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.257 wby mag build
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<blockquote data-quote="Bigunms" data-source="post: 679051" data-attributes="member: 41569"><p>Gents,</p><p></p><p>I picked up a NIB Weatherby Vanguard Series I in .257 wby mag for $250. The one with the crappy black plastic stock. Ive always wanted a rifle in this caliber and I've also have been wanting a nice, lightweight "mountain" rifle. There is also a chance that I will get to go to Kazakhstan to hunt Ibex in the next 2 years so I thought why not.</p><p></p><p>I'm willing to put up to $2500 including optics into the build. Maybe a little more if I need to.</p><p></p><p>1. The trigger is nice enough for hunting so I'm okay there. If I do replace twith an aftermarket triiger these are made by Howa correct? Which brand would you recommend?</p><p>2. Even though I haven't shot it yet, the stock has got to go. When replaced I will have it properly bedded. Have you had good luck with the B&C Medalist that is on the newer Weatherbys? Should I just spring for the McMillan Edge?</p><p>3. I'm hoping after the stock mods the gun will shoot well. The barrel is only a 24". Any reason to go ahead and replace with a 26"? I'm guessing I'm only giving up 75 fps, but that is a wild, unqualified guess.</p><p>4. Keeping in mind I want to keep this as lightweight as possible for its intended purpose, what scope would you suggest? You think a Nightforce 2.5-10 compact is too heavy?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigunms, post: 679051, member: 41569"] Gents, I picked up a NIB Weatherby Vanguard Series I in .257 wby mag for $250. The one with the crappy black plastic stock. Ive always wanted a rifle in this caliber and I've also have been wanting a nice, lightweight "mountain" rifle. There is also a chance that I will get to go to Kazakhstan to hunt Ibex in the next 2 years so I thought why not. I'm willing to put up to $2500 including optics into the build. Maybe a little more if I need to. 1. The trigger is nice enough for hunting so I'm okay there. If I do replace twith an aftermarket triiger these are made by Howa correct? Which brand would you recommend? 2. Even though I haven't shot it yet, the stock has got to go. When replaced I will have it properly bedded. Have you had good luck with the B&C Medalist that is on the newer Weatherbys? Should I just spring for the McMillan Edge? 3. I'm hoping after the stock mods the gun will shoot well. The barrel is only a 24". Any reason to go ahead and replace with a 26"? I'm guessing I'm only giving up 75 fps, but that is a wild, unqualified guess. 4. Keeping in mind I want to keep this as lightweight as possible for its intended purpose, what scope would you suggest? You think a Nightforce 2.5-10 compact is too heavy? [/QUOTE]
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