There were pictures hung around the office of my grandfather with key influencers of the day like John Wayne, Roy Rogers and Gary Cooper. After all, Roy Weatherby built his business just miles from Hollywood by leveraging his relationships with many iconic figures that walked into that retail store several decades ago. To put it simply, Weatherby’s roots run deep through the state of California and many quality Weatherby employees have spent their careers building the brand that is associated with my family name.
Many thoughts filled my head as I drove the moving truck, along with my family, out of the Golden State and into the Cowboy State the summer of 2018. California represents a rich history and an established legacy that I never want to forget or take for granted. Wyoming, on the other hand, now represents a bright and promising future for Weatherby. People often ask me why we made the move. Honestly, I don’t even know where to begin. We have a brand new facility, better regulations, less taxes, lower operating expenses, immediate access to premier western big game hunting and a passionate team ready to take Weatherby to the next level. Simply put. we have positioned ourselves in a place where we are ready to maximize our brand and its position in the outdoor industry. I truly believe Weatherby’s best years have yet to come and our move from California to Wyoming is representative of many great changes you will see from us.
I hunted Wyoming this past fall and was fortunate enough to tag a Rocky Mountain Elk, Whitetail Deer and a Pronghorn Antelope from my new home state. However, its not just the hunting that comes from the Bighorn Mountains and surrounding plains that make me feel at home. When I walk the streets of our historic western downtown I feel like we were meant to be here. When you see the words “Sheridan, Wyoming” stamped on the side of a MarkV action, it just looks right. I guess what I am trying to say is that some things were just meant to go together.
I am so grateful for Weatherby’s past and the rich heritage that began so many years ago in Southern California with my grandfather. I am also incredibly grateful for the state of Wyoming and the many others that helped get us to our new home. I can only imagine that some day there will be a Weatherby kid wandering through the showroom in Sheridan, much like I did in South Gate as a child, mesmerized by a long-lasting legacy that began not too far from Hollywood by a poor farm boy from Kansas that one day moved to Wyoming. After all, that’s the Weatherby story, and I’m honored to be a part of it.
Adam Weatherby
Weatherby shotguns bring together the signature fit and finish of a Weatherby into multiple shotgun shooting platforms. The result is performance that is clean, smooth, and ready to round after round of high volume shooting. Available in Over/Under, Inertia-Drive, and Gas Semi-Auto platforms.
The fastest, flattest shooting rifles on the market. Delivering the unmatched knockdown power of both Weatherby Magnum and standard calibers. Providing the guarantee of SUB-MOA accuracy in both Mark V and Vanguard models.
Ultra-high velocity, magnum ammunition is how Roy Weatherby got started in the 1940s. As a young wildcatter, he revolutionized the industry with his fast, hard-hitting loads that were dead-on accurate. Today, those same performance qualities are every bit a part of Weatherby cartridges.
Weatherby’s move to Wyoming is an exciting step towards continual opportunity for innovation. The cartridges that paved the way for advancement in ballistics and load development will forever be a solid foundation. Weatherby’s intention is constant progression for ballistic superiority, confident in developing new and impressive cartridges that perform and meet expectations attached to the Weatherby brand. NOTHING SHOOTS FLATTER. HITS HARDER. OR IS MORE ACCURATE.™
On the Fileshare there are numerous images that can be used. The Vanguard MeatEater Edition is the culmination of in-field experience, trends, and Meat Eater’s personal touches rolled into a collaboration between two top brands in the outdoor industry. Full Tungsten Cerakote® finish on barrelled action to prevent corrosion while accenting the spiral fluted #2 contour barrel. Lightweight and effective, the Vanguard MeatEater Edition features a unique color pattern that highlights the current trends of gray and brown accents on a black stock base. The black Cerakote® fluted bolt matches the MeatEater logo located on the floorplate. The 1/2x28tpi threaded barrel with included seamless thread protector gives options for future Accubrake ST or suppressor installation.