Weatherby and First Lite team-up

[4IDARCHER]

Anyone see the Weatherby Vanguard First Lite Fusion model?
I know, I know, it’s only a Vanguard that has been cerakoted and dipped and has a muzzle break, but I think it would still be pretty cool.

 

[Olypenhunt]

Looks pretty cool ! Does anyone know where to find specs on it ? I couldn’t find them on weatherbys site I’m mainly looking for a barrel length and total weight. I have a vanguard that’s about 7 years old that just sits in the safe most trips because it’s so damn heavy and I prefer to pack my lighter tikka. Just curious if they have taken some steps to lighten em up a little.

 

[ofl0926]

barrel will be 24in in standard calibers
barrel will be 26 in weatherby magnum calibers
weight will probably be the same as the accuguard

 

[wind gypsy]

There is a specifications tab on their website. They list them all as 7.5 lbs but I'd expect a 308 with 24" barrel to weigh less than a 300 Weatherby with a 26" barrel.

 

[Bear_Bryan]

I really don’t understand the 9/16 x 24 threads. Why?

 

[wind gypsy]

I really don’t understand the 9/16 x 24 threads. Why?

What about it is hard to understand?

 

[Bear_Bryan]

What about it is hard to understand?

Why use a non standard thread pitch to alienate suppressor owners and anybody else who would want to put the accubrake on their standard 5/8 x 24 gun? I hear it is a good brake. Why use a weird pitch? That is what’s hard to understand condescending gypsy.

 

[Bear_Bryan]

That condescending part was probably uncalled for, I’ll take that back. That’s just how it sounded in my head when I read it.

 

[wind gypsy]

I didn't mean it in a condescending manner. I didn't know if I was overlooking something. I'm assuming 9/16 is the largest diameter they can use with that barrel contour.

Edit: looks like a #2 contour is 0.600" diameter at 26", so 5/8" isn't possible.

 

[Bear_Bryan]

Yeah, I don’t know what to make of it. Not that I necessarily want to throw my 6.9 inch suppressor on the end of a 26” inch barrel, but my mind wants that option if I decide I do.

 

[Jdavis9753]

I love the look of the barrel


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[wind gypsy]

Yeah, I don’t know what to make of it. Not that I necessarily want to throw my 6.9 inch suppressor on the end of a 26” inch barrel, but my mind wants that option if I decide I do.

Should be able to use a thread adapter.

 

[Bear_Bryan]

Yeah that would be a decent option with a direct thread, but I would have to thread on the thread adapter then the muzzle device and then the suppressor. In all actuality, the more I think about it the less appealing it is to throw a suppressor on a long barrel magnum.

 

[WJS23]

Has anyone gotten there hands on these yet?

 

[stickbowcoop]

Has anyone gotten there hands on these yet?

A local shop lists them as in stock for $957 on their web site. I am going to go this week to shoot and may see if they have one. I am curious how it looks in person.

 

[KJH]

I've had my hands on one... I sold one last week in .270. It was average weight. I'd bet around 7-8lbs.

It was neat looking, if nothing else.

 

[DangerRanger]

That's a really good looking rifle. TBAC and Silencerco have 9/16 direct thread caps.

 

[Motown]

Bumping an old thread up. Thinking about picking one up and was curious if anyone has played with one at all?

 

[16Bore]

Haven’t seen Rinella toting one yet, reckon it won’t be long.

 

[BigLost]

Bumping an old thread up. Thinking about picking one up and was curious if anyone has played with one at all?

I have one in 300 WM. It’s a nice rifle but with the addition of the NF SHV F1, it’s quite the boat anchor. Guessing I’m sitting at 10lbs. It’s accurate enough for my needs though, which is elk out to 600 or less. The No2 profile barrel gets whippy if it heats up and strings I noticed on the break in.