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Re: Anyone use SWFA recently?
Emails still getting returned (not sure how im screwing that up). I did get a human finally. I am told there is a two week backlog on exchanges (received the wrong reticle). Nuts...
Re: upgrade to .300wm or .338wm?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rhys</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If your going to step up in caliber maike it worth it. It's a good excuse to get a 375H&H. Relatively plesant to shoot, has plenty of thump...
Re: Weatherby Vanguard?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Scarface02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So what about a Barrel for this gun, id really like some kind of bull barrel or a better barrel than the stock one. Thanks! </div></div>
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Re: Weatherby Vanguard
Also, the new rifles have an excellent trigger from the factory. One I got back in 2002 sucked. The new ones (think they started in 08) are adjustable from 2-4 pounds coming out of the box at 3. Try it before you buy it to be certain its a newer model. Just got a new SA...
Re: Weatherby Vanguard
I own several vanguards (Howa actions) and 700s. The only thing better about the 700 is the available accessories IMO. The howa has a better extractor/one piece bolt (no handles breaking off)/a huge recoil lug as part of the action instead of a washer/in general better...
Re: Any Howa Gunsmiths here?????
Are there different "thread" versions of the howa 1500? Just had a new barrel done (long action). My smith said it was standard thread. He specifically mentioned he could not do metric.
Edited to say the rifle is a Vanguard. I think thats just a re-branded Howa.
Re: Weatherby Vanguard?
The Vanguard (Howa) is an excellent action. As suggested, bed it, lap the barrel, adjust the trigger, go shoot. The rifle will decide this for you.