Opinions on the weatherby Vanguard modular Rifle

[Canadiankeeper]

It seems to be on point for price. It has a 2 stage trigger, SUB MOA GARENTEE and basically is the Vanguard in a MDT LSS-XL Chassis and a what I think more comfortable stock then the RPR.

I was handling one today, wanted to get all of you opinions on it.

Seems like a decent buy, LGS has it for 1700.

Also, 223 or 6.5 Creedmoor ? Will be using it for yote hunts, paper punching every once in a while. (worried about barrel life 2000 rounds can stack up really fast... 2 years I bet I would hit that)

 

[galamb]

I have only handled it at buyers shows - we never brought any in (not our market).

But you are correct, it's just a Vanguard II on a modular stock.

The Vanguard itself is an excellent rifle. Action/barrel and trigger are made by Howa (same as the 1500's). You either love or hate the two stage trigger - I love it (own 4 VGII's).

Given your stated use I would go for the 223 - cheaper to feed and would do what you are after. But the Creed is "cool".

The price sounds quite good based on the wholesale and MSRP (about $2100 CDN).

 

[Canadiankeeper]

I have only handled it at buyers shows - we never brought any in (not our market).

But you are correct, it's just a Vanguard II on a modular stock.

The Vanguard itself is an excellent rifle. Action/barrel and trigger are made by Howa (same as the 1500's). You either love or hate the two stage trigger - I love it (own 4 VGII's).

Given your stated use I would go for the 223 - cheaper to feed and would do what you are after. But the Creed is "cool".

The price sounds quite good based on the wholesale and MSRP (about $2100 CDN).

Oh damn, I may jump on it. I love 2 stage triggers personally. I know the japs make some clean rifles.

I love the sub moa guarantee. Might have to get it. I honestly feel like this is the rifle I was looking for in the RPR. Who would have though Weathersby would deliver it ?

 

[Grawfr]

You got me looking into this rifle, and it's awfully interesting... I'm looking for an accurate rifle for the 100-500m range that won't cost me $3500, so I can improve my shooting technique. The Ruger Precision Rifle was one contender, the Tikka T3 CTR another, now I'm definitely adding this Vanguard to the list, thanks!

 

[6MT]

It seems to be on point for price. It has a 2 stage trigger, SUB MOA GARENTEE and basically is the Vanguard in a MDT LSS-XL Chassis and a what I think more comfortable stock then the RPR.

I was handling one today, wanted to get all of you opinions on it.

Seems like a decent buy, LGS has it for 1700.

Also, 223 or 6.5 Creedmoor ? Will be using it for yote hunts, paper punching every once in a while. (worried about barrel life 2000 rounds can stack up really fast... 2 years I bet I would hit that)

2k barrel life, really? What calibre? .308?

 

[223-308]

Ok let's have a look a break down of this.
Weatherby vanguard s2 new at cabelas $720
Mdt lss xl chassis $ 500
Buffer tube from mdt $ 40
Fixed stock adapter mdt $ 50
Louth ar buttstock $ 190
If you go with 6.5 creedmoor you want an accurate mag $ 100
Machinists to thread the barrel with brake $ 250
Total $ 1850 plus you did it your self.
Also a 6.5 creedmoor as long as it's not hot loaded 3500 rounds no problem

 

[Canadiankeeper]

Ok let's have a look a break down of this.
Weatherby vanguard s2 new at cabelas $720
Mdt lss xl chassis $ 500
Buffer tube from mdt $ 40
Fixed stock adapter mdt $ 50
Louth ar buttstock $ 190
If you go with 6.5 creedmoor you want an accurate mag $ 100
Machinists to thread the barrel with brake $ 250
Total $ 1850 plus you did it your self.
Also a 6.5 creedmoor as long as it's not hot loaded 3500 rounds no problem

So save yourself 150 bucks, buy some ammo.

I like the package

 

[Canadiankeeper]

You got me looking into this rifle, and it's awfully interesting... I'm looking for an accurate rifle for the 100-500m range that won't cost me $3500, so I can improve my shooting technique. The Ruger Precision Rifle was one contender, the Tikka T3 CTR another, now I'm definitely adding this Vanguard to the list, thanks!

No problem. I tried a RPR and was very disappointed... (I did a fairly large write up on it, a lot of small things that just added up to be to much for me and I gave it a DONT BUY review)

 

[wasrupzuk]

Ok let's have a look a break down of this.
Weatherby vanguard s2 new at cabelas $720
Mdt lss xl chassis $ 500
Buffer tube from mdt $ 40
Fixed stock adapter mdt $ 50
Louth ar buttstock $ 190
If you go with 6.5 creedmoor you want an accurate mag $ 100
Machinists to thread the barrel with brake $ 250
Total $ 1850 plus you did it your self.
Also a 6.5 creedmoor as long as it's not hot loaded 3500 rounds no problem

This is kind of what I was thinking...I just picked up a stainless on the black Monday sale for $884 taxes and freight in ($759 for the gun).
That leaves $1340 left over...
Not something I intend to do with my rifle but if I were I'd do it myself.

 

[hawk-i]

The shape of things to come....life is good.

 

[hawk-i]

No problem. I tried a RPR and was very disappointed... (I did a fairly large write up on it, a lot of small things that just added up to be to much for me and I gave it a DONT BUY review)

Most would agree that you really missed the mark on your RPR review....but it was your review and you are entitled to your opinion.

 

[Canadiankeeper]

Most would agree that you really missed the mark on your RPR review....but it was your review and you are entitled to your opinion.

Absolutely, I have seen RPR's out there that didn't have any of the issues I had with mine. I think their quality control was just lacking.

From a gritty trigger, to broken butt stock, throw in a crooked handguard (pure aesthetics) and the inability to not have the accuracy expected. It was a negative for me.
Again, I See a lot better ones being pumped out now and some really enjoying them.

I have honestly been looking at the GEN2 or the "Enhanced" RPR...

A LGS has a Weatherby in stock and let me handle it. I dug it. Being honest with myself, the Modular is what I think I was looking for in a RPR.

A Guarantee of SUB MOA, much easier maintenance of rifle (was on of my complaints) a beauty match 2 stage trigger and the modern ergonomics...

So I mean, damn ive pretty much talked myself into it.