Vanguard S2 B&C stock

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So I just swapped out the OEM synthetic stock for a B&C medalist. Followed the torque procedure of rear then front to 35 in lb, then to 50 in lb. Action was well seated before torquing. Didn't help things any, now she's stringing shots and wandering in POI. Re seated it at the range with marginally better results. Before it'd shoot just over MOA with factory and just around MOA with some quick loads I put together.

Anyone else had the same issue? Everyone keep those pressure pads?
 
Thanks. Figured as much, with that thin whippy barrel.

May have found the culprit - a flap of excess material on the tang bedding surface that would have kept the receiver from mating fully. Missed it in my haste to get to the range after picking up the mail.
 
The other thing that can happen is the mag box can bind up when installing the stock. You should be able to put the action in the stock and hold it there, and the trigger guard (floor plate open) will easily fit flush to the stock, then install the screws. It the trigger guard isn't flush, rocks back and forth, or one side raises when you tighten the other, the mag box isn't seated properly.
 
Cheers.

Ended up getting it sorted, removed the flap and remounted everything and she's back to shooting well. So it could have been one or both those things.
 
I have had much better luck with the vanguard if you tighten up the front action screw first, then the rear. I don't have a torque wrench, but normally do it in about 3 steps.
 
BigBraz15 said:
I have had much better luck with the vanguard if you tighten up the front action screw first, then the rear. I don't have a torque wrench, but normally do it in about 3 steps.
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That's good advice for any rig.
I also tighten the rear screw a little lighter then the front, seems to help.
 
BigBraz15 said:
I have had much better luck with the vanguard if you tighten up the front action screw first, then the rear. I don't have a torque wrench, but normally do it in about 3 steps.
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Wouldn't hurt to try it, I'll give it a go but that's the opposite of what's recommended in the manual. Easy enough to try though. I'll play around with it and see if it makes a difference.
 
http://www.weatherby.com/support/faqs.html

Does my stock require special torque procedures when tightening the screws attaching the stock to the action on my Weatherby rifle?


Screws for wood stocks have a torque specification of 35 inch pounds. Please note, however, that you should tighten the rear screw first and then the front screw.

If yours is a Fibermark or an Accumark stock, the torque specification is 55 inch pounds.
The correct assembly procedure is:

Tighten the rear trigger guard screw first to 30 inch pounds.
Align the barrel to the center of the barrel channel in the fore stock.
Tighten the front trigger guard screw to 30 inch pounds.
Tighten the rear screw to 50-55 inch pounds.
Finally, tighten the front trigger guard screw to 50-55 inch pounds.
Applying this method, using a torque screwdriver of the proper size, will insure the proper fit between the receiver, and custom aluminum bedding block, as well as the proper positioning of the barrel in the barrel channel.
 
That's what they say, but no harm in playing around with it. When I get some time I'll do a little comparison perhaps.
 
Here's what I did with my Howa 1500 (6.5x55).

Bought proper torx bit :)
removed Tupperware stock and promptly sold it.
dropped into B&C stock, mine fit perfectly and so should yours (or return it!)
tightened screws "gud 'n tight" (old fashioned feel method)
--just tighten each screw to almost tight while holding the action firmly to the stock, then final tighten each screw a bit at a time.
shoots sub-MOA

I think some you guys are over-thinking this! :)
 
The Kurgan said:
Here's what I did with my Howa 1500 (6.5x55).

Bought proper torx bit :)
removed Tupperware stock and promptly sold it.
dropped into B&C stock, mine fit perfectly
tightened screws "gud 'n tight" (old fashioned feel method)
--just tighten each screw to almost tight while holding the action firmly to the stock, then final tighten each screw a bit at a time.
shoots sub-MOA

I think some you guys are over-thinking this! :)
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Actually, I had the same issues as the OP and it was because I got sloppy with how I had secured the stock to the rifle. I have noticed that I have had better luck securing the recoil lug in place prior to the rear action screw. Obviously there is a reason weatherby suggests the rear one first though.
 
The Kurgan said:
Here's what I did with my Howa 1500 (6.5x55).

Bought proper torx bit :)
removed Tupperware stock and promptly sold it.
dropped into B&C stock, mine fit perfectly and so should yours (or return it!)
tightened screws "gud 'n tight" (old fashioned feel method)
--just tighten each screw to almost tight while holding the action firmly to the stock, then final tighten each screw a bit at a time.
shoots sub-MOA

I think some you guys are over-thinking this! :)
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I just start by doing exactly what the manufacturer suggests. No thinking required.
 
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