Thread: Vanguard by Weatherby Rifle - any experiences or reviews?

Originally Posted by jusepy81

I brought one awhile ago as my first 308 rifle.
Ended up putting a timney trigger on it as hated the creep of it.
I also put a leupold vx3 on it.
Now its a heavy gun but it still is pretty accurate.
I would recommend.

Good, 'cause I bought it for $600!

It is this one if anyone is curious: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/4972087017

I noticed the trigger creep too, I think I've been spoiled a bit by my Bergara single shot... I'll see how it goes at the range before doing anything though, it was only very slight creep, may be ok.

Originally Posted by bjp

Good, 'cause I bought it for $600!

It is this one if anyone is curious: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/4972087017

I noticed the trigger creep too, I think I've been spoiled a bit by my Bergara single shot... I'll see how it goes at the range before doing anything though, it was only very slight creep, may be ok.

In more recent times Howa introduced the H.A.C.T. trigger unit - this is easily adjusted for weight and usually feels crisp enough (there are always exceptions with mass production). The older Howa and the Weatherby Vanguard you have use an older unit that is best given to a reputable gunsmith to improve it safely. Depending on how creepy it is that might be worth spending a few bucks on.

I have a Timney single stage on one of my Howas and it's fantastic but obviously costs a load more.