Weatherby Vanguard II 7mm08??

[longbowelk]

I am helping a friend buy his 18 yo son a deer rifle in 7mm08. In searching for a midrange decent rifle that he can afford I have found this particular gun to fit the bill as it can be had for around $500.
I know there are better choices but I do not see anything else in this price range. Still needs to add the scope, bases and rings, sling, ammo, etc. I just want to know if anyone here has one and what the thoughts are. I have searched the internet for reviews and for a gun that has been out for 5+ years I can't find anything except old 2012 articles. It must be decent as it is still being made.
Any help will do. Thanks...

 

[Canhunter35]

They're decent rifles. Good action, decent trigger for factory, stock leaves some to be desired. Come with a good accuracy guarantee

 

[Memberberries]

They are good rifles but in that price range you can get several different guns. There are an abundance of savage models, quite a few remingtons some have rebates out now, even browning has some rebates out now to get a wood stock A-bolt under 500 bucks.

Nothing against weatherbys, my dad has a vanguard ss in wood stock and it's sub-moa. Would be better if he would let me glass bed it. My wife shoots a howa 1500(almost the same gun) and it's a great gun also. I might like the Howa better than the weatherby but they are so similar it's negligible.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I am helping a friend buy his 18 yo son a deer rifle in 7mm08. In searching for a midrange decent rifle that he can afford I have found this particular gun to fit the bill as it can be had for around $500.
I know there are better choices but I do not see anything else in this price range. Still needs to add the scope, bases and rings, sling, ammo, etc. I just want to know if anyone here has one and what the thoughts are. I have searched the internet for reviews and for a gun that has been out for 5+ years I can't find anything except old 2012 articles. It must be decent as it is still being made.
Any help will do. Thanks...

I think its a great rifle. I owned one in 300 weatherby, one of the few rifles I wish I had never sold. Savage and howa are also in the same ball park.

 

[Herbie]

I like them. I have a Vanguard Sporter and the fit, finish, trigger, accuracy and recoil reduction are great for a rifle in this price range. Plus, I believe any base that fits a 700 will fit the Weatherby.

 

[Canhunter35]

I like them. I have a Vanguard Sporter and the fit, finish, trigger, accuracy and recoil reduction are great for a rifle in this price range. Plus, I believe any base that fits a 700 will fit the Weatherby.

Only two piece bases, not one piece bases

 

[Herbie]

thanks