Weatherby Vanguard

[pikeonafly]

I just picked up in a trade a brand new unfired Weatherby Vanguard in 30-06, with a Nikon 3X10 bullet drop comp scope. How good a rifle is this ? And what would be a good long range bullet for this?

 

[Dosh]

The Vanguard made by Howa for Weatherby is a great action. I have two Vanguards and both have good accuracy. Neither are 30-06, but my in-law's 30-06 is quite accurate shooting the Berger 168gr VLDH. If possible try IMR4451 or H4350. Vanguards are much more accurate with a bedded carbon fiber or Walnut stock. The plastic just doesn't get it. The Timney trigger is great on a Vanguard as well. Great cartridge, easy to acquire brass and easy load workup.

 

[pikeonafly]

Thanks Dosh, this is my first 06, need a good source for some once fired brass.

 

[CBH Australia]

You might find if it's older maybe 10 years or more that it could be a Pre "HACT" (Howa term) factory trigger and allows some adjustment.

I don't have any experience with a JACT model trigger but many preferred the older trigger. . You would need to research if the trigger is of concern.

I suggest you tell members what you what the long range bullet is for. Hunting , Target, Game you are targeting

 

[Deleted member 119066]

The 243 I bought and then sold to my BIL was a very nice rifle

 

[Thedragonreborn]

The Vanguard made by Howa for Weatherby is a great action. I have two Vanguards and both have good accuracy. Neither are 30-06, but my in-law's 30-06 is quite accurate shooting the Berger 168gr VLDH. If possible try IMR4451 or H4350. Vanguards are much more accurate with a bedded carbon fiber or Walnut stock. The plastic just doesn't get it. The Timney trigger is great on a Vanguard as well. Great cartridge, easy to acquire brass and easy load workup.

What stock would you suggest for a 6.5x300?

 

[Dosh]

Can't go wrong with a B&C. Decent priced and usually not any wait time. Perhaps Stocky's has a carbon fiber as well at a decent price. Never seen a stock which didn't benefit from bedding.

 

[skipglo]

I just picked up in a trade a brand new unfired Weatherby Vanguard in 30-06, with a Nikon 3X10 bullet drop comp scope. How good a rifle is this ? And what would be a good long range bullet for this?

Good enough for anything in North America! And great entry level above average rifles....worth every penny!

 

[Ol' Red]

Thanks Dosh, this is my first 06, need a good source for some once fired brass.

If you are looking for once fired 30-06, PM me. I know there is some in my reloading room, but I will not be home until Friday night. I know I had Winchester and I believe some Remington also. Just let me know.

 

[Canhunter35]

What stock would you suggest for a 6.5x300?

Boyd's are another option
This is what my vanguard eventually became

 

[Thedragonreborn]

Boyd's are another option
This is what my vanguard eventually became
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That does look very nice. Thank you.

 

[pikeonafly]

Thanks for all the input, and I did get some brass picked up!

 

[Ol' Red]

Thanks for all the input, and I did get some brass picked up!

If you need more, let me know. I no longer have a 30-06.

 

[pikeonafly]

Thanks I am good for now. Now it's reloading time !