I know this is an old topic but I'm new to the forum: When I was researching rifles I had a hard time finding a Weatherby Vanguard review. I ended up purchasing one and have been very impressed and happy with the results of my purchase. I purchased the Vanguard Sporter in .270 Winchester. It's accurate, very very accurate. Weatherby tags some Vanguards with a Sub MOA if they shoot a 1" group or tighter in the factory. Mine didn't qualify at the factory, fortunately for me and my wallet, but it shoots 1" groups when I let it (meaning when I do my part). I'm amazed at the accuracy and I only shoot cheap'ol 130gr Remington Core Lokt ammo. I'm afraid to say the gun is more accurate than I am and is overly adequate for hunting. This is my primary deer hunting rifle and it's sweet as apple pie. It's a bit heavy for a mountain/all day hiking gun, but it's weight is by no means offensive. I'm a stump sitter but I still hunt from time to time and it's a breeze to handle. It's very well balanced. It's put together very well, the stock is beautiful, and the trigger is crisp. The trigger came from the factory with a little creep and is currently a wee bit heavy. But, I know for a fact from other reviews, the trigger can be lightened while eliminating creep. I have to find a Weatherby gunsmith to do this for my after deer season(it's zeroed in right now and deer season opens in a few days)! After all of my research I chose the Vanguard because it has the Howa action-- which has been flawless. If you're mulling over the Vanguard, do it, and do it now. |