Weathery Vanguard actions for semi custom builds

[shedhunt]

Good afternoon,

While I know there are way better actions on the market, such as customs. I have factory Weatherby Vanguard in 300wsm w/upgraded timney trigger, that has been sitting in my safe for about 5 years now and never see's daylight. I've got other rifles that I use vs this one.

I've considered just selling it but wanted to ask the question regarding utilizing the action to build it into something different. So here goes!!!

How are these actions to build off of?
Are there enough upgradeable option for this action?
Am I just wasting money to go down this rabbit hole?

Anyone who has built off of this action, please feel free to pass along the pro's and con's of it before I decide which direction I decide to go.

Much appreciated!
shedhunt

 

[Arcola]

What are you wanting to do to it? I have a few vanguards/Howa 1500s. I put a carbon barrel on my wife's vanguard (Camilla). Didn't feel the need to do anything with the trigger but a couple companies make drop-ins. Companies like LRI can flute the bolt. Couple different bottom metals available and are interchangeable with Howa 1500s. Fair amount of stocks available.

They're a decent action for the price point but in general, I've avoided putting much money into them. Mine have shot well enough in factory form that I can't justify putting "custom build" money into them.

 

[shedhunt]

What are you wanting to do to it? I have a few vanguards/Howa 1500s. I put a carbon barrel on my wife's vanguard (Camilla). Didn't feel the need to do anything with the trigger but a couple companies make drop-ins. Companies like LRI can flute the bolt. Couple different bottom metals available and are interchangeable with Howa 1500s. Fair amount of stocks available.

They're a decent action for the price point but in general, I've avoided putting much money into them. Mine have shot well enough in factory form that I can't justify putting "custom build" money into them.

Was thinking about rebarelling it to a 6.5prc for my son. But like I said, if it's not worth spending the money on this type of action, then I'll just try and sell it.

 

[fseaman]

While I know there are way better actions on the market, such as customs. I have factory Weatherby Vanguard in 300wsm w/upgraded timney trigger, that has been sitting in my safe for about 5 years now and never see's daylight.

Did you steal my gun.

I prefer the Vanguard over the Howa.

People are building very accurate rifles on them now. I built my Vanguard same as you are starting with. Timney and added a Pac-Nor barrel. Yes, it shoots very well. It's been quite a while since she been to the range. I moved states and only just found a local place.

Go for it. 6.5 PRC would be fine choice.