I have a Vanguard in WBY .300 mag. Very good gun. Shoots 1" groups at 100 yds. Kick isn't too bad...just gotta deal with it. I don't like using recoil pads when hunting...they tend to hang up on clothing. I use them when at the range, but never in the field. I have had my best success with Hornady 180gr SP. Also shot a couple boxes of Remington 180gr Core-lokt's through it, but the Hornady seemed to have a better relationship with my barrel.