Weatherby vanguard 2. What do you guys think.

[medvedqc]

they only lack in one thing no left handed option. but nothing is perfect in this world.

a copy of a sako action made in Japan nothing can be better for the price.

 

[pisces-guy]

Excellent rifle, the new Vanguard S2...Weatherby fixed the issues! I played with one at WS, you can read a good review at thetruthaboutguns.com.

 

[medvedqc]

Excellent rifle, the new Vanguard S2...Weatherby fixed the issues! I played with one at WS, you can read a good review at thetruthaboutguns.com.

Weatherby is not making them, they just a stamp or brand on it.

 

[sobo4303]

Whoever actually makes it is not really relevant. They shoot, and are of excellent quality. I own 2 S2's and a 308 carbine with replacement stock. All are accurate and very reliable shooters. Pretty tough to beat for your entry level dollar.

 

[Csik boatguy]

Excellent rifle for the dollar can't go wrong

 

[machman]

I like my Vanguard S2 carbine in .308 a lot. Great bush rifle.

 

[TheTooner]

Never had one, but shot a friend's Vanguard a few times (not Vanguard2.) That plus what I hear from other owners tells me it's a good rifle, good value. If it fits you and you like it, get it.

 

[Tac Man]

Awesome. Sub MOA. Great price. What else to know? Mine is in .243 Win.

 

[Fyffer]

Love mine 2506. Shoots .4 inch groups at 100 yards with stock Barnes Ttsx vortex. Next gun will be a s2 In .338 win mag.

 

[Ranger Dave]

My friend has a S2 in 243 wearing a Bushnell Elite 3-9x40. Excellent coyote rig. I like it so much I'm thinking of buying one.

 

[Buster95]

They are made by Howa in Japan, excellent rifles I have one in 30-06. Howa are really good rifles too http://www.legacysports.com/hogue

 

[kolik1]

When I was tryin out the feel at cables I found I liked the way the stock felt compared to the Tikkas. I own three different Tikkas and find the stocks feel so cheap.

The weatherby definitely feels more solid.

Thank for all your comments guys. Definitely feel more confident in picking one of these up now. Probably goin to buy one in 30-06 so I can buy the detachable box magazine set up.

Unless they have a magnum setup. Does anybody know if they have one for the magnums?

They do not have a detachable mag for magnum caliber's. If they do i haven't been able to find one for my .300win.

 

[sir_springer]

My Vanguard 300 Win (original version) has been my go-to rifle for about 15 years now. If I'm up to it, it will punch sub 3/4" groups with factory ammo. IMHO, better rifle than a Rem. 700. Only complaint is the bolt release, don't know it they improved this on the S2.

Set up with a Pacific Research (now Borden) stock...

 

[kman300]

Between friends, family and myself there are at least 10 s1/s2s around. Everyone of them shoots.

 

[TheTooner]

When I was tryin out the feel at cables I found I liked the way the stock felt compared to the Tikkas. I own three different Tikkas and find the stocks feel so cheap.

The weatherby definitely feels more solid.

Thank for all your comments guys. Definitely feel more confident in picking one of these up now. Probably goin to buy one in 30-06 so I can buy the detachable box magazine set up.

Unless they have a magnum setup. Does anybody know if they have one for the magnums?

Just what you see on the website, so far the detachable box magazine is only available on Vanguards in .30-06, .25-06, and .270Winchester.

 

[stubblejumper]

The Vanguard S2 is the best rifle being sold by Weatherby.

 

[fluidmax]

Just what you see on the website, so far the detachable box magazine is only available on Vanguards in .30-06, .25-06, and .270Winchester.

and only 3 rounds in the mag

 

[ALBERTA BOY]

The best value in firearms today. Accurate. Great trigger. Amazingly simple bolt to takedown and clean in the field with no tools. Stainless is great. Incredible machining and build quality. Greagf quality control.

Worth three times its asking price.

 

[Prophet River]

Just what you see on the website, so far the detachable box magazine is only available on Vanguards in .30-06, .25-06, and .270Winchester.

That mag will feed the 240's too and, according to our Weatherby rep, 257/270/7mm Wby mag ammo too. Tried it in store, seems to work.

 

[scaleguy]

I HAD a vanguard in 270. I would personally save up and spend it on a tikka. The vanguard is heavy and mine anyway, was rather picky on its ammo. i like the weight that ive shed, and the co-operativeness of a non finicky eater!!