weatherby vandguard
 

i was thinking of buying a weatherby vandguard in 30-06 has anyone had any problems with this gun (jams, bad shot groups, etc)

RE: weatherby vandguard
 

The Weatherby Vanguard is a fine rifle. I especially like their new stock they have. They used to be made by Howa. I don't know who makes them now since Howa now markets it under their own name. But they've got to a stock on the Vanguard that looks a lot like the Mark V stock with the high cheek piece.

You can always get a lemon, but most people that own their Weatherbys are very happy with them.

RE: weatherby vandguard
 

Still made by Howa.

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Howa still makes the vanguard as well as marketing the rifle under the Howa name.Howa has also previously built the same rifle for smith&wesson and mossberg.

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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.

RE: weatherby vandguard
 

Speaking of which I was at the range on Saturday with my 1500 varminter, this guy was busting my chops about shooting a Japanese made gun. When I told him it was the same gun that was sold by S&W and Mossberg as well as Weatherby he shut up and not another word.

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I have not hered anything bad about the Vanguard but if I was going to get a Weatherby it would be a Mark V and if I couldn't afford a Mark V I would get a Ruger 77. I am very happy with all 5 of my Ruger firearms.

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For the money I have heard that the vangaurd is a great gun!

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I have the new weatherby vanguard deluxe .300 wby mag with the walnut stock. The deluxe is only offered in the 300 with the wood. Dang good shooting rifle i just put a new vx-III on it an its like a dream. dead on at 300

RE: weatherby vandguard
 

I have a vanguard in 300 wby. Its the synthetic. I love it. Id say for the price, the Rem. 700 or the vanguard are both two of the best out of the box for accuracy at their respective price range.

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i bought a wby vanguard in 30-06 in 1970 and have taken more deer than i can remember.i have never had ANY kind of problem with it.in fact, i just got a wby vanguard in 300 mag and the trigger pull was 9.5# and i would have gotten rid of it had i not taken it to a gunsmith and had the trigger adjusted to 3.5#.i would not trade it for anything now.it has become my favorite gun.

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I have a 7mm Vanguard. I have very pleased with the quality of the gun and its performance. I did notice that it kicks more than a Browning A-Bolt chambered in the same caliber (my neighfbor has the A-Bolt and we both shot each gun several times). The Vanguad is heavier than the A-Bolt. That really shocked us.

A note to people who already own a Vanguard:
Weatherby did have a recall on some of the bolts on their guns. I sent the bolt back to them and they paid for shipping and replacement. Check their website, they were very helpful to me.

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I've got one and it's about 20 yrs old. I've only had two problems with it, one, the stock split at the rear tang (believe that's right) bolt. I sent it back to Weatherby and they replaced the stock for me and I must admit, they put a beautiful piece of wood on it, way better than the one that came on it. The other problem is that mine kicks like a horse, it's a 300 Win Mag. Haven't hunted with it in several years. Been thinking about having a muzzle break or something done to relieve some of the recoil. Other than that it's a great gun.

dog1

RE: weatherby vandguard
 

For the money,the Vanguard is a fine rifle! I have one in a .300 Weatherby and it's a great shooter...;)