Another Exclusive Vangaurd Rifle

[Losing_Sanity]

Looks like Weatherby came out with a Sportsman's Warehouse exclusive MeatEater Vanguard rifle. Looks like a pretty nice rifle for under $1K. I'm not a fan of the camo pattern, but overall I wouldn't mind having one. I'm not sure what caliber I would get, maybe the 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag. since there's not a 30-06 option.


FEATURES INCLUDE:

• All Vanguard rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99” or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby® factory or premium ammunition within Two-Years of Verified Purchase Date to Original Purchaser.
• Laser Engraved MeatEater Hinged Floorplate
• Adjustable Match Quality, Two-stage Trigger
• Graphite Black Cerakote® Fluted Bolt Body
• One-piece Machined Bolt Body
• Fully Enclosed Bolt Sleeve
• Vanguard Recoil Pad
• 3-Position Safety
• Integral Recoil Lug

STOCK:

• Monte Carlo stock features textured forearm and grip areas, right side palm swell
• Black Base Stock with Gray & Brown Accents

BARREL AND METALWORK:

• #2 contour, spiral fluted barrel
• Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
• Barrel length is 26″ (28″ OAL with additional Accubrake purchase) for magnum chamberings & 24″ (26″ OAL with additional Accubrake purchase) for non-magnum.
• Tungsten Cerakote® finish on all metalwork for exceptional weather and corrosion resistance.
• 1/2×28 standard thread with seamless thread protector.

Calibers:

• 6.5 Creedmoor
• 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum
• 7mm Remington Magnum
• 300 Weatherby Magnum
• 300 Winchester Magnum
• 308 Winchester

 

[elkhnter]

Ya, I’m not sure what they were thinking with the stock color. Haven’t talked to anyone who thinks it’s sexy.

 

[Losing_Sanity]

I suppose you could get it hydro dipped to a much better design.

 

[Nambaster]

That spiral fluting is pretty cool looking. The stock just gets a little paint. Other than the Cerakoting it is pretty much a Weatherby Vanguard.

The Randy Newberg rifle is a little bit more accessorized. The HS precision stock is a good upgrade. Then it has the cerakoting and fluting and muzzlebrake.

Both seem like good logical marketing deals and good bargains for quality rifles.

 

[noharleyyet]

Seekins made the spiral fluted barrel popular. Straight for me. Cool price point rifle tho.

 

[fmnjr]

Couple years back we got a great deal on 3 Vanguard S2s at Walmart. Really like them a lot except the stocks. Walnut Monte Carlo style makes a great looking gun however, they are bulky, heavy and don't wear well in the field. We treat our firearms with care but it is near impossible to keep a glossy stock in like-new condition. Shooting off hand is more difficult due to the weight of the stock. The width of the fore stock isn't good for off hand either, too wide. If all one does is shoot off a rest, great, otherwise, not the best configuration.

 

[EastTNHunter]

Funny, I thought that Rinella was a lefty, but I don’t think that it’s offered in lefty

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Funny, I thought that Rinella was a lefty, but I don’t think that it’s offered in lefty

Don’t get me started.... again

Left Handed Rifles

I have two left handed Weatherbys. Fine rifles.

www.hunttalk.com

 

[Losing_Sanity]

That spiral fluting is pretty cool looking. The stock just gets a little paint. Other than the Cerakoting it is pretty much a Weatherby Vanguard.

The Randy Newberg rifle is a little bit more accessorized. The HS precision stock is a good upgrade. Then it has the cerakoting and fluting and muzzlebrake.

Both seem like good logical marketing deals and good bargains for quality rifles.

The Randy Newberg Howa is a little more expensive, but for the combo rifle I guess it equals out. They dont offer it in any calibers I'm interested in for a combo rifle, so I dont think I would get one. IMO...

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Wish they had a .280 AI

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Is the 7mm mag worth it if I have a 6.5 and a .300 wm?

 

[EastTNHunter]

Is the 7mm mag worth it if I have a 6.5 and a .300 wm?

As long as you aren’t spending my money, I will never say “no” if someone asks me if they should buy a new gun

 

[Deleted member 38069]

As long as you aren’t spending my money, I will never say “no” if someone asks me if they should buy a new gun

You're supposed to talk me out of it!

 

[Losing_Sanity]

You're supposed to talk me out of it!

Don't see it happening....

 

[noharleyyet]

Is the 7mm mag worth it if I have a 6.5 and a .300 wm?

Absolutely...given you can lay off the 6.5 via Fin's Greater Fool theory.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Absolutely...given you can lay off the 6.5 via Fin's Greater Fool theory.

I'm tempted...

 

[nrpate05]

Did I miss the Meateater marketing campaign on this one? I know they've been using Weatherby rifles for a little bit now, but this is the first I've heard of a collab.

 

[TN2shot07]

Did I miss the Meateater marketing campaign on this one? I know they've been using Weatherby rifles for a little bit now, but this is the first I've heard of a collab.

I think they released it on the last podcast, kept it quiet until then

 

[blueridge]

I know they've been using Weatherby rifles for a little bit now, but this is the first I've heard of a collab.

I thought he shot a Carolina Custom (and a Savage before that).

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Not my cup of tea but I bet they'll sell. Pretty decent feature set and price point for what I perceive is their target audience.