Weathery Vanguard actions for semi custom builds

[fseaman]

Personally:
if I had a Vanguard action, I would absolutely start with it. Almost all Howa 1500 upgrades work.
if I were starting from scratch, I would lean much more to the 307 action.

BTW: I have 3 Mark V 6 lug (smaller) that I have barrels for to make semi-custom, or just use them as is

 

[Chokoloskee Joe]

Do you have any contact info for Bill Mahr? Address, phone, email etc.

782 Custom Gunworks Ltd
1545 Ocean Ave A2, Bohemia, Ny 11716
(631) 468-8116

 

[BB401]

If I could find a gunsmith in my area who would cut the metric threads for the barrels, I would be still using my Vanguard action that I started with some years ago. The last barrel had over 4300 rounds of 338 Edge through it. Over 1500, 300 Weatherby Mag and a few hundred wildcat 358 Eagle ELR rounds on the same Vangard action. It's retired now and I'm using a MKV action with standard threads.
That Vangard action is strong and reliable. Just find you a reliable gunsmith.

 

[Chokoloskee Joe]

Criterion and McGowen make "Howage" pre-fit barrels. I am sure there are others. You don't need a gunsmith to fit these. They go on just like a Savage barrel using a nut.

 

[shedhunt]

Thanks for all the info, recommendations and help!