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Vanguard S2 in 257 Weatherby?
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 784722" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>I have been toying with the idea of the S2 Deluxe in .257 Wby, since I cannot afford a Mark-V Deluxe in .257 at the moment. But I will always know in my heart that it is not a Mark-V. Yes, I am a bit of a gun-snob....I won't lie. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with a Vanguard rifle. But for me, once I went Mark-V, it was over with from there. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I just couldn't get over the attention to detail, and the fact that each and every Accumark is a hand-built rifle. The only complaint I have about mine is the trigger needs some tuning. Too much creep for me, and a little bit too heavy for my liking. I'll probably take a look at that tonight while fooling with the chamber depth measurement.</p><p> </p><p>I don't have a Vanguard, but I do have a Mark-V Accumark in .257 Wby Mag, and it is a truly phenomenal caliber. My Accumark has the factory 1:10 twist stainless fluted barrel.</p><p> </p><p>I have shot about 10 rounds before I let it cool down before. But once again, not a sporter contour, and not the same gun you are looking at.</p><p> </p><p>If you want a big hot caliber like the Weatherbys, I suggest just breaking down and getting a heavy-barreled model. The Accumarks are heavy, but light-heavy. They shoot like a heavy barrel, but don't weigh as much.</p><p> </p><p>You might just want to save up the extra grand and buy the Accumark. I have been incredibly pleased with mine. I have not gauged my chamber length yet, so I am not sure about being able to load into the lands. I will probably be doing that tonight. I also need to stop by my local store and pick up some Berger 115gr VLD's. I have been shooting the 110gr Accubonds for years, and they are awesome on whitetails, but I have been temped to try the Bergers just b/c they are a tad bit heavier.</p><p> </p><p>I have talked with Ryan Neal @ Berger on a couple of occasions about the possibility of them persuing a 125-130gr .257 caliber VLD, but he said that currently they don't have that on the agenda for next year. So, maybe sometime in the future... Hopefully sometime in the near future.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 784722, member: 12995"] I have been toying with the idea of the S2 Deluxe in .257 Wby, since I cannot afford a Mark-V Deluxe in .257 at the moment. But I will always know in my heart that it is not a Mark-V. Yes, I am a bit of a gun-snob....I won't lie. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with a Vanguard rifle. But for me, once I went Mark-V, it was over with from there. :D I just couldn't get over the attention to detail, and the fact that each and every Accumark is a hand-built rifle. The only complaint I have about mine is the trigger needs some tuning. Too much creep for me, and a little bit too heavy for my liking. I'll probably take a look at that tonight while fooling with the chamber depth measurement. I don't have a Vanguard, but I do have a Mark-V Accumark in .257 Wby Mag, and it is a truly phenomenal caliber. My Accumark has the factory 1:10 twist stainless fluted barrel. I have shot about 10 rounds before I let it cool down before. But once again, not a sporter contour, and not the same gun you are looking at. If you want a big hot caliber like the Weatherbys, I suggest just breaking down and getting a heavy-barreled model. The Accumarks are heavy, but light-heavy. They shoot like a heavy barrel, but don't weigh as much. You might just want to save up the extra grand and buy the Accumark. I have been incredibly pleased with mine. I have not gauged my chamber length yet, so I am not sure about being able to load into the lands. I will probably be doing that tonight. I also need to stop by my local store and pick up some Berger 115gr VLD's. I have been shooting the 110gr Accubonds for years, and they are awesome on whitetails, but I have been temped to try the Bergers just b/c they are a tad bit heavier. I have talked with Ryan Neal @ Berger on a couple of occasions about the possibility of them persuing a 125-130gr .257 caliber VLD, but he said that currently they don't have that on the agenda for next year. So, maybe sometime in the future... Hopefully sometime in the near future. [/QUOTE]
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