Re: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2
Thank you. The more I mess with it, the more I really do like it. I almost went with the 1st generation model, but I'm glad I waited for this one. The trigger is much smoother than on the 1st gen, even if it is a 2-stage. On my scale, I'm guessing that 1st stage is about .5 take up, and break is a little over 2.5, so under 3lbs for a shot. Not too bad, and very smooth. Plus it's adjustable.
I do like the 3 position safety, being able to lock the trigger and bolt, just the trigger, or fire mode. The center position locks the trigger, but you can still work the bolt for loading or unloading. Plus it has the hinged floor plate if you need to dump rounds.
It does have the 24" barrel, hammer forged, and Sub-MOA guarantee. We'll see how accurate that is when I get out to shoot it. I would have liked a little shorter barrel, but not sure how long before the carbine or Varmint Special are coming out. The carbine model is 20", the varmint special is a 22" heavier contour barrel.
The stock has the so-called 'Griptonite' panels, with palm swells in the grip. Very comfortable, and would make for more a no-slip surface in the rain. I do like Weatherby's stock design, with the Monte carlo stock. The raised portion for the cheek weld seems like it will perform well for redirecting recoil away from your face - again we'll see how that works.
I will be mounting a Caldwell pivot bipod to the front end. Was going to go with a Harris, but for the price, I could buy 2 Caldwells
Picked up an Allen Cobra sling for it, was under $16 at Wholesale Sports. The Allen rifle case has been laying around since I picked up a couple Pelican cases for the other tools.
So all in all, under $800 for everything (excluding ammo), I'm happy. Sure, it's not an uber-tacti-cool looking zombie sniper - but I'm sure if push came to shove, it would get the job done just fine.