Weatherby vanguard build

[SDHNTR]

What case is that? I like the cut out idea for your binos!

 

[NV HUNTER]

It’s the harbor freight case. I really like it.

 

[SDHNTR]

It’s the harbor freight case. I really like it.

You kidding me. Harbor freight? I’ve never had any good luck with anything from there. Wow. Any chance you could post a link?

 

[NV HUNTER]

Well the guns are shooters!! Only got 15 down each barrel. It was 110 degrees and about a 20 mph wind. Shots were 1 inch groups toward the end.

we ran out time.

Both rifles were very smooth shooting rifles . 257 is very light recoil, and surprisingly the 28 was just a touch more than the 257.

I can’t wait for it to cool down and really do some work!

 

[Rknight]

Glad to hear a good report even though I think you just cost me money

 

[NV HUNTER]

Sorry!! Lol!!

just order the barrels and plan on 16-20 weeks.

 

[sndmn11]

They are not the lightest rifles. As they sit, right at 9lbs.

Scoped or I scoped?

 

[Savagenut]

Those look like a5 stocks.

 

[NV HUNTER]

Yes they are A5 stocks. Sorry I had ordered game warden stocks for my Remington.

 

[NV HUNTER]

You kidding me. Harbor freight? I’ve never had any good luck with anything from there. Wow. Any chance you could post

9800 Weatherproof Protective Rifle Case, Long, Tan

Amazing deals on this 9800 Weatherproof Rifle Case, Long Tan at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[NV HUNTER]

Scoped or I scoped?

Scoped with 1 round in it.

 

[sndmn11]

Scoped with 1 round in it.

That's about perfect! Is there a substantial recoil difference in the two cartridges?

 

[NV HUNTER]

The 28 has a little more. That 257 is really fun to shoot .

 

[Wapiti1]

Apologize if I missed it, what trigger did you go with? Upgraded stock, or aftermarket.

Jeremy

 

[NV HUNTER]

Apologize if I missed it, what trigger did you go with? Upgraded stock, or aftermarket.

Jeremy

List:
Weatherby vanguard actions
(257, and 240 turned into 28 nosler)
Timney triggers set at 2-1/2 pounds
McMillan A5 stocks (these were machined to fit my actions and barrel)
OMR prefit barrels 24 inch 1-8 twist 257 and 26 inch 1-8 twist 28 nosler barrel
Talley rings
Vortex H-ST 4-16 scopes
Had a local gunsmith machine the 240 weatherby bolt face to accept the 28 nosler and it needed a new ejector pin. He installed my barrels to the action.

 

[NV HUNTER]

Received my hammer hunters in the mail today. These should shoot great!

 

[NV HUNTER]

Last night was preparing for the range and noticed bolts were loose on the scope ring. Well they were not loose, they were broken!

so the 257 is not going to the range this morning.
I will be trying a new shooting platform.

 

[NV HUNTER]

last 2 rounds of the day. Happy the direction the gun is going. I have 52 rounds down the barrel.

 

[NV HUNTER]

Sorry... it’s been a while since I checked in. settled on this this load. It would have been a tighter group, but I had 1 flyer. I have 90 down the tube. Going to run about 10 more to confirm my long range data. This is for the 28 nosler.

after my sheep hunt I will finish the 257 . I was feeling pressure to get the 28 ready. The 257 does not get to come out and play until February for my javelin hunt.

 

[gelton]

Impressive velocity for 180-grain mono...kind of makes one want to give them a second look, I'm doing good to get those velocities in a .300 WM with 180-grain lead bullet. SD is lacking a bit though.

Tagged because I have a Weatherby backcountry (vanguard).