Weatherby Vanguard 2

[McCoppin]

Anyone have any input on this rifle I’m looking to potentially pick one up in 6.5cm.

Other rifles I have looked into are

Ruger American Go Wild

Savage Axis XP II

Trying to stay under 550

Thanks in advance


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[Schism]

I have a Vanguard S2 in 30-06. It's not fancy but it shoots well and I've killed lots of animals ranging from pronghorn to moose. For the money, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another. I don't have any experience with the other rifles on your list.

 

[TxxAgg]

They are the best production rifle out there behind a Tikka.

 

[Marble]

They are great rifles. If you like it and it fits you, but it.

Wife has one.

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[sndmn11]

I have a handful, they are outstanding. They have been everything in a rifle I was looking for that a Tikka was not.

 

[Mr.spencer]

I’ve read they are great for moa or better accuracy. I have a Mark v and love weatherby.

 

[NV HUNTER]

.257 vanguard. Added a boyds stock and muzzle break. Those were the first 4 shots out of the rifle!

 

[KBC]

I have one in .30-06 in a laminate stock and detachable mag from factory. I pillar bedded it and it shoots just under .5 moa at 100 yards with some factory Barnes ammo. I want to get into reloading but when it shoots that good, why bother?

 

[McCoppin]

Anyone have any experience with the Ruger or any advice between the two?


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[TxxAgg]

The ruger will also be accurate but the fit and finish is different between the two. The vanguard is all metal and has the better stock.

 

[Vaultman]

The Vanguard 2 is a GREAT rifle. My son (13 yo) shoots it in 7mm-08. His second trip to the range this year, he shot a sub MOA group (100 yds) and on the middle shot he scoped himself, to the point of eyes watering. The third shot was still in the group. I adjusted his scope down 4 clicks and he shot three more.... exactly 1" lower same 3 shot group. That rifle can shoot.

The Vanguard 2 is a very well finished rifle for it's status as a lower end or beginner rifle. My experience with that one is they may not be a high end rifle, but they can shoot like one.

 

[McCoppin]

Ended up grabbing a Vanguard S2 in 6.5CM anyone have any input as found as scope bases and round selection?


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[Michael54]

I have one in 7mm mag. It loves most 150gr factory ammo. It doesnt like the heavy barnes bullets but will put the 139 gr through the same hole.

 

[McCoppin]

Ttt


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[Schism]

Ended up grabbing a Vanguard S2 in 6.5CM anyone have any input as found as scope bases and round selection?


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I use Talley one piece base/rings on my Vanguard S2.

 

[FishTacos]

This is a great hunting gun. Relatively inexpensive but it performs well at hunting range distances. You can beat this gun up and it still holds up, which is a good trait in a hunting rifle.

The Vortex precision matched rings have been good. Using a EGW Picatinny Rail. Heavy but durable and works well.