How accurate is the WeatherbyVangard really?
#1
Spike
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Albreta, Canada
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How accurate is the WeatherbyVangard really?
Do these rifles tend to shot there 1 1/2in group at a 100yrds, or do they often do better? I like wood stocks andcan't decide weather to get the new sub-moa when available or the Vangard Sporter SS. If the regulare vangards tend to shoot better then an inch an a half thenI'd probably get the sporter...any inpute would be great, dealer should have them in about 2 months..can't wait....or decide
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: How accurate is the WeatherbyVangard really?
Weatherby sells the Vanguard with a test target and which ammo used;it will shoot that group and possibly better if you do your part. If I wasthinking of buying a Weatherby Vanguard Sporter SS, I would save my money and purchase a Weatherby Mark V Synthetic. If I was thinking of buying a Weatherby Vanguard SUB-MOA, I would save my money and purchase a Weatherby Mark V Fibermark Synthetic. Go to www.gunsamerica.com and you will findthe Weatherby Mark V Synthetic, and Fibermark at good prices. The Mark V action is a very strong action.
I have a Weatherby Mark VSporter .340 Wby. Mag., and I have duplicated and surpassed Weatherby's ballistics andaccuracy using Norma MRPwith this particular rifle. Three of my friends have also been able to do the same with their Weatherby rifles..
Go to www.weatherby.com for more information and a catalog. Good luck.
I have a Weatherby Mark VSporter .340 Wby. Mag., and I have duplicated and surpassed Weatherby's ballistics andaccuracy using Norma MRPwith this particular rifle. Three of my friends have also been able to do the same with their Weatherby rifles..
Go to www.weatherby.com for more information and a catalog. Good luck.
#4
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: How accurate is the WeatherbyVangard really?
Unfortunately for Mk V owners they shoot on their worst day as well as a Mk V and usually much better. Just see who includes test targets when their rifles are shipped from the factory.
#5
Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: How accurate is the WeatherbyVangard really?
Wby advertises that there guns will shoot at least a 11/2' group. Rem. says there the most accurate firearm out of the box. But they don,t say athing abjout the size of the group. Mark V is a great actions,with the shortest stroke in bolt actions,which makes it the fastest to operate. Very accurate after you dial them in with the bullets they llike,and the same for the vanguard. Have fun. vangunsmith
#6
RE: How accurate is the WeatherbyVangard really?
GorV,
I have an early 80 model Wtby Vanguard in 300 Win. Mag. (wood stock) and it will tear the holes out to 300 yds if you can hold it. Don't know beyond that because I don't haveanywhere to shoot past 300.
I must admit, I can't make it shoot that good anymore, just not steady enough and my eyes are not what they use to be, but my son can make that old gun sing. I also handload for the gun.
dog1
I have an early 80 model Wtby Vanguard in 300 Win. Mag. (wood stock) and it will tear the holes out to 300 yds if you can hold it. Don't know beyond that because I don't haveanywhere to shoot past 300.
I must admit, I can't make it shoot that good anymore, just not steady enough and my eyes are not what they use to be, but my son can make that old gun sing. I also handload for the gun.
dog1
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: fort mcmurray alberta canada
Posts: 5,667
RE: How accurate is the WeatherbyVangard really?
1-1/2" groups are certainly nothing special.I have found that almost all of my factory bolt actions would do at least that good with their favorite factory load.
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2005
Location: northern colorado
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RE: How accurate is the WeatherbyVangard really?
My rem 700 in 30-06 will do an inch, But I would spring for the vanguard for the same money. Van guard has a lofty reputation to uphold, they do a good job of it. EJ