I have a Smith & Wesson model 1500. This is the same rifle as the Vanguard. The Vanguard is produced by Howa of Japan. The Vanguard is a fine rifle. The local Wal Mart has the vanguard blue/synthetic for $388. This is a good rifle for this price.

Back to my rifle. It's a 25-06. When I received the rifle as a gift I bought one box of Winchester Supreme 115 gr. BST's. This rifle out of the box would shoot 7/8" 3 shot groups. Using the same bullet and RL19 this gun will shoot 1/2" 3 shot groups. The only modification I made was to adjust the trigger. Also, mine has a fancy wood stock that I don't think is available on the Vanguard anymore. Needless to say I think at this time I would definately choose the Vanguard over the Remington 700 ADL synthetic.