New Vanguard

[pr-diesel-doc]

Been looking for a cheaper 223 bolt action for some time. Ran across a older NIB Vanguard II synthetic at a local gun shop that had a bunch of consignments items on sale. Ordered some scope mounts for her last night. Hoping she's a shooter.

[Grouchy]

Some of the early ones had a 1 in 12 twist rate. Good luck with it!   

[pr-diesel-doc]

Yes, It is a 1:12

[txaggie]

bet she will do just fine!

[pr-diesel-doc]

I'm thinking so too. I'm planning on using a 55gr load which lends itself well to that twist. Got the mounts and a scope installed today but will have to wait a week or so to finally sight it in. Leaving for Montana in a couple days for a USMC reunion.

[danno50]

Congrats on your new S2 Vanguard. I agree on the 55 grainers probably shooting small groups. Actually your 1 in 12 should handle all the ammo lighter than 55grs and give you great groups.You won't have to settle on just one bullet weight . My.223 shot the FMJ, the hollow points and the soft points 55 and under with great accuracy. The 1 in 12 doesn't usually lend itself to the longer bullets (heavier bullets) but every rifle barrel is different and yours may go for a couple of the heavier bullets. (some of the nation members have had luck with the heavier bullets in their 1in12 rifles, so you'll just have to try a few of them to find out) Anyway let us know how she shoots later on, and have fun at the reunion. Be safe