1. But Weatherby state in their literature that their guns should shoot 1 1/2” from the box, using Federal ammunition, which is at least a sensible statement and one I … Its accuracy shocked me and of course Weatherby culls these and makes the best shooters the Vanguard Deluxe model. The Vanguard series of Weatherby rifles are the “value” priced firearms, designed to be cheap to pick up while still maintaining their accuracy. The Deluxe walnut stock is spectacular for the price and the deep bluing was done extremely well. Post Jul 07, 2017 #1 2017-07-08T03:27. Mag., but a cousin owns the Vanguard version, a Sporter in .300 Wby. shootsasharps. by Jeff Quinn. We’ve shot each other’s rifles, and BOTH are absolute tack-drivers, pushing 1/2 MOA with the loads they prefer, and neither is picky about the ones they don’t like, still 1 to 1.5 MOA at the worst! The Vanguard has for many years been a fine choice for a hunting rifle, whether in heavy-barreled varmint hunting form, or the lighter, handier version for carrying afield in pursuit of big game. The synthetic stocked models have an MSRP of $649. Of all the weatherby rifles we have, my favorites are an older mkv in 240wby that has a zeiss conquest and a fluted barrel, and a 378 magnum. September 28th, 2008 It has been almost four years since I last reviewed the Weatherby Vanguard bolt action rifle. I reviewed a Weatherby Vanguard Carbine not too long ago that goes over the strengths and weaknesses of the firearm, and before you go any deeper into this review I suggest you skim that other review. Illustration courtesy of Weatherby, Inc. In the larger calibres, the magazine capacity is three rounds. I am selling from my collection a 1970's circa Vanguard Deluxe in 30/06 caliber. Of the vanguards, the 30-06 back country and the 375 dangerous game are totally awesome as well. photography by Jeff Quinn. It carries a retail price of $849, compared to the Vanguard Series 2 Deluxe that has upgraded wood and highly polished blue for $1149 (2113 MSRP). The sub-moa is a consistent 3/4 inch shooter and the .270 does about the same. Weatherby Vanguard® Series 2 Sporter .270 Winchester. Looking at the relationship of the barrel to the forend channel I was not expecting miracles. Weatherby Vanguard: Bolt Action on a Budget . 1970's Vintage Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe 30/06 - Perfect. The Weatherby that I own is a Mark V Deluxe, in .300 Wby. My Howa is the same barreled action as the Vanguard Deluxe. 1. shootsasharps. Weatherby’s Vanguard HSP rifle is available in 223, 22-250, 243, 308, 270, 30-06 and 300 Win. This review of the Weatherby’s Vanguard HSP varmint rifle in 223 Rem was published in the SSAA magazine in March 2018. also. Weatherby helped me out late in 2010 by announcing that they would be rolling out the Vanguard Series 2 at the beginning of 2011 chambered in a host of non-Weatherby calibers as well as the .257 and .300 Weatherby Magnums. Using tuned hand loads from 110g varmint to 168g elk loads, my 30-06 (pictured} shoots .1 … The Weatherby Vanguard is the “value” priced bolt action walnut stocked centerfire rifle, having a retail price of $849 compared to the Vanguard Series 2 Deluxe that has upgraded wood and highly polished blue as well as a $1149 sticker price. Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 WBY-X Review May 14, 2014 By Brad Fitzpatrick Just in case you're too young to remember, Roy Weatherby was an innovative cartridge designer who developed a series of hot, powerful magnums in the mid-20th century. The next two I still have includes a sub-moa 223 varmint model with a nice B&C stock and a .270 Vanguard Deluxe. With the smaller cartridges, the magazine holds five rounds. 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