Weatherby Accuguard Reviews?

[AceHighFlush]

Lots of great info on this forum. I have viewed many posts and would like to engage. I am really intrigued by the Weatherby Accuguard rifles and I cannot find a single review anywhere. I realize they are pretty new to the market, but are readily available and am surprised there aren't a few reviews out there.

I will probably pull the trigger on one soon, but would love to hear from someone who has shot one. I have handled one and used to own an Accumark, which Weatherby claims to be the Mark V comparison. Honestly, I like the feel of the Accuguard better, as it is a pound heavier, which I like for recoil reduction in .300 win or other fairly heavy calibers.

Any info would be appreciated!

 

[revturbo9967]

Lots of great info on this forum. I have viewed many posts and would like to engage. I am really intrigued by the Weatherby Accuguard rifles and I cannot find a single review anywhere. I realize they are pretty new to the market, but are readily available and am surprised there aren't a few reviews out there.

I will probably pull the trigger on one soon, but would love to hear from someone who has shot one. I have handled one and used to own an Accumark, which Weatherby claims to be the Mark V comparison. Honestly, I like the feel of the Accuguard better, as it is a pound heavier, which I like for recoil reduction in .300 win or other fairly heavy calibers.

Any info would be appreciated!

its just a more expensive version of the vanguard. is not a bad out of the box rife but i believe it still sports a hammer forged barrel which has its limits.

 

[Dosh]

Ace, try the Weatherby Nation forum for hands on experience with the Accuguard. Seems like the Vanguard offerings are certainly getting pricey. They reportedly now offer a better accuracy guarantee to go with the price increase.

 

[AceHighFlush]

Thanks for your input; good point. I love the action and stock, as well as the bedding/floating. I've had very good results in the field and at the range with the non-floated #2 profile barrels on other Vanguards (and Howa's, for that matter, which I believe have the same barrel manufacturing process/location).

If it shoots groups that are acceptable for occasionally shooting steel at 800-1000 yards and I'm comfortable shooting game out to 500-600 yards, do you think there would there be a practical advantage of buying an aftermarket barrel that's button/cut rifled or another rifle in a similar price range that features that?

 

[Dr. Vette]

If it shoots groups that are acceptable for occasionally shooting steel at 800-1000 yards and I'm comfortable shooting game out to 500-600 yards, do you think there would there be a practical advantage of buying an aftermarket barrel that's button/cut rifled or another rifle in a similar price range that features that?

No.

Every one of my Vanguards shoots sub-moa with factory ammo, and all but 1 are the original version. Some shoot much better than that. All are free-floated and in aftermarket stocks (B&C). I shoot them to 500 yards, which is the max distance I have available, with no problems. I suspect that you would do well, and that no aftermarket barrel would help unless you want 800+ yard precision on a regular basis.

Shoot it first, and then see what happens. I suspect you will be very pleased.

 

[el matador]

For the price of an Accuguard I wouldn't hesitate to try one out. I believe they have the same stock as the Accumark, which is an excellent stock. These have a pretty heavy barrel on them (same contour as Accumark), so they weigh about a pound more than your average hunting rifle. They get good reviews and they come with a good stock and trigger. Can't ask for much more from a factory gun. My Accumark shoots 1/2 to 3/4 MOA with hand loads and I'd expect somewhat similar performance from the Accuguard.

 

[Dr. Vette]

If you want a 300 Win, this one is a steal:

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/624578544

 

[just country]

morning, I have an accu-mark in 340wb. shoots .500 all day long, if I do my

part. straight out of the box. the 340wb in my opinion is the ultimate

weatherby caliber. I have 2. no apologies for liking weatherby. THK. u lightbulbgun)