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Posted: 7/6/2020 12:04:29 PM EDT
Bought a new Weathermark Bronze in 6.5 RPM. I know it's an oddball caliber and people will rant about how it's a fad and cant do anything other things can do but, I like oddball stuff.
Took the rifle to the range yesterday for the first time and after a quick zero, I settled in to it. At 195 yards my first 3 shot group measured exactly 1 inch. My 2nd 3 shot group came in at just under 1/2 inch. 3 rounds touching, at 195 yards with a 6.5 pound sporter. Factory Weatherby 140gr Accubond ammo. If you're looking for an open country deer or goat rifle, or even a back country elk gun, you may give it some consideration. I'm pretty stoked.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/15/2020 2:49:18 PM EDT
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Nice!
The new Meat Eater edition Vanguard has my attention. |
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Posted: 7/16/2020 7:41:10 PM EDT
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I would be pretty happy with that!
I too like oddball things. the PRC cartridges have my attention, and I am also interested in 6.5 RPM. I have always wanted a Weatherby, and maybe when I am done paying tuition for these kids, one will be mine!!! Lets see some pics of the rifle |
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Posted: 7/21/2020 10:50:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice! The new Meat Eater edition Vanguard has my attention. Working at Sportsman's and did the training on this, and would love to shoot it! Honestly may be my next purchase. |
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Posted: 8/14/2020 10:55:17 AM EDT
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Fark Weatherbys are awesome. Had a .300WM Vanguard and it was stupid accurate for the cost. 180gr. AccuBonds.
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Posted: 8/14/2020 11:56:47 AM EDT
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I looked up the Weatherby Bronze after reading this. Not that I needed another reason to buy another gun, but man is that thing sharp looking!!!!!!!
Apparently it can shoot too... |
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Posted: 8/19/2020 9:27:59 AM EDT
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Did you get a Mark V or a Vanguard action Bronze? I have a Vanguard 7mm Rem. Mag. which is amazing. I bought my brother a Howa .223 in a Hogue stock which shoots lights out as well.
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Posted: 9/13/2020 12:21:26 AM EDT
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Update, finally got the scope I wanted for this. Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14 CDS in bronze to match the rifle. Love the way it turned out.
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Posted: 9/13/2020 11:01:44 AM EDT
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Looks nice with the black accents. I really like it.
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Posted: 9/13/2020 6:38:47 PM EDT
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Glad your Weatherby shoots... I spent well over $1000 on a VANGUARD BackCountry in 30-06, and it couldn't shoot a3 inch group at 100 yards. Off a bench. With premium ammo. And I tried not less than $400 in various premium loads...
In contrast I just sighted in a 1961 Marlin 336 RC straight stocked 30-30. First group out of the rifle printed 1.25" at the same distance. That Weatherby wouldn't reliably chamber a magazine full of ammo without at least one feeding failure. In a damned bolt gun. And Weartherby gave me nothing but grief and a shitty attitude. I sold it at a substantial loss. Never again. I truly and sincerely hope yours proves better |
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Posted: 9/13/2020 9:10:54 PM EDT
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Just for clarification, this is the Mark V Weathermark bronze not the Vanguard bronze. I do have a Howa 1500 in 6mm Creedmore that is a sub MOA too with factory Hornady 108 ELD Match.
Howa makes the Vanguard for Weatherby and you can usually get into a Howa a bit cheaper than a Vanguard. Weatherby does take the Vanguard up a notch tho with their stock and barrel/finish options. |
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Posted: 9/14/2020 11:00:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just for clarification, this is the Mark V Weathermark bronze not the Vanguard bronze. I do have a Howa 1500 in 6mm Creedmore that is a sub MOA too with factory Hornady 108 ELD Match. Howa makes the Vanguard for Weatherby and you can usually get into a Howa a bit cheaper than a Vanguard. Weatherby does take the Vanguard up a notch tho with their stock and barrel/finish options. Howa makes the Vanguard for Weatherby???? Good to know. If I am going to buy something, I like to buy the actual product and not just the name..... (not bashing howa) |
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Posted: 9/14/2020 11:56:12 AM EDT
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Yes, the Vanguard is a Howa 1500. Weatherby puts their name on it, uses their own stocks, and offers more barrel contours/fluting etc to make it their own. But it is a Howa.
Mossberg and Smith and Wesson both imported the Howa 1500 under their names in times past. I had a S&W 1500 varminter in .222 Rem that was a good shooter. |
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Posted: 9/14/2020 2:48:06 PM EDT
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Doesn’t Howa just make the action? I was under the impression that the stock and barrel were put on by Weatherby.
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Posted: 9/14/2020 5:13:00 PM EDT
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I could be wrong, as I'm just a consumer, but I believe Howa makes the action and barrel in Japan and Weatherby does the assembly in Sheridan.
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