Thanks for the info everyone! It seems like I might end up liking the Weatherby a bit more than the Howa and might have a few extra features and/or quality assurance that is worth the extra $50.
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Hey!!! Why not get a Remington 700 in the matte black. I think it is called the special purpose model. They usually sell them at all Wal-Marts. It will probably be cheaper and if you can find the older model(not 2006), will have sights installed.
Thanks for the recommendation. I looked at those, and liked them A LOT, but they were the same price as the Vanguard here and the Weatherby just felt a little better at my shoulder. Seemed to be a verysolid gun though.