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Post by bushog on Mar 30, 2021 18:45:10 GMT -5
Looks like I just happened into a couple Weatherby CFPs.
They're both chambered in .308 and one has a synthetic stock and the other a grey laminate.
Any comments regarding potential performance good or bad?
I hesitate to ask but what are they worth?
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Post by kings6 on Mar 30, 2021 20:55:01 GMT -5
No clue big guy, never heard of them before. The only Weatherby gun I have owned was an older 7mm Weatherby mag that was the most beautiful rifle I’ve had. The only problem as it kicked like a mule and wouldn’t shoot but a 3-4” group. Nice expensive wall ornament for the guy who wanted to buy it even with those points disclosed.
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Post by bushog on Mar 30, 2021 22:16:24 GMT -5
It's their pistol...
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Post by 45MAN on Mar 31, 2021 6:37:53 GMT -5
A FRIEND OF MINE IN ALASKA, GEORGE FAERBER, USED TO DABBLE IN CFP's/PUT TOGETHER CPP's (THE WEATHERBY BOLT ACTION PISTOL, SORT OF LIKE THE XP 100), AND IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY, YOU WILL BE VERY PLEASED WITH THE ACCURACY.
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 31, 2021 7:21:45 GMT -5
Never heard of a Weatherby CFP. We all know what “colt Single Action Army” means, but what does “Weatherby CFP” mean? Obviously, if there its such a thing, it is not the short lived Weatherby MK V Silhouette single shot pistol, which I wrote up for The Silhouette and Shooting Times. I’ve recounted the story of the MK V single shot pistol, with its short run in .308 Winchester, with a supposed few in .22-250 Remington. The action was a miniature of the MK V, with six locking lugs instead of nine, and center-grip stock of Claro walnut.
David Bradshaw
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Post by rangersedge on Mar 31, 2021 7:40:28 GMT -5
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Post by bushog on Mar 31, 2021 9:07:14 GMT -5
Yup...found that one...I've done a pretty extensive internet search on them and I'm surprised not much pops up. Those guys poo-pood on them but I've seen folks poo-poo on the internet that I know not to be true... |
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Post by bushog on Mar 31, 2021 9:14:04 GMT -5
Never heard of a Weatherby CFP. We all know what “colt Single Action Army” means, but what does “Weatherby CFP” mean? Obviously, if there its such a thing, it is not the short lived Weatherby MK V Silhouette single shot pistol, which I wrote up for The Silhouette and Shooting Times. I’ve recounted the story of the MK V single shot pistol, with its short run in .308 Winchester, with a supposed few in .22-250 Remington. The action was a miniature of the MK V, with six locking lugs instead of nine, and center-grip stock of Claro walnut. David Bradshaw Oh, there is such a thing.... Weatherby Center Fire Pistol.... They too have a 6 locking lug action instead of nine. Were produced after the silhouette pistols you speak of writing about.  |
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 31, 2021 11:01:30 GMT -5
Sufferin’ baglapper!
Do not fire those pistols with locked elbow!
David Bradshaw
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 31, 2021 13:30:44 GMT -5
bushog.... for a mild silhouette load in your .308 single shot, try
Speer 180 Spitzer Flat Base
30 grains IMR/H4895
.308 Win case
Large Rifle Primer
Other 180’s may be substituted. There is no reason to shoot boattail, flat base are apt to group tighter. Your guns probably have a 1:10” twist, ideal for .308 Win. I found Hornady 180 Spire Points not quite as accurate as the Speer 180 Spitzer. My preference in Sierra, also, is for 180 Spitzer.
Any number of medium burn powders produce superb accuracy in .308 Winchester, including stick & ball. The above load produces 1,800 fps from the original Weatherby MK V Silhouette with barrel slightly under 15-inches. Minimum charge of 4895 with a 165 is 32 grains; and not less than 34.5 grains with 150.
David Bradshaw
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Post by squigz on Mar 31, 2021 13:35:50 GMT -5
I like em a lot. Are they multiple round repeaters like the XP-100R? I bet they'd be a lot of fun to shoot. |
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Post by bushog on Mar 31, 2021 15:04:21 GMT -5
I like em a lot. Are they multiple round repeaters like the XP-100R? I bet they'd be a lot of fun to shoot. Yeah they are... Looks like 2 down and one in the pipe but haven't checked yet. |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Mar 31, 2021 15:43:06 GMT -5
I'm an old duffer... thought CFP was that new fangled copper fouling powder??? Why anyone would want to foul their barrel with copper I have no idea  I do love those hand cannons though... 1st looks remind me of the Savage Striker in .308 my buddy had for deer hunting... |
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Post by potatojudge on Mar 31, 2021 20:56:12 GMT -5
As said, mixed reports on those though the wood stocked ones looked great. Not many options in the specialty pistol repeater game. Would make a good blind pistol for longer shots. I like the fluted barrel and brake. Those are good scopes for that configuration and worth a few hundred each alone, as I'm sure you already know. My H-S is probably a bit lighter with a similar barrel profile and comp (but lighter stock), and with 160 grain 284 loads it's not a bad kicker. Just bounces a bit on the bipod.  |
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Post by bradshaw on Apr 1, 2021 6:52:28 GMT -5
As said, mixed reports on those though the wood stocked ones looked great. Not many options in the specialty pistol repeater game. Would make a good blind pistol for longer shots. I like the fluted barrel and brake. Those are good scopes for that configuration and worth a few hundred each alone, as I'm sure you already know. My H-S is probably a bit lighter with a similar barrel profile and comp (but lighter stock), and with 160 grain 284 loads it's not a bad kicker. Just bounces a bit on the bipod. ***** When H-S Precision configured its Fiberthane-with-aluminum-bedding-block concept for the Remington XP-100, I put one on a a 7mm BR rechamsbered to the Redding version of the 7mm IHMSA (7mm Int’l----7mm/.300 Savage with straightened sidewall and 38-degree shoulder). Immediately registering phenomenal accuracy and consistency. Not that it was any more accurate that a properly bedded George Petersen Thumbhole from Western Gunstock, but the H-S was light, strong, and a bolt-on. Whereas I did not use a rear screw at all with a bedded George Petersen Thumbhole, I kept the rear action screw on the H-S Precision, albeit with very light tension. My report on accuracy from the H-S Precision stock, with results on the IHMSA Firing Line, contradicted declarations by high dollar custom rifle makers, who claimed the aluminum bedding block cannot accuracy make. Stock for FREESTYLE position* Center-Grip----Creedmoor. * Rear Grip----Dead Frog. David Bradshaw |
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