the rut - Shifting gears to a Tahr hunt - Challenging weather and low visibility - Dangerous country and a cameraman down - Shaking off the fall and continuing the hunt - Part 2 coming soon Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 89On Our Mark: Episode 89 - The 240 WBY MAG
240 WBY MAG fans your podcast is here! On this episode, we are doing a deep dive into this legendary cartridge. Luke and Tyler are joined by Jared and Seth from product development to talk ballistics, the invention of the 240, and how it’s one of our most underrated cartridges. On this episode we discuss: - Why is it called a 240 - Simple ballistics math - Speed = killing power - 6-lug action built around the 240 - Diving into etymology - The ultimate deer cartridge Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 88On Our Mark: Episode 88 - Western vs Eastern Turkey Hunting
Fresh off of two different hunts, Kyle, Tyler, and DJ sit down to compare and contrast the experience of hunting western vs eastern birds. Kyle headed to Washington state to hunt with the Orion SxS .410 and DJ and Tyler went to Eastern Kentucky with the brand new SORIX™. Listen in as the crew talks about the major differences between their hunts, using a SxS for turkeys, and the popularity of the red dot in the turkey woods. In this episode we discuss: - Spring bear vs spring turkey - Western style of hunting vs Eastern style of hunting - Calling to difficult birds - Shot loads - Hunt stories and experiences - Filled our tags, now what? - Cameraman turned hunter - Exclusive footage from the hunt Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 87On Our Mark: Episode 87 - Gearing up for Spring with the Teton Tripod
On episode 87 of the On Our Mark podcast, we have JD from Peak44 on to talk about the brand new Teton tripod. The Teton tripod is Peak44’s newest addition to their ultra-lightweight carbon fiber products. With a variety of features such as removable legs to be used as trekking poles and 3-position leg angles for prone shooting the Teton tripod is ready for any adventure. In this episode we discuss: - Features of the new Teton tripod - How it’s different from anything on the market - What you get out of the box - Design inspirations - Cameras, rifles, or spotters, the Teton tripod is ready for it all - Glassing techniques and spotting scopes - Optics for spring bear Link to the giveaway! https://weatherby.com/stone-glacier-custom-rifle-giveaway/ Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 86On Our Mark: Episode 86 - The New Adventure SD and a Wyoming Sheep Hunt
Nothing beats the amazing look of a wood stock and adding it to the 307 action makes for a deadly combo. We blended old school looks with our new school technology and are proud to add the Adventure SD to the Model 307™ lineup. We have our Director of Sales, Raleigh Whelan, and Head of Product Development/Tyler’s work dad, Seth Hiller on to talk about the awesome new features of the Adventure SD. Additionally, Raleigh tells the amazing story of his Wyoming sheep hunt from many moons ago. In this episode we discuss: - The blend of old school wood and our newest action - Why we brought back the wood stock - The ever-changing and improving shop space - Features of the Adventure SD - Oil rubbed finished for added durability - Using the rifle in Africa - Raleigh’s crazy sheep hunt story Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 85On Our Mark: Episode 85 - New Additions to the Vanguard Line
We are proud to announce two BRAND NEW rifles to the Vanguard® lineup. The first being the Vanguard Spike Camp™ For those of you that have been asking for heavier and shorter barrels this is the rifle for you. A #3 contour barrel paired with the Boyds™ laminate thumbhole wood stock makes for a deadly combination in the field or at the range. The new Vanguard Obsidian maintains the classic Weatherby® features and has a sleek all-black aesthetic. The 3-position safety ensures safe loading and unloading and the synthetic stock holds up against the harshest of weather. Luke and Tyler host Raleigh and Seth to talk in detail about the two new additions to the Vanguard lineup and find themselves headed down some rabbit holes. In this episode we discuss: - Features of the Vanguard Spike Camp - Available caliber offerings of the Spike Camp - A day in the life of Raleigh - Inside hints at new products with shorter barrels - The Vanguard Obsidian's amazing price point value Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 84On Our Mark: Episode 84 - Complete Rifle Unboxing and Setup
Have you ever wondered how to mount a scope? Or even just how we prefer to set up a rifle for the mountains? For the first time ever, we are doing an interactive style podcast where we unbox and setup the Model 307™ Range™ XP to get it ready for the the field. Follow along with us as Tyler, Jared, and Luke talk through what you need to set up your rifle, controversial ways to mount your scope, and how to get a custom fit out of the Range™ XP. In this episode we discuss: - What to expect out of the box - Features of the Range XP - What you need to get started - Should I do anything before mounting my scope? - How to get that custom fit - Different ways of leveling - Jared’s tried and trued methods - Pro tips and mounting “hacks” - Aftermarket accessories - Suppressor ready threaded barrel Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Connect with Peak44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peakfortyfour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeakFortyFour/ Follow our Shotgun Page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 83On Our Mark: Episode 83 - Duck Camp with Infinite Outdoors and Hush
On episode 83 of the On Our Mark Podcast, Luke and Koby are joined by Casey from Hush and Sam Seeton from Infinite outdoors. Recorded in Colorado after a multi-day duck hunt, the crew talks about mixed bags and limiting out on Infinite Outdoors properties, using the SORIX in the field, and the action packed weekend. In this episode we discuss: - Luke shooting left handed for content purposes - The ambidextrous platform of the SORIX™ - Why Infinite Outdoors is the solution for private land access - Harsh weather makes for great duck hunting - Filming big game vs duck hunting - State record mule deer and whitetails - Mixed bags and limits - Ease of booking through Infinite Outdoors - The unique finish on the SORIX - Closing thoughts on the weekend Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 83On Our Mark: Episode 82 - South Africa Safari: A Trip Back to the Original Testing Grounds
On this episode of On Our Mark, Tyler hosts Luke, Adam, and Brenda to talk about their recent trip to Africa. Although the crew harvested a variety of African animals, this trip was mainly centered around the idea of giving back to the locals through ministry and leadership work. Listen in as the team talks about the idea behind the trip, the amount of ticks and snakes they encountered, and their experience in the local villages. In this episode we discuss: - How this trip came to be - Ministry work in South Africa - The idea behind Phambili Safaris https://phambilisafaris.co.za/ - The African hunting experience - Ticks and snakes… everywhere - Basing the hunt around what the “bush” provides - Filling other peoples freezers - Paying homage to Roy’s original testing grounds - Putting the 300 WBY with 195 Hammers to work - Ministry work with the locals - Providing meals to all the kids - Pastors and leaders from surrounding villages joining together Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 82On Our Mark: Episode 81 - Sorix: A New Era of Weatherby Shotguns
It's an exciting day here at Weatherby® as yesterday we released the all new SORIX™. The SORIX is a revolutionary shotgun featuring the innovative SHIFT SYSTEM™. Additionally, this shotgun has oversized controls, a competition cut for smooth reloading, and is made in Italy but finished here in Sheridan, Wyoming. Luke and Tyler sit down with shotgun guru and International Sales Manager, Kyle, to talk about the development and the long journey of launching the SORIX. In this episode we discuss: - The long wait for the SORIX - Creating the waterfowler’s dream shotgun - Product testing and improving to make the best version - The SHIFT SYSTEM - an ambidextrous platform - Hand painted camo and colorways - A different look than anything on the market - The next evolution of the 18i™ - Testing the SORIX in Kodiak, AK - Waterfowl season highs and lows - Luke’s fall turkey Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Follow our shotgun page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 81On Our Mark: Episode 80 - Backcountry Camera Gear
On Episode 80 of the On Our Mark podcast, we are sitting down with Koby Owens, our Content Producer, and DJ Dean our Social Media Specialist. Tyler and Luke host the first episode dedicated solely to photography/videography, camera gear, and backcountry camera gear prep. In this episode we discuss: - The idea behind this podcast - Backcountry camera gear list - How each member got their start - Finding the eye for photography - How you can be an effective cameraman in the field - What Koby brings on a hunt - Battery power management - Just start filming! Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/
Ep 80On Our Mark: Episode 79 Part 2 - The All New Mark V Live Wild Edition Rifle
On the highly anticipated Part 2 of Episode 79, Remi Warren joins the Weatherby® team to talk about the brand new Mark V® Live Wild™ Edition. Listen in as the team talks about Remi's journey to partnership with Weatherby, the design behind the rifle, and all the amazing features available at a reasonable price point. In this episode we discuss: - Remi’s transition from self filming to the present - More about the Live Wild brand - The brand new Mark V Live Wild Edition rifle - Shooting it out to 1000 yards, fresh from the factory - Features of the Live Wild rifle - Remi’s family historically intertwined with Weatherby - Available calibers in the new rifle - The amazing price point and where you can find it For more information visit https://weatherby.com/
Ep 79On Our Mark: Episode 79 Part 1? - Remi Warren Joins Team Weatherby
On this special episode of the On Our Mark Podcast, Adam, Luke, and Tyler sit down with Remi Warren. As a hunter, guide, and conservationist, Remi truly represents what it means to Live Wild. We are thrilled to announce that we have officially partnered with Remi and the Live Wild brand. Together we hope to grow and expand within the hunting industry and cohesively promote the conservation of wildlife. In this episode we discuss: - Weatherby® and the Live Wild partnership - Why Live Wild - Remi's beginnings - His advice on how to get started - Remi's tour through the facility - Closing thoughts on the partnership
Ep 78On Our Mark: Episode 78 - 2023 Year in Review
On this episode of the On Our Mark podcast, Luke, Adam, and Tyler sit down to really review what all happened in the crazy year of 2023. 2023 was a year to remember at Weatherby® as we launched the most new products in the history of the company. In this episode we discuss: -Weatherby's 2023 innovations -Our favorite new products -Controversial takes from the crew -Ammo changes and additions -Favorite hunts of 2023 -What’s on deck for 2024 -Where to find us during show season! Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/
Ep 77On Our Mark: Episode 77 - Crafting the Perfect Season
Have you ever dreamed of hunting every single month of the year? You're in luck, on this episode of the On Our Mark podcast, the Weatherby crew sits down and creates the perfect hunting season. Each member was tasked with filling out every month with a species to hunt and have devised their own "Perfect Season". JD's Perfect Season January: Mexico Coues Deer February: Texas Aoudad March: Alaska Mountain Goat April: New Zealand Red Stag May: Montana Black Bear June: Hawaii/Texas Axis Deer July: New Zealand Tahr/Chamois August: DIY Caribou September: Bow Elk October: Wyoming Antelope November: Kodiak Sitka Blacktail December: Whitetail Luke's Perfect Season January: Arkansas Timber Ducks February: Wyoming Mountain Lion March: Arkansas Snow Geese April: SD/ND/MT/WY Turkey Tour May: WY/ID/MT Bear Tour June: Africa Kudu/Sable/Zebra July: Argentina Fishing/Doves/Ducks/Stag August: DIY Caribou September: Elk/Deer October: Antelope/Elk/Deer November: Kodiak Blacktail/Ducks December: Texas Whitetail Kyle's Perfect Season January: Arkansas Timber Ducks February: Mexico Ducks March: South Dakota Snow Geese April: Midwest Turkey May: Nebraska Turkeys June: Canada Snow Geese July: Argentina Doves August: UK grouse September: Saskatchewan Ducks/Geese/Grouse October: Divers November: New Jersey Black Ducks December: California Waterfowl Tyler's Perfect Season January: California Waterfowl February: Texas Aoudad March: Florida Osceola Turkey April: Midwest Turkey May: ID/MT Black Bear June: DIY New Zealand Stag/Tahr/Chamoi July: Hawaii Axis Deer August: DIY Caribou September: Kodiak Mountain Goat October: Wyoming Elk November: South Dakota Mule Deer December: Alaska Emperor Geese
Ep 76On Our Mark: Episode 76 - The Kodiak Experience
Recorded from Kodiak, Alaska, the Weatherby® Team flips roles and are the guests on this special edition of the On Our Mark Podcast hosted by Brian Call from "Gritty". Hear from the crew about the black-tailed hunt experience, why sea duck hunting is the gentleman's version of duck hunting, and what each member would do differently before arriving to Kodiak. In this episode we discuss: -Team introductions -Being too selective for deer -Prior experiences of Kodiak -Firearms used on the trip -Sea duck hunting -How to prepare better for Kodiak -The challenge of filming hunts
Ep 75On Our Mark: Episode 75 - Saskatchewan Ducks
The Weatherby team sits down to talk about their recent trip up to Saskatchewan and the experience of the unreal waterfowl opportunities that are there. Additionally, the team expands on the new Weatherby "Field and Flight" social accounts and why they were created. Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/ Check out the Field and Flight page! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbyfieldandflight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBYfieldandflight
Ep 74On Our Mark: Episode 74 - Giant CO Elk w/ Infinite Outdoors
Tyler sits down with Luke, Adam, and Sam Seeton from Infinite Outdoors to talk about their recent trip to Colorado and the story behind Adam's largest bull elk to date. On this episode we discuss: -Booking through Infinite Outdoors -How elevation takes its toll on everyone -Spotting elk and picking which group to go after -Closing the gap -Finding the BIG bull -The final moments before the shot
Ep 73On Our Mark: Episode 73 - Mongolian Ibex w/ Guest Rob Gearing
Luke and Tyler sit down with Rob Gearing from Spartan Precision Equipment to talk about his recent Mongolian Ibex hunt and what's next for Spartan Precision. In this episode we discuss: -The beginning of Spartan Precision -Rob's experience in Africa -Hunting at high altitudes -Mongolian Ibex hunt -Rich mongolian traditions -Using the Backcountry 2.0 -The future of Spartan Precision
Ep 72On Our Mark: Episode 72 - DIY Alaskan Moose Hunt
Luke sits down with Tyler and Dale Evans from Petersen's Hunting Magazine to talk about their recent adventure up to Alaska chasing moose and the highs and lows of the hunt. In this episode we discuss: -Traveling up to Alaska -The DIY experience -Day by day hunt recap -Missing out on a huge bull -Knowing the regulations and judging size of moose -Close calls and unfortunate opportunities -The last, hopeful effort -Final morning success
Ep 71On Our Mark: Episode 71 - Week of Launches Recap
Adam and Luke sit down to talk about all the new products Weatherby® launched this week. In this episode we discuss: -Model 307™ - MeatEater Edition -Orion SxS .410 -New chamber offerings -Mark V® High Country -Vanguard® Outfitter -18i™ Limited -Vanguard Talus Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/
Ep 70On Our Mark: Episode 70 - Model 307 MeatEater Edition
The Weatherby team sits down with Ryan Callaghan and Garrett Long to discuss the brand new Model 307 - MeatEater Edition In this episode we discuss: - The brand new Model 307 MeatEater - Features of the new rifle - The design inspiration - Shooting the rifle out to 1000 yards - Trapshooting with the Orion SxS Connect with Weatherby! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatherbyinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc/
Ep 69On Our Mark: Episode 69 - The 6.5 WBY RPM
The Weatherby team sits down with Mack Winzenburg and Jared Smethurst to talk about the 6.5 WBY RPM. In this episode we discuss: - The Rebated Precision Magnum - Why the rebated rim? - How does this fit with Weatherby ammunition - The 6.5 market - Bullet ballistics
Ep 68On Our Mark: Episode 68 - Yukon Sheep Hunt
The Weatherby Team sits down with Adam and Brenda Weatherby to discuss their recent Yukon Sheep Hunt. In this episode we discuss: - How the hunt came to be - The importance of rain gear - Navigating the Yukon terrain - Closing the gap on a ram - Bonus wolf - Brenda's giant caribou
Ep 68On Our Mark: Episode 67 - How to Pick an Optic
The Weatherby team sits down with guest Peak 44 to talk about choosing the right optic for your Weatherby rifle. In this episode we discuss: -History of Optics -Purpose of your rifle and how this effects scope selection -Weight of Optic -FFP vs SFP -Best Budget Scopes -Top optic pics
Ep 67On Our Mark: Episode 66 - The New Orion Side by Side
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about our new Orion Side by Side shotguns. In this episode we discuss: - The new Orion side by sides - Why we felt it was time to bring a side by side back - The thought process behind the function and feel - Testing the Orion SxS - What gauges and lengths it will come in
Ep 66On Our Mark: Episode 65 - Weatherby is Expanding Our Ammo Loading
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about our new Non - Weatherby loaded ammunition. In this episode we discuss: - Our new Non - Weatherby load production schedule - Specs on the 6.5 PRC, 280 AI, 7mm PRC, 28 Nosler, and 300 PRC - Bullet selection - Why we have such low SD - Our processes for testing new ammos - How much goes into reloading for factory ammunition
Ep 65On Our Mark: Episode 64 - Catching Up With Luke's Ibex Guide Saku
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with Luke's guide for his Ibex hunt. In this episode we discuss: - Hunting in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan - Saku's past and how he and Luke met - The health and growth of Ibex and Marco Polo Sheep, depending on the types of grass and altitude - Riding Yaks - Heating homes with sheep scat and yak scat - Why snow leopards may not be as rare as you think - Kelly's dream of collaring a Marco Polo Sheep - The crazy elevations in that part of the world
Ep 62On Our Mark: Episode 63 - Model 307 Mule Deer Hunting with HUSH and Infinite Outdoors
The Weatherby Team sits down with the HUSH guys to recap our Colorado late season mule deer hunt. In this episode we discuss: - How the hunt went down - How Infinite Outdoors is looking to change the game in private land hunting - The Model 307 seeing some of its first field testing
Ep 64On Our Mark: Episode 62 - The 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about the lightning rod that is the 6.5 -300 Weatherby Mag. In this episode we discuss: - The inception of the 6.5 - 300 Weatherby Mag - Cartridge tech and specs - Comparable cartridges then and now - Luke's favorite cartridge
Ep 61On Our Mark: Episode 61 - The 270 Weatherby Magnum
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about the venerable 270 Weatherby Magnum. In this episode we discuss: - The inception of the 270 Weatherby Mag - Cartridge tech and specs - Comparable cartridges then and now - Jared's epic voice - Why Ed said the .270 WBY MAG was his favorite
Ep 60On Our Mark: Episode 60 - A Look Inside the Weatherby Model 307 Action
The Weatherby Team sits down with Design Engineer Ryan Bartok and Product Manager Jared Smethurst to talk about the creation and engineering behind the new Weatherby Model 307 rifle platform. In this episode we discuss: - How the Model 307 operates - How we designed the tool-less takedown - What the engineering looked like behind the scenes on the Model 307 - What you get when you buy the builders action - How the bolt stays in one piece despite the ease of takedown - Specifics to both the Range XP and Alpine MDT
Ep 59On Our Mark: Episode 59 - The All New Weatherby Model 307
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with Adam Weatherby to talk about the all new Weatherby Model 307 platform. In this episode we discuss: - Why we developed the Model 307 - The models available at launch - Price point - The development history of the Model 307 - Where the Model 307 fits in between the Vanguard and Mark V rifles - Where the name 307 comes from
Ep 58On Our Mark: Episode 58 - Coming Face to Face with a Wounded Black Bear at 15 Feet
The Weatherby Team sits down with our Content Producer Mack Winzenburg and Ballisitician Keaton Lyons, to talk about a recent bear hunt in which they came upon a black bear they'd been blood tracking only to find him still alive. In this episode we discuss: - Spotting and stalking a large black bear boar - Panicking and potentially losing the bear - Shooting the bear off a 40 foot cliff - How hard bears are to blood track - Tracking the bear through thick brush and having to shoot him two more times - Harvesting the bear on a steep hillside and a heavy packout
Ep 57On Our Mark: Episode 57 - Spring Bear Hunting with the 338 WBY RPM and Peak44
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with JD from Peak44, to talk about a recent bear hunt with Tyler Gretchen our marketing manager. In this episode we discuss: - Bear hunting in Montana - Adverse weather conditions - Spotting everything but bears - How excited we are every spring to get out and chase bears - Going from highs and lows when stalking and shooting a bear
Ep 56On Our Mark: Episode 56 - How Invasive Grasses Are Harming Hunting w/Brian Mealor of UW
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with Brian Mealor, a biologist who works for the University of Wyoming, about invasive grasses that are encroaching on our wild spaces and what to do about it. In this episode we discuss: - Types of invasive grasses - What invasive grasses do to our ecosystems - Who to contact if you come across invasive grasses - How the changes to the ecosystem effect flora and fuana - Why hunters and everyone should be paying attention to the spread of invasive grasses - What it will look like if we do nothing to curb the spread - Spraying herbicide to kill invasive grasses
Ep 55On Our Mark: Episode 55 - Sitting Down with Captain Hook of Deadhorse Outfitters
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with Hook of Deadhorse Outfitters who previously transported us for our Alaska caribou hunts to catch up. In this episode we discuss: - What Hook and Deadhorse Outfitters do - Hunting in Alaska - Airboats and airboat disasters - Recap HUSH's caribou hunt - A little bit about Hook and his background - Fun facts about Hook and his adventures
Ep 54On Our Mark: Episode 54 - TRCP and Fighting For Conservation
The Weatherby Team sits down with Joel Webster of the Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Program (TRCP) to talk about how they fight for conservation in the trenches of D.C. In this episode we discuss: - What the TRCP does - How they push conservation to the point of having bills drawn - Recent successes for conservation signed into law - How people can get involved
Ep 53On Our Mark: Episode 53 - How to E-Scout with Mark Livesay
The Weatherby Team sits down with Mark Livesay of Treeline Pursuits to talk about E-scouting strategies for elk hunting. In this episode we discuss: - What Mark does and what is Treeline Pursuits - What Mark looks for when E-scouting - Hunting with Brian Call and Ryan Lampers - Being a llama guy - How Mark's multipliers work - What elk prefer to eat - Whether elk hang out on the edge of the tree line or in the prairie - Burn areas - How a westerner looks at scouting vs someone who's traveling west to hunt - How slope and benches can affect elk - Save on Mark's courses with code "WEATHERBY20"
Ep 52On Our Mark: Episode 52 - The 30 - 378 WBY Mag
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about one of our most impressive cartridges. The one, the only, 30-378 WBY Mag. In this episode we discuss: - The origins of the 30-378 WBY Mag - The fastest 30 cal on the market - How the 30-378 WBY Mag stacks up against competitors - When the 30-378 WBY Mag was released - Situations and uses for the 30-378 WBY Mag when hunting - Personal experiences with this cartridge
Ep 51On Our Mark: Episode 51 - Hunting and Conservation with Delta Waterfowl
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk with Delta Waterfowl and Final Approach to talk about waterfowl conservation. In this episode we discuss: - What Delta Waterfowl does - Why predator management matters for ducks - How you can get involved
Ep 50On Our Mark: Episode 50 - Sheep Show with OnX
The Weatherby Team sits down with the guys at OnX to talk about new features and exciting things in store for 2023. In this episode we discuss: - OnX Apple CarPlay - New elite benefits for 2023 - OnX and Weatherby partnership - Hunting stories
Ep 49On Our Mark: Episode 49 - Dana Weatherby's Once in a Lifetime WY Bison Hunt
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about Dana Weatherby's once in a lifetime WY bison hunt. In this episode we discuss: - Drawing a once in a lifetime WY Bison Tag - Telling the difference between male and female bison - Difficulty in accessing wild bison - Hunting the national elk refuge - Specialty regulations regarding bison hunting - Harsh hunting conditions and freezing weather - Harvesting a bull and then having to butcher an entire bison - Brenda losing her phone and getting locked out of the cabin at night
Ep 48On Our Mark: Episode 48 - The New Mark V Apex w/guest Peak 44
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about the new Mark V Apex and the Peak 44 Bastion Stock. In this episode we discuss: - The new Mark V Apex - The Peak 44 Bastion stock - The feature set on the Apex - Fit and finishes of the Bastion stock - The first ever camp catastrophes segment
Ep 47On Our Mark: Episode 47 - Adam's BC Mountain Goat Hunt
The Weatherby Team sits down to talk about Adam's recent British Colombia Mountain Goat Hunt with Brenda. In this episode we discuss: - Mountain goat hunting - Why Adam chose to finally go on a goat hunt - Flying private into Canada and clearing customs - The difficulties in having to age and sex a mountain goat through glass - The unexpected heat on this hunt - How beautiful British Columbia is - Difficulty locating goats this year - An accident in camp that left Brenda having to stay behind - Shooting his goat on the second day and how it went down