[2] As what was then the newest in Weatherby's lineup, this cartridge was designed to directly compete with the 26 Nosler.

[4] Designed in a similar fashion as other Weatherby cartridges, it has a large-for-caliber case capacity, resulting in high velocities.

When bullets with high ballistic coefficients are used, trajectories are extremely flat, allowing the projectile to retain a significant amount of energy downrange.

the only manufacturer of rifles chambered in the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum, as well as the only current supplier of ammunition.

However, cases could be formed from .300 Weatherby Magnum brass.