They're still M26x1.5 thread if you do decide to rebarrel. Having just partnered with Howa to produce Mark V actions and seeing the precision and attention to detail that this new Japanese manufacture provided, the Vanguard project was born. Every Howa/Vanguard/other1500 that I've owned (vintage or current) has had a very good barrel on it right out of the box. In the 1960s, Roy Weatherby recognized the need for a more affordable rifle that could chamber his signature magnum cartridges. I put a Hogue overmolded on my current Howa1500 and I'm convinced that's the bare minimum quality synthetic they should use, regardless if Weatherby or Howa marked.Īs mentioned, I'd take a close look at the factory barrel before swapping out unless you're on the hunt for a real oddball bore/chamber. I am a little concerned about the flimsy factory stocks they use though. But for a working rifle, I don't mind a matte finish on the metal either. I still like the good old Weatherby Vanguards (or the S&W as noted above) for the beautiful wood, nice polish, and mile deep blue job. You'll probably find a new Vanguard 2 is just as slick as your old S&W was. With the Vanguard 2, Weatherby cut a few corners on finish quality.matte blue steel and usually a synthetic noodle stock.just to stay competitive pricewise with the Howa 1500 (it's "twin" .you know) and the other good quality "basic" rifles out there.Īs far as accuracy or general build quality, I haven't seen any cut in the quality of the rifle.
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