What do you guys think about this rifle as a starting platform for a future long range hunting rifle?
Weatherby Vangaurd Series 2
Weatherby Vangaurd Series 2
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Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
I have a 300 wby built on a mk 5 action. The gun shots great now but shot horrible out of the box. My 2 cents is to stick with Remington actions. I have built on a bunch of actions but Remington are by far the easiest and custom parts are readily available. I kick myself every day for trading my Remington 700 300 wby for the mk 5.
I have a 300 wby built on a mk 5 action. The gun shots great now but shot horrible out of the box. My 2 cents is to stick with Remington actions. I have built on a bunch of actions but Remington are by far the easiest and custom parts are readily available. I kick myself every day for trading my Remington 700 300 wby for the mk 5.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
I don't care for avalability. Just want s good foundation and something I can shoot untill I have the money to build one.
I don't care for avalability. Just want s good foundation and something I can shoot untill I have the money to build one.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
Remington 700 all day long. Pm me if you have any specific concerned about the wby because I have owned several and been down that road.
Remington 700 all day long. Pm me if you have any specific concerned about the wby because I have owned several and been down that road.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
What makes the remington better then the weatherby?
What makes the remington better then the weatherby?
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
I own a Vanguard, a 700, and a Savage and I honestly think the Vanguard is the nicest out of the box. If you plan on building it up in the future, a Remington or Savage is a better option, but if you plan on keeping it stock, I wouldn't hesitate on the Vanguard.
I own a Vanguard, a 700, and a Savage and I honestly think the Vanguard is the nicest out of the box. If you plan on building it up in the future, a Remington or Savage is a better option, but if you plan on keeping it stock, I wouldn't hesitate on the Vanguard.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
If you want the benefits of a push feed in a Mauser action the Howa Vanguard is the ticket.
Looks like Series 2 is a Sub-MOA with a little better stock. I'm taking a Howa custom 308 to Badlands this year. Be sure and price the Howa barreled actions with Timney and Manners or Bell Carlson stock.
If you want the benefits of a push feed in a Mauser action the Howa Vanguard is the ticket.
Looks like Series 2 is a Sub-MOA with a little better stock. I'm taking a Howa custom 308 to Badlands this year. Be sure and price the Howa barreled actions with Timney and Manners or Bell Carlson stock.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mauser34</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What makes the remington better then the weatherby? </div></div>
My personal experiences have been that weatherby rifles are over hyped and over priced. I have had 3 and none of them every shot good and the barrels were all pencil thin.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mauser34</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What makes the remington better then the weatherby? </div></div>
My personal experiences have been that weatherby rifles are over hyped and over priced. I have had 3 and none of them every shot good and the barrels were all pencil thin.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: egraham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">weatherby rifles are over hyped and over priced. </div></div>
I'd agree on the Mark V. Last fall I helped a buddy sight in a new $400 30-06 Vanguard with $200 Redfield. It was in a good bench mount. He made a neat .5" triangle at 100 yds.
Pretty sure he's looking for an economical base for a custom long range hunting rifle. Mark Gordon(Short Action Customs), Robert Snyder Gunsmithing and Michael Ware(Controlled Caos) are all resident Howa/Vanguard afficionados. Pick their ears.
The flat bottom and integral recoil lug are far superior to round actions handling recoil and torque of heavy hunting bullets. Consider a Howa 308 heavy barreled action punched out to 300wsm. It's a good hammer forged barrel.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: egraham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">weatherby rifles are over hyped and over priced. </div></div>
I'd agree on the Mark V. Last fall I helped a buddy sight in a new $400 30-06 Vanguard with $200 Redfield. It was in a good bench mount. He made a neat .5" triangle at 100 yds.
Pretty sure he's looking for an economical base for a custom long range hunting rifle. Mark Gordon(Short Action Customs), Robert Snyder Gunsmithing and Michael Ware(Controlled Caos) are all resident Howa/Vanguard afficionados. Pick their ears.
The flat bottom and integral recoil lug are far superior to round actions handling recoil and torque of heavy hunting bullets. Consider a Howa 308 heavy barreled action punched out to 300wsm. It's a good hammer forged barrel.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
Yes I'm looking for a good reliable gun to use for now and in the future do a nice custom build.
Also just found a Model 70 Ultimate Shadow in a 7mm Rem Mag for 660
Model 70 Ultimate Shadow
Yes I'm looking for a good reliable gun to use for now and in the future do a nice custom build.
Also just found a Model 70 Ultimate Shadow in a 7mm Rem Mag for 660
Model 70 Ultimate Shadow
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
The Weatherby Vanguard is a great action. Do yourself a favor though and get the Howa 1500. It's the same action minus the bolt shroud, the stamp on the side and the $100 difference in price. Anything with Weatherby's name or logo stamped on it seems to justify a price increase in value for what you actually buy. Also before anyone says anything about me favoring one over the other, just know I own a Mark V custom 300 wm and a Vanguard TRR 308 and I also own the Howa Varmint 308, and after my experiences with them, the Howa was more accurate out of the box and continues to be, and cost me $170 less than the TRR Vanguard with an after-market B&C stock. Just my $0.02
The Weatherby Vanguard is a great action. Do yourself a favor though and get the Howa 1500. It's the same action minus the bolt shroud, the stamp on the side and the $100 difference in price. Anything with Weatherby's name or logo stamped on it seems to justify a price increase in value for what you actually buy. Also before anyone says anything about me favoring one over the other, just know I own a Mark V custom 300 wm and a Vanguard TRR 308 and I also own the Howa Varmint 308, and after my experiences with them, the Howa was more accurate out of the box and continues to be, and cost me $170 less than the TRR Vanguard with an after-market B&C stock. Just my $0.02
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
Yep Vanguard actions are made in the Howa plant. If you want the Vangaurd, buy a Howa.
Yep Vanguard actions are made in the Howa plant. If you want the Vangaurd, buy a Howa.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
They're good rifles and a solid choice for a build. The 700 has the advantage over the competition when it comes to availability of actions, parts, accessories, etc but if you get a good deal on a Howa/Vanguard I'd go with it.
They're good rifles and a solid choice for a build. The 700 has the advantage over the competition when it comes to availability of actions, parts, accessories, etc but if you get a good deal on a Howa/Vanguard I'd go with it.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
Interesting...it would probably be too heavy to hump this around for hunting - but, it definitely looks like an interesting offering from Weatherby: Mark V® TRR RC (Range Certified).
26" Krieger Custom Cut #3 contour free-floated barrel
Hand-tuned, fully adjustable trigger (factory set at 3 lbs. with sear engagement factory set at .008 to .014)
Hand-honed action to assure 100% lug contact with the receiver
Comes with special RC engraved floorplate
Hand-laminated stock with CNC 6061 T-6 aluminum bedding system features 3-position buttstock — adjustable for LOP, drop at heel and cant of the pad
Stock also features a #6 slide for bipod attachment
Drop box magazine "plus one" capacity
AvsFan
Interesting...it would probably be too heavy to hump this around for hunting - but, it definitely looks like an interesting offering from Weatherby: Mark V® TRR RC (Range Certified).
26" Krieger Custom Cut #3 contour free-floated barrel
Hand-tuned, fully adjustable trigger (factory set at 3 lbs. with sear engagement factory set at .008 to .014)
Hand-honed action to assure 100% lug contact with the receiver
Comes with special RC engraved floorplate
Hand-laminated stock with CNC 6061 T-6 aluminum bedding system features 3-position buttstock — adjustable for LOP, drop at heel and cant of the pad
Stock also features a #6 slide for bipod attachment
Drop box magazine "plus one" capacity
AvsFan
