Magazine options for a Vanguard sa?

BoogieMan · January 4, 2020, 08:09 AM

I have a Weatherby Vanguard short action 6.5cm. I want to change out the drop plate for a magazine. Found the Legacy sports option. But, to my knowledge its plastic and doesnt compliment the rifle very well. What other options are out there for a more robust drop box mag?

T. O'Heir · January 4, 2020, 03:22 PM

The Legacy kit is made by ATI. Note the manufacturer's numbers on the assorted sites selling 'em. Midway, for example.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004659547
Either way it looks like those are your choices, ATI or as sold by Legacy. None are steel. They're polymer, not plastic.
Except Pacific Tool and Gauge makes an Al trigger guard assembly. Currently on sale for $119. VS the $160 at Midway.
http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/howa-...tom-metal.html

BoogieMan · January 4, 2020, 05:13 PM

That's all I was able to find as well. They both have that front latch that looks like it can be hit easily in the stand. I imagine the magazine and trigger guard shield the lever somewhat.
I should have checked the description more carefully before ordering my vanguard. Love the rifle. But, others had the drop mag. I probably would have just as happy with any of them.

Scorch · January 4, 2020, 07:34 PM

T O'Heir just used the link for the long action, the short action magazine metal is here

January 4, 2020, 08:09 AM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Magazine options for a Vanguard sa? I have a Weatherby Vanguard short action 6.5cm. I want to change out the drop plate for a magazine. Found the Legacy sports option. But, to my knowledge its plastic and doesnt compliment the rifle very well. What other options are out there for a more robust drop box mag? __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

January 4, 2020, 03:22 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	The Legacy kit is made by ATI. Note the manufacturer's numbers on the assorted sites selling 'em. Midway, for example. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004659547 Either way it looks like those are your choices, ATI or as sold by Legacy. None are steel. They're polymer, not plastic. Except Pacific Tool and Gauge makes an Al trigger guard assembly. Currently on sale for $119. VS the $160 at Midway. http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/howa-...tom-metal.html __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

January 4, 2020, 05:13 PM	#3
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	That's all I was able to find as well. They both have that front latch that looks like it can be hit easily in the stand. I imagine the magazine and trigger guard shield the lever somewhat. I should have checked the description more carefully before ordering my vanguard. Love the rifle. But, others had the drop mag. I probably would have just as happy with any of them. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

January 4, 2020, 07:34 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	T O'Heir just used the link for the long action, the short action magazine metal is here __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services