Weatherby Vanguard Action

[landtoy80]

I had a Vanguard VGX from 20 years ago and liked the action.
How are the newer Vanguard/Howa actions today, any better or worse?
Can you buy a Vanguard action or do you just find a new/used one and go from there?

 

[flyboy]

Re: Weatherby Vanguard Action

While I'm not sure how the old vangard actions were, I do know that the new ones are very nice. they have alot of featurs that you would have to go custom to get but I think the whole rifle is in the $400 range new so finding a used one and doing what you want shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Shane110]

Re: Weatherby Vanguard Action

Well, Howa does sell the barreled action by itself. Not sure if you want it with a barrel. I've heard they have improved over the years but I am not really sure. The new ones are nice though.

 

[rackchaser71]

Re: Weatherby Vanguard Action

very smooth i thought, i played with one at wally world the other day for 390$ and the action was sweat, thats a crazy price for any rifle, especially for that one

 

[Dave-O]

Re: Weatherby Vanguard Action

I have a Howa 1500 in .308 mounted in a Mcmillan McHale stock..

The action is very good, I think my barrel deteriorated kind of quick.. The throat on my rifle was real long...

Right now, it's out getting a new Bartlein barrel and switching it over to .260..

I think it's a very good action for the money.. And I think Manners is making stocks for them that accept CDI bottom metal..

 

[Pete Lincoln]

Re: Weatherby Vanguard Action

The Howa is a better choice than the Vanguard, it has slightly improved features and no nonsence.
The quality is excellent for the price, which is the same that could be said of the earlier ones years ago.
There is an ever increasing amount of after market parts.
I know of at least 2 mag systems, several stocks, chassis systems etc.
The actions make a great base for a custom rifle.
rgds Pete