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I got a line on a NIB Weatherby Vanguard sub MOA in matte synthetic with a test target that is around 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch. Price is listed at $750, but there may be some wiggle room there.

Anyone got any experience with the Vanguard and the cartridge. Was thinking long range deer/targets.
 
Considering that I bought a new one at a gun show taxes paid for about a $500 dollar bill ,You are getting screwed!The Rifle and cartridge are excellent.

Rich
 
Rich, the gun he is dealing on has a B&C glass stock, and come's with an accuracy guarentee! I think $750 is a great deal on a great firearm, in a great LR deer calibre.

The only thing I don't care for is the 24" barrel

UM
 
RR, are you referring to a Standard Vanguard or the MOA version. 500 dollars is the new price of the standard Vanguard, not the MOA in tanned stock.

I had a standard with SS and wood stock in 257. It was an excellent rifle and I got get it to shoot about 3/4 MOA with 5 shots, once the load was dialed in. Its also excellent on deer, took 3 deer with it and they all dropped like a rock. You really have to handload for your Weatherby as the factory Ammo is quite expensive.
 
Right you are about the tan spider web stock, and it IS a sub MOA rifle. Stock almost has a "sticky" feel. And I DO handload, have several rifles that have never eaten a factory loaded round. :)

I was thinking if I could shave 10% off the list, it might be a good deal. What say ye?
 
The Vanguards are excellent rifles, my only complaint is the trigger. But the only manufactures I found with good triggers were Tikka/Sako and Kimber. A timney trigger is a great addition. For 750 I would get it.
 
I used to own a Weatherby Mk. V SS in .257 Wby. I really like that cartridge. I used it on deer and boar. I handloaded for it; 75gr Barnes X and 120gr Partitions. Both loads worked very well on game. The 75gr X launched at a chronographed 3975 fps. With virtually no recoil. You could watch game react to the shot through the scope.

I too would think a 26" barrel is better, but don't let that stop you.
 
I have one in SS with synthetic stock. Very nice rifle. This is my second Vanguard. First one was a blued, wood stock in .270Wby. Shot like a dream. Still haven't done any load testing on the .257 yet. Any recommendations on bullet/powder?
 
Checked Hodgdon's data and seems Retumbo and US869 are too slow. H1000 seems ok. RL25 is also too slow, but RL22 should work. That is what I used in the .270Wby along with IMR7828.
 
444shooter said:
I have one in SS with synthetic stock. Very nice rifle. This is my second Vanguard. First one was a blued, wood stock in .270Wby. Shot like a dream. Still haven't done any load testing on the .257 yet. Any recommendations on bullet/powder?
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IMR 7828 was the most accurate for me. 120gr partitions, COL 3.170 and 65grs of powder worked extremely well on deer and very accurate.
 
I use 57.0gr of IMR 4350 on a 113gr Chinchaga bullet and the same load for 120gr Nosler out of a Sako L61R action 26 inch Douglas custom barrel.
One shot kills everytime out to 600 yards. And I have witnesses;)
 
I use 57.0gr of IMR 4350 on a 113gr Chinchaga bullet and the same load for 120gr Nosler out of a Sako L61R action 26 inch Douglas custom barrel.
One shot kills everytime out to 600 yards. And I have witnesses;)




That would be me:D
 
Anyone here ever heard anything about making brass for the 257 out of 7 RMag brass. A couple guys on another board suggested it. The numbers look a little different in the case head area.

Just looking for a second opinion (or fourth. )
 
Preacher said:
Anyone here ever heard anything about making brass for the 257 out of 7 RMag brass. A couple guys on another board suggested it. The numbers look a little different in the case head area.

Just looking for a second opinion (or fourth. )
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I ws going to try that, but have sold the rifle!:cool:
Cat
 
My son and I both have 257 weatherby's and R-22 is the best powder we have found.I'ts no trick to get 3600+ with a 100 grain bullet,and his has only a 24" tube.mine is 27" and gets about 50 to 75fps more then his.I have owned 3 Vangaurds and all shot MOA out of the box.For brass 264 mag works real nice,neck is a little short but not a problem.For $750 I would grab it you won't be sorry.
 
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