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New hunting rifle (Weatherby Vanguard Meateater edition)
Posted on 8/31/21 at 10:49 am
Posted on 8/31/21 at 10:49 am
I've been eyeing the above rifle, seems like it comes with some decent features for the price (fluted barrel, a threaded barrel, a cerakote, 3 position safety, capped/threaded barrel, and a better-than-average trigger). Was looking to get a 300 win mag.
Was just curious if anyone had any recommendations for a similar set up that they thought was better/equal for lesser price/better optioned etc.
Was just curious if anyone had any recommendations for a similar set up that they thought was better/equal for lesser price/better optioned etc.
This post was edited on 8/31/21 at 10:54 am
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Posted on 8/31/21 at 11:04 am to DukeSilver
I have had an original vanguard for 10+ years and it has performed great. The second generation has some upgrades that I wish I had.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 11:04 am to DukeSilver
They are nice guns. I actually like the Vanguards more than the MKV guns. I just hate the MKV action. If it were my money, I'm still going Tikka. I think MAP on that model of Vanguard is like $899 or something. I would get a Tikka instead personally.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 11:09 am to ChatRabbit77
Yeah I like Tikka but my 308 is the T3 Hunter was was looking to mix it up.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 11:44 am to DukeSilver
What will you be hunting with it?
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:59 pm to DukeSilver
Bergara FTW
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:05 pm to DukeSilver
The new vanguards are the best value on the market right now IMO. Its basically a shameless copy of the rem 700 with every rem 700 "issue" addressed. 3 position safety, sako extractor, great trigger, recoil lug integral to the action. I had one and a howa 1500 (the weatherby is a rebranded howa) and both shot great and were lightweight.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 2:10 pm to bbvdd
quote:Just assorted north american game, largest being elk.
What will you be hunting with it?
My 308 can handle anything I'll be shooting but I wanted to get a more "rugged" rifle with the cerekote and synthetic materials since my 308 Tikka is more of a wood finish and more susceptible to scratches and damage. So figured I'd go 300 win mag incase the opportunity ever came to shoot something larger than Elk.
This post was edited on 8/31/21 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 9/1/21 at 11:35 am to ChatRabbit77
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I just hate the MKV action.
Why? I’ve been shooting one for over 20 years and love it.
Posted on 9/1/21 at 1:29 pm to Hermit Crab
Agreed - .270 wsm that once i figured out the right ammo shot.
Wish it had the 3 position safety and a better trigger.
Wish it had the 3 position safety and a better trigger.
Posted on 9/1/21 at 1:47 pm to JPBiscuit
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Agreed - .270 wsm that once i figured out the right ammo shot.
Wish it had the 3 position safety and a better trigger.
I have it in 270 wsm as well. only problem is how hard it is to find 270 wsm in regular times, much less in ammo shortage times.
Posted on 9/1/21 at 2:50 pm to DukeSilver
Take a look at the savage "High Country"!
Posted on 9/1/21 at 3:58 pm to Cypressknee
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Why? I’ve been shooting one for over 20 years and love it.
Not smooth at all. That last bit of camming up before the bolt will go back is the most stupid design ever.
Posted on 9/1/21 at 4:10 pm to DukeSilver
that's a nice looking piece.
My 300wm is my most accurate so I use it on everything except the subsonic/night thing.
My 300wm is my most accurate so I use it on everything except the subsonic/night thing.
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