Weatherby owners...

presence · October 27, 2012, 11:19 PM

Hey guys, how can I tell the difference between a MarkV stock and a Vanguard stock? I was told they are not interchangeable, but the cut outs look so similar.

Thanks in advance.

**Art Eatman** · October 27, 2012, 11:53 PM

Take a look: http://www.weatherby.com/product/rifles/markv/accumark

The stock at the lower right is pretty much the long-time standard style for walnut--although that particular example is well above average.

sc928porsche · October 28, 2012, 02:43 PM

If its wood stocks, the MK V uses AA grade or better walnut with a very fine finish and polish. Brownings are usually the same. Vanguards use a lesser grade wood and the finish isnt as fine. More along the grade of the Remingtons and Winchesters.

presence · October 28, 2012, 09:11 PM

I understand the difference in quality, but I'm asking about the physical differences in the two, such as a different bolt hole or smaller trigger hole, etc.

I ask because I want a walnut stock for my vanguard and there is one available on eBay but the seller doesn't know what model it is for... only that its a weatherby.

Thanks again

jmr40 · October 28, 2012, 10:45 PM

The 2 are not interchangeable, but to be honest I don't know how to tell the difference. Over the years they have made several different styles so it would be hard to tell just looking at the exterior of the stock. You'd need to see differences in inletting. I'd call Weatherby's Customer service Dept tomorrow for guidance.

warbirdlover · October 29, 2012, 11:43 AM

The Mark V and Vanguard (Howa) are totally different actions and there is no way one will fit the other's stock.

October 27, 2012, 11:19 PM	#1
presence Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Wheeling, WV Posts: 45	Weatherby owners... Hey guys, how can I tell the difference between a MarkV stock and a Vanguard stock? I was told they are not interchangeable, but the cut outs look so similar. Thanks in advance.

October 27, 2012, 11:53 PM	#2
Art Eatman Staff Lead Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX, USA Posts: 20,947	Take a look: http://www.weatherby.com/product/rifles/markv/accumark The stock at the lower right is pretty much the long-time standard style for walnut--although that particular example is well above average. __________________ You're from BATFE? Come right in! I use all your fine products!

October 28, 2012, 02:43 PM	#3
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,325	If its wood stocks, the MK V uses AA grade or better walnut with a very fine finish and polish. Brownings are usually the same. Vanguards use a lesser grade wood and the finish isnt as fine. More along the grade of the Remingtons and Winchesters. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

October 28, 2012, 09:11 PM	#4
presence Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Wheeling, WV Posts: 45	I understand the difference in quality, but I'm asking about the physical differences in the two, such as a different bolt hole or smaller trigger hole, etc. I ask because I want a walnut stock for my vanguard and there is one available on eBay but the seller doesn't know what model it is for... only that its a weatherby. Thanks again

October 28, 2012, 10:45 PM	#5
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,498	The 2 are not interchangeable, but to be honest I don't know how to tell the difference. Over the years they have made several different styles so it would be hard to tell just looking at the exterior of the stock. You'd need to see differences in inletting. I'd call Weatherby's Customer service Dept tomorrow for guidance.

October 29, 2012, 11:43 AM	#6
warbirdlover Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2009 Location: central Wisconsin Posts: 2,322	The Mark V and Vanguard (Howa) are totally different actions and there is no way one will fit the other's stock.