Greetings,I just today, received a Vanguard S2 rifle, in 25-06. After I had my local dealer pick this rifle up for me, I got it home and checked it out. First off, there we 2 spots about 1/4 long on top of the wrist of the stock with some kind of glue type substance on it that is rock hard....I spent about an hour with a soft rag and oil and got some if it off but not all... Secondly, the barrel is hitting the left side of the stock channel all the way down....not centered at all. Thirdly, when the safety is in the rear position, it digs into the stock slightly, making about a BB sized divot in the wood. And fourthly, when the bolt is cycled rearward, it hits the shoulders of the stock right behind the bolt and removed some wood and finish there... So, to say the least I am not impressed or pleased at all with the fit or finish on this rifle. My Mossberg Patriot, CZ rifles, Ruger rifles, Browning, and other rifles, all arrived with much better fit and finish than this rifle did.... And FYI, I did take the action out and re-torque to 35in lbs, front to rear, exactly as the manual stated, with no improvement. I am afraid this may be my last Weatherby purchase.....sad to say.
...gettting her boxed back up and sending back to Weatherby. fingers crossed... thanks for all the input folks.dave
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