I have the synthetic Vanguard in 300 Weatherby. It shoots 1" groups, fit and finish in excellent, bolt is smooth, trigger is decent and it's all around a nice rifle. I shot a Sako for about 15 years before buying the Vanguard and I think it's not that far in second place. It is a little heavy but that's not necessarily a bad thing in a 300 Weatherby

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