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Weatherby Vanguard S2 Accuracy
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<blockquote data-quote="Tsimpsonaz" data-source="post: 1190180" data-attributes="member: 80615"><p>I have a Weatherby Vanguard S2 that I bought new 2 years ago. The only mod I have done to the rifle is installed a custom muzzle break and added Nightforce SHV scope. </p><p> </p><p>We built custom hand loads for it, using fire formed brass, that was trimmed and neck turned as needed. After doing load development we ended up with Nosler brass, Federal 215 Primers, IMR-4350 and Berger VLD 168g bullets. We went with the 168g because that's actually what Weatherby recommended for this rifle but I would really like a heavier round in it. </p><p> </p><p>The best results I achieved was right at sub moa at 100 yards. </p><p> </p><p>The last two times at the range, the pattern started opening up so it's a little worse than it was. I am trying to get this rifle setup for long range hunting up to 1000 yards so I'm not happy with the results. </p><p> </p><p>We are considering trying a new load again and this time would like to try a heaver bullet like a 208 or 210gr and maybe switching to Lapua brass.</p><p> </p><p>I'm wondering if anyone has had good or bad experience getting a good, reliable long range load for this rifle. Any recommendations or comments would be welcomed. I'm not sure if this rifle just won't do what I want or if I should just go with another rifle. </p><p> </p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tsimpsonaz, post: 1190180, member: 80615"] I have a Weatherby Vanguard S2 that I bought new 2 years ago. The only mod I have done to the rifle is installed a custom muzzle break and added Nightforce SHV scope. We built custom hand loads for it, using fire formed brass, that was trimmed and neck turned as needed. After doing load development we ended up with Nosler brass, Federal 215 Primers, IMR-4350 and Berger VLD 168g bullets. We went with the 168g because that's actually what Weatherby recommended for this rifle but I would really like a heavier round in it. The best results I achieved was right at sub moa at 100 yards. The last two times at the range, the pattern started opening up so it's a little worse than it was. I am trying to get this rifle setup for long range hunting up to 1000 yards so I'm not happy with the results. We are considering trying a new load again and this time would like to try a heaver bullet like a 208 or 210gr and maybe switching to Lapua brass. I'm wondering if anyone has had good or bad experience getting a good, reliable long range load for this rifle. Any recommendations or comments would be welcomed. I'm not sure if this rifle just won't do what I want or if I should just go with another rifle. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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