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October 13, 2014, 05:13 PM | #26 |
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I've owned both the pf models in 7mm rem mag and the weatherby vanguard was at least a pound and a half heavier than my 70, both like heavy bullets, and both very consistant shooters.....I'd go with the lighter rifle....
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October 13, 2014, 07:40 PM | #27 |
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In response to the questions about the newer Howa/Vanguard trigger: (sorry this image is huge)
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October 14, 2014, 08:44 AM | #28 |
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No other action has surpassed for accuracy at longer range use than Winchester 70's have done. A few have almost equalled it.
I don't think any has equalled the classic Model 70 pre-'64 style for reliabilily and none have surpassed it. |
October 14, 2014, 11:22 AM | #29 |
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I don't think you can go wrong either way.
I have a couple of the FN-produced Model 70s (a .257 Roberts Featherweight and a .338 Win Mag Extreme Weather). Both are nice rifles and are plenty accurate. My dad has a Weatherby Vanguard S2 in .243. It is also accurate, and well-made. As others have said, they are two of the better actions out there today. If I find myself in the market for a new bolt action rifle anytime soon, it will probably end up being a M70 or Vanguard. In particular, I think the Vanguard is about the best $500 rifle you can buy. And I think it is well worth the extra $150-200 it costs to step up to a Vanguard from something like a Ruger American or a Savage Axis. They are worlds apart in quality. But sometimes I just want a Model 70. SR |
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