Weatherby Fibreguard .308

[Helix]

I am very close to signing on the dotted line for a good deal that includes a Weatherby Fibreguard .308 with a Leupold 4-12X scope. I was just wondering if I could get any last minute reviews if anyone has, or knows anyone who has, had experience with this rifle or weatherby's/.308's in general. I plan on using it for hunting pigs, goats and deer with the occasional shot at varmints.

 

[Helix]

Re: Weatherby Fibreguard .308

anybody?

 

[hydro556]

Re: Weatherby Fibreguard .308

Weatherby makes some nice rifles, just not exactly the types of rifles popular on this board. I am not familiar with a Fibreguard, have never heard of them. What kind of price range is it?

 

[BLAWTON]

Re: Weatherby Fibreguard .308

Never heard of a fiberguard either. Have heard of a vanguard.

 

[DMann]

Re: Weatherby Fibreguard .308

This is probably a Vanguard with synthetic furniture. The Vanguard is a Howa 1500 action. Howas are good actions and very popular in Europe as a base rifle. EGW and (I think) NEAR make Pic rails for them. It should serve you well for your stated uses.

 

[BLAWTON]

Re: Weatherby Fibreguard .308

Wernt the vanguards made in japan?

 

[Helix]

Re: Weatherby Fibreguard .308

It appears to be moreorless a Vanguard, there doesn't seem to be much info available on the specific rifle. Here's a link to what it looks like http://www.reloaderswarehouse.com.au/specials.htm (it's the last one down).

I'm getting it here in Australia with scope and accessories for $2000 Australian.