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Title: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: PAbuckhunter270 on June 16, 2020, 08:09:34 AM
https://weatherby.com/store/meateaterrifle/

I like the the spiral fluted barrel but wish they offered it in 257 wby.
Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: wyominghunter on June 16, 2020, 08:24:05 AM
Good looking rifle! Some pretty unique features.
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Post by: catskinner on June 16, 2020, 08:50:35 AM
I'm not a big vanguard fan, but I like that spiral fluted barrel. Now if they offer that spiral barrel option though the custom shop on Mark V's  8)  ;D

Rob
Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: DW5 on June 16, 2020, 09:25:14 AM
I'm wondering myself it will be like the First Lite rifle and be a Vanguard and MKV option eventually...
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Post by: zonie on June 16, 2020, 06:40:38 PM
Nice looking hunting rifle. 
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Post by: PARA45 on June 17, 2020, 06:06:09 AM
Nice rifle.  I watch the show, and I don't recall seeing him with one.
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Post by: bluemts on June 17, 2020, 10:46:11 AM
Looks good to me. Real nice.
 :)
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Post by: Blackbear3 on June 17, 2020, 11:09:56 AM
Looks nice, but I wish it was offered in more calibers.
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Post by: PARA45 on June 17, 2020, 12:04:28 PM
BB3, I like your new Avatar.   ;D ;D
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Post by: 224KING on June 17, 2020, 12:30:40 PM
BB3, I like your new Avatar.   ;D ;D





X2
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Post by: Blackbear3 on June 17, 2020, 02:20:33 PM
Thanks, being a good athlete doesn't give you the right to insult my country! I'm done with the NFL.
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Post by: Grouchy on June 17, 2020, 02:48:00 PM
Thanks, being a good athlete doesn't give you the right to insult my country! I'm done with the NFL.
AMEN!
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Post by: Dino82520 on June 17, 2020, 03:18:37 PM
BB3, I like your new Avatar.   ;D ;D

+1 ;)
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Post by: Derrill Fox on June 17, 2020, 04:05:58 PM
BB3, I like your new Avatar.   ;D ;D

+1 ;)
+2 :D :D
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Post by: wby4ever on June 17, 2020, 06:28:55 PM
BB3, I like your new Avatar.   ;D ;D

+1 ;)
+2 :D :D


+3
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Post by: Big Muddy rancher on June 17, 2020, 09:04:48 PM
BB3, I like your new Avatar.   ;D ;D

+1 ;)
+2 :D :D


+3

Guess that would make me +6 ;D
Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: danno50 on June 18, 2020, 12:10:15 PM
I'm not a big vanguard fan, but I like that spiral fluted barrel. Now if they offer that spiral barrel option though the custom shop on Mark V's  8)  ;D Rob
Yeah, I like the spiral fluting also, but thet're not offered on the Custom Shop Vanguard options either.
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Post by: David on June 18, 2020, 04:45:54 PM
Correct me if i'm wrong, meateater is a lefty. Yet i don't see that option?? Strange
Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: Jlorsun on June 18, 2020, 04:50:38 PM
Steve is a lefty and hunts with a Carolina Custom rifle in most episodes with vortex optics
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Post by: Grouchy on June 18, 2020, 05:01:19 PM
Correct me if i'm wrong, meateater is a lefty. Yet i don't see that option?? Strange
Looks like no bolt at all to me!
Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: danno50 on June 18, 2020, 07:40:03 PM
Correct me if i'm wrong, meateater is a lefty. Yet i don't see that option?? Strange
Looks like no bolt at all to me!
If you're talking about the Meat Eater link, when you scroll over the rifle, you can see the bolt. If thats what you're talking about.
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Post by: Derrill Fox on June 18, 2020, 08:09:17 PM
The vanguard has never been and doubtfully ever will be offered in a left hand action. ???
Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: David on June 18, 2020, 09:51:39 PM
All i'm saying is if you are making a rifle based on a show and more importantly a person that is left handed, you might want to consider making a left handed option. I would buy in heartbeat if they did.
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Post by: catskinner on June 18, 2020, 10:37:49 PM
I'm not a big vanguard fan, but I like that spiral fluted barrel. Now if they offer that spiral barrel option though the custom shop on Mark V's  8)  ;D Rob
Yeah, I like the spiral fluting also, but thet're not offered on the Custom Shop Vanguard options either.

yeah, I know, but maybe the people over at the custom shop will take the hint,  ::)  hint, hint 

Rob
Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: danno50 on June 18, 2020, 11:13:21 PM
I thought that the spiral fluting might be cost prohibitive compared the the std. fluting, but looking at different mfg's, prices, it doesn't look like it. (unless you want something special) Example:
https://riflebarrels.com/spiral-flute/
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Post by: TexWeatherby on June 19, 2020, 09:01:25 AM
I think it's a sharp looking rifle and have always considered the Vanguard a good value for the price.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on June 20, 2020, 10:00:12 AM
Can someone more informed than myself please explain the advantage of a spiraled barrel?
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Post by: Grouchy on June 20, 2020, 10:30:40 AM
Can someone more informed than myself please explain the advantage of a spiraled barrel?
Supposedly it cools faster, more "air" surface.  I think it's mostly just looks.  :)
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Post by: Ridgerunner on June 20, 2020, 10:58:05 AM
Makes sense. Thank you! I gather spiraled barrels would appeal to those who can't shoot well requiring multiple shots thus heating up the barrel?  ;)
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Post by: Grouchy on June 20, 2020, 02:53:43 PM
Makes sense. Thank you! I gather spiraled barrels would appeal to those who can't shoot well requiring multiple shots thus heating up the barrel?  ;)

 You sight it in with one shot? Impressive!
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Post by: DW5 on June 20, 2020, 05:12:26 PM
Because it’s cool! And differentiates you in “camp“.... but mainly it’s cool and different! I like it, probably gonna get one!
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Post by: BB340 on June 20, 2020, 06:37:18 PM
If they done it in .257 I would think about getting one.... Thinking I may get a custom shop Vanguard in .257 anyways.
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Post by: hoyt-6190 on June 20, 2020, 09:41:49 PM
All i'm saying is if you are making a rifle based on a show and more importantly a person that is left handed, you might want to consider making a left handed option. I would buy in heartbeat if they did.

If you scroll down and look at the photos of the meateater crew shooting the rifles there is at least 1 left handed one made, don't think they would photoshop those two photos of Steve handling the rifle.
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Post by: danno50 on June 21, 2020, 06:33:23 AM
Very observant of you  8).
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Post by: 224KING on June 21, 2020, 07:41:18 AM
I think the picture is reversed
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Post by: Big Muddy rancher on June 26, 2020, 04:23:17 PM
I got a email today from Weatherby about the Meateater, seems you can get a left handed version in a Mark V. about $900 more then the Vanguard.
Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: HuskyMusky on June 29, 2020, 09:07:18 AM
Dig the spiral fluted barrel,

wish they had a short action in 7mm-08,

also a 7mm RPM with like a 22-23" barrel.

.340wby with a 24" barrel would be awesome.



Title: Re: Anyone see the Vanguard MeatEater?
Post by: Nealm66 on July 21, 2020, 07:37:54 PM
A guy brought a brand new one to the range today, 300 win mag. Had Barnes 180 and 165’s and breaking in at 200. The 180’s were all over the place and the 165’s put 5 inside an inch and one flyer about 4” off. Said he had a California hunt in 15 days and copper bullets only. Dang nice looking gun. Not sure what was the deal with the 180’s