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Thoughts on Weatherby Rifles
Posted on 1/2/14 at 10:20 pm
Posted on 1/2/14 at 10:20 pm
I am looking to purchase a Weatherby .308 for deer hunting. Does anyone have one and what are your thoughts on the rifle? I am looking at the .308 Vanguard 2. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Posted on 1/2/14 at 10:22 pm to Merking
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.308 Vanguard 2.
EXCELLENT choice. Great value and extremely accurate out of the box. Thinking of getting one in .300WM
Posted on 1/2/14 at 10:31 pm to Merking
I've had a 270 for about 15 years. Field tested and proven. Great fun.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 10:33 pm to Merking
Weatherby's Vanguard line of rifles are made by Howa of Japan. As I understand it, the only differences are: Weatherby version has a barrel that's 2" longer and made by Weatherby; some minor dimensional differences in the bolt; Weatherby version finish is a little better refined.
20 yrs ago or so I had a S&W M1500, a bolt action rifle made by Howa. It was one of the most accurate rifles I ever had. I later sold it to finance some other purchase. Howa makes solid rifles, albeit not usually as fancy as some others.
20 yrs ago or so I had a S&W M1500, a bolt action rifle made by Howa. It was one of the most accurate rifles I ever had. I later sold it to finance some other purchase. Howa makes solid rifles, albeit not usually as fancy as some others.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 10:38 pm to Merking
Vanguard 2 >>> Vanguard (obviously)
My dad bought me a vanguard in 7 mag back in '00 for our first mule deer trip and I could never get decent accuracy. Finally this summer I had some work done on the scope mount, I put a timney trigger on it, and put a boyds stock on it to float the barrel. Finally getting good accuracy. Plus it looks better.
My dad bought me a vanguard in 7 mag back in '00 for our first mule deer trip and I could never get decent accuracy. Finally this summer I had some work done on the scope mount, I put a timney trigger on it, and put a boyds stock on it to float the barrel. Finally getting good accuracy. Plus it looks better.
Posted on 1/2/14 at 10:49 pm to Merking
I have a Vanguard in .257 wby mag. It's more accurate than I am.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 2:43 am to bbvdd
I have an Accumark it has been a good gun.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 6:36 am to bbvdd
I had the vanguard s2 in 257 weatherby mag as well and that was the most accurate gun I've ever shot. Should've never sold it. 
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:00 am to Merking
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308 Vanguard 2
I own this rifle. Buy it and don't look back my man. You will not be disappointed.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:01 am to A_bear
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vanguard s2 in 257 weatherby mag
I own this gun in the wood version. Another of my favorites. I shot the woods up with it this last season.
This post was edited on 1/3/14 at 9:59 am
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:02 am to Merking
what do prices run on these rifles?
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:07 am to Merking
I have one in the blind with me now in 30.06 Put a muzzle break on it and it is a nail driver. Cost me $700 with scope
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:08 am to LoneStarTiger
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prices
I picked up synthetic/blued .308 on sale at a Cabela's for $499. I paid slightly over $600 on Gunbroker for the "deluxe" version (upgraded wood stock) of my .257 WBY Mag.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 8:17 am to Judge Smails
cool, thanks guys
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:47 am to LoneStarTiger
Thanks everyone. I have only heard good things about these rifles and how light they are. I have found them in the price range of $480-$600
Posted on 1/3/14 at 11:35 am to Merking
I gave $300 for mine new in the box with a box of ammo 4 years ago. Guy won it at a Wild Turkey Federation banquet and didn't want it.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 1:59 pm to bbvdd
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I gave $300 for mine new in the box with a box of ammo 4 years ago.
I never run into deals like that....
Posted on 1/3/14 at 2:19 pm to Judge Smails
Posted on 1/3/14 at 2:31 pm to Merking
As was stated earlier the Vanguard series is made in Japan by Howa.
The Vanguard is a good gun especially at the price point.
I'm a big fan of the Weatherby Mark V action but the Weatherby magnums and styling isnt for everyone. I own a 257, 300 and 416 WBY Magnum and the 300 remains my favorite. Its a shame they discontinued the Ultra Lightweight series as they were great looking and very functional guns.
The Vanguard is a good gun especially at the price point.
I'm a big fan of the Weatherby Mark V action but the Weatherby magnums and styling isnt for everyone. I own a 257, 300 and 416 WBY Magnum and the 300 remains my favorite. Its a shame they discontinued the Ultra Lightweight series as they were great looking and very functional guns.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 3:15 pm to LSUTiger205
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