I have the utmost respect for Weatherby and their Vanguards.  However I just don’t really care for them.  I’ve sold a ton of them and I’ve shot plenty enough… it’s just not my flavor.

Well, Weatherby had given the Vanguard’s a face lift.  Most noticeable is the new stock.  It looks much better… and it feels much better.  But what I like the most is the accuracy guaranty.  Sub-MOA, something you had to spend extra on with the old Vanguards.

I sold one to a fellow here… a good shooter.  In .223, it was.  The next day he comes back with his target.  Even while adjusting the scope’s magnification, and using off the shelf ammo… 1/2 MOA.  It was still under an inch at 200 yards.  I don’t care who you are, 1/2 MOA out of the box with off the shelf ammo, for 449.99, that is flat out impressive.

I’m not in the market for a new rifle… but I could buy one of these new Vanguards myself.  I really could.

Now, if I wanted to get one of these new rifles… for general hunting of North American Big Game or what have you… I think i’d probably have to take it in good old .270 Winchester.   Accurate round.  Good ballistics.  Hornady’s Custom #8056, 140 grain BTSP Interlock is probably the ideal load for factory ammo.  2940 FPS.  Not too shabby.  That would do the job on dang near everything in North America.