Weatherby vanguard s2 hog reaper boltaction rifle in 308 win caliber. And the vanguard series 2 is no exception, even taking it even further in terms of look, feel, and performance. I have been trying to work up some loads using the 87 grain hornady vmax and the 87 grain berger vld. At the 20 shot show, weatherby unveiled its entry into the growing wild pig hunting market, the hog reaper. Weatherby vanguard s2 257wby deluxe vgx257wr4o buds. Compare prices for 747115408290 weatherby vanguard s2 223rem sssyn 24 inch vgs223rr4o from all. Ultrahigh velocity, magnum ammunition is how roy weatherby got started in the 1940s. The best value with guaranteed submoa accuracy on the market today. This article will compare and contrast the weatherby vanguard synthetic, and the tikka t3 lite synthetic.
The entire line of series 2 vanguard rifles now has weatherby s submoa guarantee, which guarantees that the rifle with shoot subminuteofangle. Such was the case with the weatherby vanguard series 2 trr rc. This thing wont group for crap with my hand loads that i have worked up for my lr308. Weatherbys vanguard rifles are known for its quality and accuracy. Shooting the weatherby vanguard s2 hog reaper boltaction.
Length of pull measures 14 inches from the serrated face steel trigger to the end of the 1 inch factory recoil pad. Weatherby reloading weatherby rifles forum weatherby. I think it is one of my best rifles, and it was only about 400. Featuring a fourshots or fiveshots internal magazine, the black reaper and hog reaper rifles from the weatherby wbyx vanguard line come with a match quality, twostage trigger thats creep free and aadjustable down to 2. Finish is matte blue metal, with kryptek skull reaper finish stock. This is a good twist rate to sufficiently stabilize most every 223 bullet for shooting out to 300 years or more.
Stock dipped in prove for sale by dons hobby guns on gunsamerica 925746255. Weatherby vanguard 2 rc 243win 24inch blsyn the best value with guaranteed submoa accuracy on the market today. Match quality twostage trigger is creep free adjustable down to 212 lb. Weatherby vanguard series 2 synthetic bolt action rifle cabelas. Weatherby has entered the hog hunting market, and brian mccombie has tested it. Teaching wild hogs to cartwheel with a weatherby hog reaper. Weatherby rifles offer unrivaled speed and power and are the finest rifle value on the market today. While the vanguard series 2 rifles of this stable have the heart of those in more conservative dress, they wear slightly shorter stocks with bold graphics. Weatherby rifles for sale online from weatherby firearms. In fact, weatherby guarantees this submoa accuracy right out of the box.
This weatherby comes to us from one of our dealer colleagues in nearby louisiana. Weatherby vhr7m8rr0o vanguard 2 hog reaper bolt 7mm08 remington 20 in. The dpms groups around 1 at 100yds with the ballistic tip ammo i load, and around 1. Essentially a carbinelength version of the rifle makers popular vanguard series, the reaper sports a 20inch barrel four inches shorter than the vanguard. Every vanguard series 2 is guaranteed to shoot submoa. Weatherby is always striving to improve its products, so in 2011 they introduced the new vanguard series 2 rifle.
I own a series 1 vanguard synthetic in 270 winchester. Weatherby vanguard s2 223 vgt223rr4o buds gun shop. I also have a weatherby vanguard sage country in a 7mm rem mag and it is a great shooter. Low prices on weatherby rifles start at champion firearms. Went to reassemble and learned the thing is a pita to get back together. Hey guys, i just got a weatherby vanguard s2 chambered in. Check weatherby vlr223rr2o inventory at other vendors or click here to get notified. So, making up for lost time, i can say that ive shot one in. With the latest vanguard, the series 2, weatherby has worked out some kinks and added a couple of other upgrades.
Can i send my rifle back to weatherby for rebluing and installation of a new. Concerns with weatherby vanguard s2 northwest firearms. American rifleman weatherby vanguard series 2 trr rc. The weatherby vanguard series 2 is a new sub moa vanguard, and is not the same as the regular vanguard.
Apache junction, az over 40 years ago weatherby realized that there was a market for a lower price rifle then their famed mark v. As a young wildcatter, he revolutionized the industry with his fast, hardhitting loads that were deadon accurate. Sportsmans guide has your weatherby vanguard 2 synthetic, bolt action. Is this a quality rifle or should i look at something else. Theres been a few threads on here inquiring about them but so far no one seems to actually have shot one. The company is best known for its highpowered magnum cartridges. The factory synthetic stock was very flimsy and the shots look like it was from a shotgun. Regardless of the chambering16 options are available from. Part of the rifle makers new weatherbyx line, the reaper is available in. Why did the 223 remington and 308 winchester twist rates change for vanguard rifles.
Can i use steel shot with my older weatherby centurion i, centurion ii or. The weatherby vanguard series 2 stainless synthetic represents a clear improvement over its predecessor and, given its affordable price, should prove. Weatherby vanguard 2 hog reaper rifle vhr7m8rr0o, 7mm08. Many knowledgeable gun dealers and hunters alike consider the weatherby vanguard to be the best value available in a centerfire hunting rifle today. The powerful shopping cart software for web stores and ecommerce enabled stores is based on php5 with sql database with highly configurable implementation based on templates. Items shipped from our own warehouse can be shipped much sooner than items shipped direct to you from one of our fulfillment suppliers. The vanguard series 2 is taking a rather unorthodox approach to triggers on the modern hunting rifleit comes with a twostage trigger. I keep hearing about how damn accurate the weatherbys are out of the box. One of the biggest changes for this rifle is the trigger. Weatherbys vanguard series 2 rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3shot group of. New s2 match quality twostage trigger is creep free for consistent letoff. Weatherby takes accuracy assurance for hunters and target shooters to new heights with vanguard series 2 rc and mark v trr rc rifles that come with a submoa guarantee as well as a factoryshot. Delivering the unmatched knockdown power of both weatherby magnum and standard calibers.
Series 2 synthetic rifles feature 24inch beadblasted. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Discussion in the powder keg started by navydoc, feb. Weatherby vanguard series 2 rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3shot group of. Rem 700 cdl or a weatherby vanguard rc 24hourcampfire. I have looked at buying a weatherby vanguard for several months now for deer hunting in 3006. Personally the stock feels great to me, the griponite inserts are nice and it definitely feels good in my hands and it shoulders well.
I ordered my weatherby vanguard s 2 from you folks at an excellent price, and received my new rifle in no time at all. Weatherby vanguard s2 243 vgt243nr4o buds gun shop. The fastest, flattest shooting rifles on the market. These include weatherbt vanguard blued sporter dbm 3006, weatherby 300win sts syn.
Last year, weatherby announced its wbyx rifles and shotguns, fashioned to serve a younger market. Weatherby s series 2 takes the proven advantage of their popular vanguard action and gives it a whole new look, feel and level of performance. These vanguard 2 rifles have a monte carlostyle griptonite stock finished in reaper hog design. Mark this weatherby vanguard has a 24 inch barrel with 1. Weight empty is 7 12 pounds, center of gravity at the recoil lug. For my likes, i will leave my vanguard varmint special as it was issued. The scope i ordered will be here on monday and by the end of the week or on the weekend i will be shooting it and doing the barrel brake in and getting it zeroed in. The vanguard series 2 is taking a rather unorthodox approach to triggers on the modern hunting rifleit. Loaded with 160gr accubonds it is a very deadly rifle. February 2008 gun tests the consumer resource for the serious shooter270 bolt actions.
Weatherby vanguard s2 2506 bolt action rifle, 24 barrel. I got this rifle new from buds and put a 3x9 nikon buckmaster scope on it. I will be using this gun strictly as a long range varmint gun. There are several differences between the series 1 vanguard and the series 2. Weatherbys series 2 takes the proven advantage of their popular vanguard action and gives it a whole new look, feel and level of performance. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
What is the throat length free bore on your weatherby rifles chambered for. Discussion in rifle country started by mainecoon, oct 7, 2014. Using factory winchester ammo it started with about an inch group at 100 yards after a box and a halfand more it was shooting less than one half inch at 100yds. Weatherby rifles for sale online, including weatherby mark v rifles and weatherby vanguard rifles in a wide range of calibers.
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