Description
The .300 PRC has earned a serious following among western hunters and long-range guys for good reason. It pushes heavy, high-BC bullets fast and stays supersonic way out past where most magnums start falling apart. The catch is that most rifles chambered for it are either heavy bench guns or lightweight rigs that beat you up. The Weatherby 307 Alpine ST splits the difference nicely. At 6.3 pounds bare, it hikes well, and the factory-installed Accubrake ST takes a real bite out of the recoil so you can spot your own hits instead of flinching through the follow-up.
Inside the Model 307 Action
This rifle is built on Weatherby's Model 307 platform, a two-lug, fully cylindrical action machined in Sheridan, Wyoming. The smart part is the footprint. It plays nice with a huge range of aftermarket stocks, rails, triggers, and mounts, so you are not locked into proprietary parts down the road. The bolt is spiral fluted with a skeletonized handle to shave weight, uses an M16-style extractor for reliable extraction, and breaks down without tools when it is time to clean it in camp. An externally adjustable TriggerTech trigger comes standard, and if you have run one before, you know how crisp that break feels.
Peak 44 Bastion Stock and Barrel Details
The exposed carbon fiber Peak 44 Bastion stock weighs just 24 ounces, making it one of the lightest vertical grip carbon stocks in production. It has an ambidextrous palm swell, a deep thumb groove that encourages solid shooting form, and a 3D-Hex recoil pad that soaks up what the brake does not. Up front, the 24-inch spiral-fluted barrel is threaded, so swapping the Accubrake for a suppressor is a five-minute job. Everything wears Graphite Black Cerakote, which shrugs off weather and rough handling.
Why the 307 Alpine ST in .300 PRC Makes Sense
Feed it 3+1 rounds of .300 PRC and this rifle is legitimately capable on elk, mule deer, and moose at practical hunting distances and beyond. It is the kind of setup you build once and stop second-guessing.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Model 307 Alpine ST
- MPN: 3WAST300PR4B
- UPC: 747115460465
- Caliber: .300 PRC
- Action: Bolt Action, 2-Lug Model 307
- Barrel Length: 24 inches, spiral fluted, threaded
- Muzzle Device: Accubrake ST
- Capacity: 3+1
- Stock: Peak 44 Bastion exposed carbon fiber, 24 oz
- Trigger: TriggerTech, externally adjustable
- Safety: Two-Position
- Overall Length: 44 inches
- Weight: 6.3 lbs
- Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote
- Made In: Sheridan, Wyoming, USA
What’s Included
- Weatherby 307 Alpine ST rifle
- Accubrake ST muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run a suppressor on the Weatherby 307 Alpine ST?
Yes. The 24-inch barrel is threaded at the muzzle, and the Accubrake ST spins off so you can mount a can directly. Just keep in mind that removing the brake means more felt recoil unless your suppressor tames it, which most do a decent job of on a .300 PRC.
Does the Model 307 action accept aftermarket parts?
That is one of the biggest draws of this platform. The Model 307 is a two-lug, fully cylindrical action that Weatherby designed to work with the wide world of aftermarket stocks, triggers, rails, and scope mounts already on the market. If you like to tinker or upgrade over time, this action will not box you in.
How bad is the recoil on a 6.3 pound rifle in .300 PRC?
On paper, a sub-6.5 pound magnum sounds punishing, but this rifle fights back with two things. The Accubrake ST cuts a large chunk of the recoil impulse, and the Peak 44 Bastion stock adds a 3D-Hex recoil pad that softens what is left. Most folks find it very manageable, though you will want ear protection since brakes are loud.
Is the 307 Alpine ST a good elk rifle?
It is a strong choice. The .300 PRC drives heavy, aerodynamic bullets with plenty of energy for elk and moose at extended distances, and the light carbon fiber build means you will not dread packing it up the mountain. The crisp TriggerTech trigger and fluted barrel help you make that one shot count.




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