Kindly disagree about the hype. They've been exceptional rifles for the family and I since the early 50's. Are there better boutique or custom rifles today? Absolutely - no question. But the quality and value at price point is extremely hard to beat for WBY production rifles. Bombproof action & lugs that always work and are as smooth as silk. Their MC stocks fit me perfect - which is personal preference right there, but I love their fit. My current rebuilt WBY .308 pack rifle is a sub 0.5 MOA tack driver that'll out shoot rifles twice it's price. Just under 6lbs with a loaded up 5 rd AICS box mag & scope. Flawless performance - to weight - to price ratio. While I've upgraded it substantially - save the action, bolt & barrel, you'd still have to spend 2x to find a comparable production set-up. I'd take it over a Tikka, Sendero or Kimber any day. A Cooper or Gunwerks? I'm not crazy.

Besides....old school Weatherby's are just so cool. If old American huntin' guns could tell stories, I'm certain Weatherby's would be Mark Twain.