I have owned both a walnut stocked Vanguard and a newer synthetic stocked Vanguard. My second big game rifle was a Vanguard VGX in 270. It was one accurate rifle and I foolishly traded it in for a Sako. I have also owned way too many Rugers.

Here is my thought; Pick the one you like. The Vanguards were more accurate than most of the tang safety Rugers I have owned. The Vanguards are less accurate than the newer MKIIs in my collection.