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Optics / New scope for new rifle
« on: July 31, 2020, 04:06:04 PM »
Hello all.
I posted in the general topic that I am the proud owner of my first Weatherby, a Vanguard Accuguard Synthetic, .300 Wby Mag, #3 contour, fluted, threaded.

Now trying to decide on optic for it and have just about decided on a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16x44,FFP EBR-2C MOA. I've ordered Talley Lightweight Medium 30mm rings. I can get the scope for $335 + tax.

Since this is my first Weatherby, does anyone see a problem with this?

I was thinking of pulling the Bushnell Forge 3-18x50 SFP Deploy MOA off my Howa 1500 .308 Win for the Wby and putting the Vortex on the Howa.

Any thoughts or suggestions on a different scope would be appreciated.

Edit - Also looking at: Sightmark Citadel 3-18x50 1/4 MOA LR1, Nikon BLACK X1000 Riflescope 4-16x50SF and Nikon PROSTAFF P5 4-16x42SF Matte BDC

Nikon I am a bit leery of now that they are out of the rifle scope manufacturing.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Vanguard Accuguard #3 fluted barrel
« on: July 14, 2020, 04:33:43 PM »
Hello all.

Looking at getting my first Weatherby and have come across a Vanguard Accuguard Synthetic, .300 Wby Mag, Blued 26" #3 contour fluted barrel w/1/2-28 threads and cap. Supposedly a show special for club members, there are 3 available at what seems to be a very good price.

Anyone heard of such a beast? Does Weatherby make a brake for the #3 contour? All I can find online is the Accubrake ST for #1 & #2.

I do have email and message left at Weatherby HQ, but no one has responded yet.

Thanks for any thoughts.

Thanks

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Rifles / Weatherby VGX in .340 Wby Mag?
« on: February 19, 2020, 01:05:00 PM »
Obviously not a factory chambering for the Vanguard, but would you buy it and feel confident shooting it?

I realize that the .300 Wby and .340 Wby are both based on the same case, but with Weatherby stopping Vanguards at .300 for factory chambers, could this be a potential disaster waiting to happen?

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Twist rate question
« on: February 07, 2020, 09:34:39 AM »
I've been lurking here for years, always wanting a Weatherby, finally got to the point of ordering one a couple weeks ago, then our double wall one decided to die so fun money had to shift for a while.

Twist rates are always interesting and I have some questions for those that know a lot more about this than I do.

As I understand, the Weatherby 1:10 standard has been around a long time. With the advent over the past 15 years or so of heavy for caliber bullets, is it time for Weatherby to take a look at making changes to twist rates?

I know that roughly 15 years ago, .308 bullets over 220gr only had 2 choices by a single manufacturer. Now the options are far greater and other rifle manufacturers have introduced faster twist rates.

I'm hoping to have a .300 Wby and .340 Wby after we get our kitchen remodel done, but am curious as to whether Wby is going to make some changes.

Just posing some thoughts.

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Around the Campfire (General Discussion) / Vanguard in .325WSM?
« on: May 19, 2009, 12:47:05 PM »
I'm new here and have become greatly interested in the Vanguard. I'm looking to buy probably 3 in the next year; .308 or 7mm-08 for my daughters, but want a .325WSM for myself.

Does Weatherby have any plans fro a .325WSM?

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Rifles / Vanguard in .325WSM?
« on: May 18, 2009, 02:07:04 PM »
New here. I'm looking at buying a few Vanguards over the next few months to year. I've never owned a Weatherby to this point but am looking forward to them.

Does anyone know if Weatherby plans on introducing a .325 WSM in any rifle models, especially the Vanguard?

Thanks.

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