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Topic: wheatherby vanguard
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coon_whacker
PAKMAN
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posted October 14, 2004 09:06 AM
Is it any good? I found a new one in .223, synthetic stock, 24" barrel. The only thing I don't like is that the action is made in japan. I just want some feedback before I decide.
mike
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Leonard
HMFIC
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posted October 14, 2004 09:40 AM
Welcome to the New Huntmasters, coon_whacker. Glad to have you on board.
Personally, I like the Vanguard. It represents "value" about like a Savage does, over Winchesters and Remingtons. Doesn't make the Vanguard "better", it just means that you pay your money and you take your pick.
Do you drive a Hyundai or a Lexus SUV? That's up to you. You can kill coyotes with a Sako or a Vanguard.
Good luck with your choice. LB
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coon_whacker
PAKMAN
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posted October 14, 2004 08:48 PM
actually I drive an 80 fairmont, lol.
My gun of choice would be a CZ American.
mike
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Leonard
HMFIC
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posted October 14, 2004 09:24 PM
Ah yes, a classic!
(pst, what the hell is a Fairmont?)
That CZ is a nice piece of work, but probably heavier than the Vanguard. http://www.cz-usa.com/product.smallbore.php
Are you are opposed to the Jap action because it's foreign? They produce some decent firearms, barrels are no worse than domestic, in most cases.
Good hunting. LB
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Dave
Knows what it's all about
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posted October 15, 2004 07:51 PM
My father-in-law just bought a Howa which is made in Japan by the same company that builds the actions on the vanguard and some of wheatherby's $1000 plus dollar rifles. All the reviews on his gun were very positive. His a stainless thumbhole standard barrel in a .223. He mounted a 5-15x42 3200 bushnell eleite. At 100yards useing a 45gr.winchester hollow point both of us were shooting clover leaf holes. There is nothing wrong with the vanguard.
Dave ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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