Another Exclusive Vangaurd Rifle

[mtmuley]

I just can't warm up to spiral fluting. Or any for that matter. mtmuley

 

[Deleted member 38069]

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

He had Adam Weatherby on the podcast last year. I think that was the subtle transition.

 

[Drake4]

That is one ugly rifle..

 

[jryoung]

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

I think it's the other way around, he auctioned the Carolina at the BHA Rendezvous in 2016 or 2017.

 

[Losing_Sanity]

That is one ugly rifle..

It's unique.

Maybe it will grow on you.

 

[Nick87]

Hard pass for me. Like others have said I'm sure theyll sell plenty of them. I'm wondering if it comes with a complimentary flat bill? Spiral fluted bolts are one thing spiraling the barrel looks god awful.

 

[Bigjav]

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

I’ve seen some older episodes where they were advertising Remingtons

 

[44hunter45]

Meh

 

[1100RemingtonMan]

I have been looking at Vanguads because I have Remington Winchester & Ruger and would just like to try one as well. Just FYI my Brothers is Excellent wood stock 30-06.
Do I think it will out shoot my other rifles I doubt it as they all shoot very well, but I would expect the Vanguard would as well.

 

[High Desert]

Aside from aesthetics and weight, what are the pros/cons of a fluted barrel?

 

[golfer]

Aside from aesthetics and weight, what are the pros/cons of a fluted barrel?

Helps with weight reduction and barrel cooling.

 

[EYJONAS!]

I think for the money the tikka t3x rough stock is a better buy.......

It's on my short list.

 

[Losing_Sanity]

I think for the money the tikka t3x rough stock is a better buy.......

It's on my short list.

Explain the "better buy"? What makes it one?

 

[EYJONAS!]

Explain the "better buy"? What makes it one?

Doesn't have the meat eater symbol on it........

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Boy, this community needs hunting season to be here!

 

[EYJONAS!]

I'm not a gun nut so I can't get into the chemistry of things on what makes a rifle better. My opinion is the tikka is better gun.

 

[Losing_Sanity]

Doesn't have the meat eater symbol on it........

That's the best part.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

I'm not a gun nut so I can't get into the chemistry of things on what makes a rifle better. My opinion is the tikka is better gun.

Have you looked at the Tikka Veil?
Personally if I was going to go $$ above the stock T3x stainless in a factory gun I wouldn't stop until I got to a Fieldcraft. Lots of features to like about all these though. Used to be there wasn't much in the $800-$1200 range but a Kimber.

 

[1_pointer]

Have you looked at the Tikka Veil?
Personally if I was going to go $$ above the stock T3x stainless in a factory gun I wouldn't stop until I got to a Fieldcraft. Lots of features to like about all these though. Used to be there wasn't much in the $800-$1200 range but a Kimber.

And for a Fieldcraft you're mostly looking at the used market since they have suspended production. That said, there's a whole lot I like about those. I'll probably just keep slumming my current rifle, which is unfortunately not a Fieldcraft, until I get the boys gunned up better.

 

[beginnerhunter]

The spiral fluting seems like it would be difficult to keep clean. I dont like it.

That said, for $950 you can order custom weatherby with fiberglass stock, cerakoting, and muzzle brake. Also has 2 stage trigger and 3 position safety. Not a bad deal really.