SOLD/EXPIRED Weatherby Vanguard Kampfeld B&C .257 Wby Magnum – Mint

[Ramblin99]

I'm basically testing the waters with this rifle. I've found something else I'd like to own, but this one is hard to let go. It's a stainless Weatherby Vanguard in .257 Wby Magnum. The barreled action is bedded in a Bell & Carlson stock that's been expertly painted by John Blake in dark olive base with black, silver and gold webbing. The barreled action was sent to Karl Kampfeld where he spiral-fluted the barrel and ceramic bead blasted the stainless finish.

The specs:
13-5/8" LOP
24" spiral-fluted barrel, .620" diameter at the muzzle, factory twist
44-1/2" overall length
Bare rifle weighs 7 lbs. 3 oz.
The OEM 2-stage trigger has been tuned to 2 lbs 5 oz. with zero creep.

I sighted it in last weekend using Weatherby brand Barnes 100gr TTSX factory ammo. After getting it on paper, I fired one 3-shot group at .727". I do not know the round count, but I have no doubt this will be a half-MOA shooter with handloads and a more capable operator. I really like the 2-stage trigger. It takes near 0 effort to get to the 2nd stage, and then breaks extremely crisp with no creep.

The finish is almost perfect. There is one tiny 1/8" hairline mark on the floorplate. The rifle looks brand new otherwise. John's paint job looks amazing. Overall, this rifle presents very well. There are NO disappointments here. The Meopta R1 scope is not included, but I will include the Talley Lightweight 30mm scope rings.

$1,095 $1,050 shipped to your FFL from an individual with ID enclosed. This will be cross-posted so first public "I'll Take It" prevails. Drop me a PM if you have any questions or need more photos. Thanks for looking!

Keith

 

[Ramblin99]

A few more pics.

 

[antleredacres]

A few more pics.

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Darn nice rifle from a great seller.

 

[Ramblin99]

Thanks, Steve! The rifle is a peach, for sure. Karl Kampfeld and John Blake do great work. If a person could find a base stainless Vanguard rifle for $800, they would have right at $1,650 in it after buying a B&C and getting it bedded, buying Talleys and paying Karl and John for their work. My $1,095 price is much lower than build price, no doubt. And it's a shooter.

Keith

 

[Ramblin99]

Now $1,050 shipped.

 

[pwee223]

TTT

JW

 

[Ramblin99]

Thanks, JW. It's an awesome rifle for the money. $1,025 shipped.

 

[Ramblin99]

TTT. $1,025 shipped. I'll throw in the remaining Barnes 100gr TTSX ammo. 14 loaded rounds and 6 brass.

 

[Ramblin99]

TTT

 

[Ramblin99]

$975 shipped and I'll throw in the ammo. You need this!

I know most folks aren't very concerned about build cost, but if you could find the base Vanguard in stainless for $800, you would have $1,675 spent to build this rifle. Helluva deal.

 

[Ramblin99]

$950 shipped, including ammo.

 

[Buckys]

Any additional brass or ammo available for additional $ to buyer?

 

[Ramblin99]

No sir, that's all the .257 Wby in the house.

 

[Ramblin99]

$925 shipped.