Weatherby Vanguard is a fantastic rifle.I had one in 30-06 and was
extremely accurate.Beautiful wood stock that would rival most any
gun manufactured today.For 550.00 it would shoot with any Remington
700 out there and I should know as I have had many of them and they
are also awesome guns.One person said they were only a Howa but
most American guns today have some part or either all parts made
over seas.Ruger is totally made in America but some people still bash
them any way.How about Browning?Parts made in Germany and then
assembled in Portugal then sold in America and we think Browning is a
good gun and so do I!Today I mainly hunt with a marlin 1895 Guide
gun in 45/70 and luv it.But I would buy a Weatherby Vanguard again
in a standard caliber in a minute.Lots of Vanguards now sold today
and not many other guns come with a 1 1/2 inch guaranteed accuracy
target nowadays and they ship the target with it.Great gun for the
money and I am still glad they are catching on better than ever.The
anti-gunners luv to see us argue among ourselves.I wont do that as
I like most any well Made gun that is manufactured today.For now I
have gone back to my roots and luv my Marlin lever guns in Big Bore
calibers for my mountain hunting but would feel just as comfortable
with another vanguard in a .270 if thats what I wanted.As long as what
ever I carry and it is accurate and reliable I say go for it! Mike