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Weatherby’s Newest Vanguard: The Series 2 And The .257 Weatherby Magnum
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<blockquote data-quote="nwcp" data-source="post: 959144" data-attributes="member: 20676"><p>Realizing this is an old post I still felt compelled to add my 2 cents worth. I purchased the Vanguard Series 2 in 25-06. I don't hand load and the price difference between 25-06 and 257 Weatherby Mag is substantial. My rifle's trigger has been great out of the box and the rifle has shot sub MOA at 100 yards from the git go. It may be barely sub MOA at times, but it is none the less. I can shoot 4 to 5 rounds before having to let the barrel cool down. That's fine by me. I use it primarily for coyote and hopefully an antelope hunt this year. I have two other rifles that I use on P-Dogs and other small furry rodents that end up being high volume days. I have always wanted a quarter bore. It wasn't a need in that I have most anything I want to hunt covered with other rifles and calibers, but I really did want one. I personally am glad I went with the 25-06. It shoots flat, fast and accurately enough for any hunting I would do with it. As stated I couldn't justify the difference in ammunition cost to get the 257 Magnum. The 25-06 has a soft recoil (the Vanguard butt pad is really well made)and the Series 2 ergonomics feel good when shouldering the rifle. I have a Vortex Viper 4-16X50 mounted which turned out to be a good choice for me. The barrel does tend to foul after 10 rounds give or take, but is easily rectified with a quick brush down, wet patch and a couple of dry patches. I'd buy another Vanguard Series 2 in a heartbeat. It was well worth the money. The next one I'd get a stainless barrel perhaps. JMHO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nwcp, post: 959144, member: 20676"] Realizing this is an old post I still felt compelled to add my 2 cents worth. I purchased the Vanguard Series 2 in 25-06. I don't hand load and the price difference between 25-06 and 257 Weatherby Mag is substantial. My rifle's trigger has been great out of the box and the rifle has shot sub MOA at 100 yards from the git go. It may be barely sub MOA at times, but it is none the less. I can shoot 4 to 5 rounds before having to let the barrel cool down. That's fine by me. I use it primarily for coyote and hopefully an antelope hunt this year. I have two other rifles that I use on P-Dogs and other small furry rodents that end up being high volume days. I have always wanted a quarter bore. It wasn't a need in that I have most anything I want to hunt covered with other rifles and calibers, but I really did want one. I personally am glad I went with the 25-06. It shoots flat, fast and accurately enough for any hunting I would do with it. As stated I couldn't justify the difference in ammunition cost to get the 257 Magnum. The 25-06 has a soft recoil (the Vanguard butt pad is really well made)and the Series 2 ergonomics feel good when shouldering the rifle. I have a Vortex Viper 4-16X50 mounted which turned out to be a good choice for me. The barrel does tend to foul after 10 rounds give or take, but is easily rectified with a quick brush down, wet patch and a couple of dry patches. I'd buy another Vanguard Series 2 in a heartbeat. It was well worth the money. The next one I'd get a stainless barrel perhaps. JMHO [/QUOTE]
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