X-bolt vs Vanguard S2 in .223

[hometownhero]

I have 4 VGII's, 2 short and 2 long action.

The "lightest" of the bunch is my 243 synthetic - with scope (3-9X42 Redfield Revenge, mounted with Talley aluminum lightweights), sling, and "unloaded" it goes a hair over 9lbs 2oz. So if you are looking for "lightweight", a Vanguard should not be on your short list - even the bare rifle goes 7lbs 8oz. The X-Bolt synthetic (bare rifle) is a full pound (plus an oz or two) "less" then the Vanguard, but also lists for a couple hundred bucks more.

The browning also feels like it is cheaply made (at least to me anyway) the weatherby feels like it is made from metal and not recycled pop cans.

 

[Kevan]

The browning also feels like it is cheaply made (at least to me anyway) the weatherby feels like it is made from metal and not recycled pop cans.

That's what turned me off the X-Bolts, just didn't care for the feel.
And I don't care how many locking lugs they have on the bolt..