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Weatherby Vanguard S2 Accuracy
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<blockquote data-quote="An Idahoan" data-source="post: 1191683" data-attributes="member: 95631"><p>My experience is with the Weatherby Vanguard S2 in 6.5 Creedmoor. Here is the bottom line: Hornady factory ammo with 129 gr SSTs shot like garbage. Off bags or bipod, it didn't matter: literally all over the place (we're talking 5-6 moa or worse under perfect conditions).</p><p></p><p>Weatherby tested the rifle and shot two, 3-shot groups: 0.20" and 0.51" at 100 yards with Hornady factory 140 gr Amaxs.</p><p></p><p>After getting my rifle back, I shot 1-2 moa groups in mediocre conditions with Hornady factory ammo with 140 gr ELDs. As long as I kept the rest consistent. As soon as I went from bags to bipod, my POI dropped 3.50" @ 100 yards. The lower groups off the bipod were still 1 moa, but unacceptably low when compared to shooting off bags. </p><p></p><p>My conclusion: if you're wanting the Vanguard S2 to hunt, you'd better replace the stock. I am still trying to figure out who makes a good stock that allows the barrel to float. I know the action/barrel is capable of great accuracy, but Weatherby's continued practice of selling the rifle with a stock that touches the barrel seems silly. I do not deny that this rifle is capable of shooting sub-moa straight out of the box. Please no one misunderstand me. The problem comes when you attempt to shoot off bags, then a bipod, then shooting sticks, etc. Some may still have a consistent rifle, but I don't.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="An Idahoan, post: 1191683, member: 95631"] My experience is with the Weatherby Vanguard S2 in 6.5 Creedmoor. Here is the bottom line: Hornady factory ammo with 129 gr SSTs shot like garbage. Off bags or bipod, it didn't matter: literally all over the place (we're talking 5-6 moa or worse under perfect conditions). Weatherby tested the rifle and shot two, 3-shot groups: 0.20" and 0.51" at 100 yards with Hornady factory 140 gr Amaxs. After getting my rifle back, I shot 1-2 moa groups in mediocre conditions with Hornady factory ammo with 140 gr ELDs. As long as I kept the rest consistent. As soon as I went from bags to bipod, my POI dropped 3.50" @ 100 yards. The lower groups off the bipod were still 1 moa, but unacceptably low when compared to shooting off bags. My conclusion: if you're wanting the Vanguard S2 to hunt, you'd better replace the stock. I am still trying to figure out who makes a good stock that allows the barrel to float. I know the action/barrel is capable of great accuracy, but Weatherby's continued practice of selling the rifle with a stock that touches the barrel seems silly. I do not deny that this rifle is capable of shooting sub-moa straight out of the box. Please no one misunderstand me. The problem comes when you attempt to shoot off bags, then a bipod, then shooting sticks, etc. Some may still have a consistent rifle, but I don't. [/QUOTE]
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