Both guns are good. The vanguard series is going on clearance in alot of places because they are coming out with a series 2 that has a sub moa gaurantee. But the regular shoots pretty much as good. I just picked up a vanguard 270wsm but havent used it yet. They are nice with a good finish. I know the Cabelas in Owatonna has some stainless and blued models on clearance. But they are in 7mm,257weatherby,300win,and 7mm-08