Is Weatherby a decent rifle?

[srt4u2nv]

well from what I seen in my friends weatherby rifles is that they shoot great feel nice the action is smooth weight is good......hand loads resulted in .8MOA groups all day...thats in a .22-250.....I just got a deal on a SS vanguard .257wby and my friend who owns the .22-250 also ordered a vanguard in .257wby I hope they shoot as well as the .22-250.

 

[Kevan]

In my oppinion Weatherby is one of the few companies that doesn't seem to have one or two rotten eggs in its carton. In saying that though, I really can't come to terms with the Weatherby stock; I'm a classic stock kinda guy. I'm really contemplating a weatherby mark V ultralight in 270win.
Mike

I've discussed the problems with my Vanguard in previous threads and I think the biggest disappointment was the overall quality and workmanship was poor in comparison to an old Mk.V that was foolishly traded away years ago. If I were buying another Weatherby it would certainly be a Mk.V...

 

[stubblejumper]

I have owned both Vanguards and MarkVs.My opinion is that the Howa made Vanguard is a great gun for the price.On the other hand,I feel that the Mark V,now made by SACO,and formerly made by other contractors,is overpriced for what is offered.I don't consider the Mark V in the same class as the Sako 85.

 

[bovine]

I own two Howa vangaurds. One in 338 win mag and one in 7mm-08, I think there great rifles never had a problem with them and they shoot great. In the near future I paln on getting another vangaurd in there back country model in 257 wby.

 

[Pyd]

Sounds like a winner then, I just have to check with the shop to see if it is the Weatherby cartridge or not.
Thanks for all the advice and input.