I just thought I'd share W/my new rifle purchase to use for the year of 2003. It's a Howa made rifle IE: Weatherby in 300 Wby caliber. I topped it W/a Leupold VX II 6x18x40 AO scope. With only 2 range sessions I was able to print a .823 three shot group off the bench at 100 yards. It may not have the MK V action, but its a shooter.

So what's your new rifle lately ?

I'm new to trying to post a pic, I hope it works.
Dennis

Well,
Guess the pic idea didn't work, maybe if I just give the address for one to see if interested.

http://community.webshots.com/image4/5/11/80/59951180VQOCWm_ph.jpg

Sorry everyone, last try:

http://community.webshots.com/user/dmacsimum

Dag Nab it, I think this ones gonna get you right there..... hopefully...maybe......please...
Uhhhhggggg,
Dennis

http://community.webshots.com/photo/59948877/59951180VQOCWm

That appears to be a Vanguard VGX with a Mark V action.Nice rifle.

Brian.

After only 2 range sessions...you need to stop there and now just start shooting it for fun.

One of my younger brothers has a .300 Weatherby and loves it.

Nice acquisition!!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dmacsimum Velocity:
[QB]I just thought I'd share W/my new rifle purchase to use for the year of 2003. It's a Howa made rifle IE: Weatherby in 300 Wby caliber

Congratulations

Ksduckhunter,
Incorrect-they produced a model called the Vanguard VGX in 270 and 300 Weatherby Magnums which used the Mark V action.I know since a bud owns and hunts with one in 300 identical to D-Vs pictured here.

Look closely at the action-note the three gas ports on the bolt,which is only featured on Mark V actions.

This was the gun which inspired the Mark V Sporter.

True,other Vanguard's are just Howa's with a Weatherby stock.This is a Vanguard VGX which is a whole nuther animal.

Brian.

Brian,

I had the feeling that some Vanguards had the holes in the bolt.

But I agree that action looks like a Mark V and because of the big diameter bolt.

Mike

Well well well,who pissed in your Wheaties this morning?

Yes,I know Howa's have the three gas ports.Look at the picture of D-V's rifle-action is closed,all three ports showing.Standard Vanguards do not show the ports-only the Vanguard VGX,because it is a MARK V ACTION.Standard Vanguards have a standard Howa action which doesn't show the ports,despite your claims of the "bolt being rotated".

My friend's rifle has a Mark V action,with 9 locking lugs,Weatherby shroud and saftey and three gas ports on the side of the bolt.It is stamped "VANGUARD VGX" on the side.

I don't have to show you pictures of anything.I own seven Weatherby Mark Vs,ranging in caliber from 224 through 378.I certainly know what I'm talking about,but obviously you don't.

Brian.

[ 01-08-2003, 09:58: Message edited by: Brian M ]

Class,let us open our books to page 1005,in the 1998 Standard Catalog of Firearms,8th Edition.Below "Vanguard VGX" is a very clear picture of a rifle with a Mark V action,with three gas ports and a Weatherby shroud.

Brian.

Fellers,
I was very tired when I posted the original post, and I appologize for not putting it where it belonged IE: "Med Bores".

I would like to thank everyone for the replies, and compliments. I would still like to hear more of what's being bought rifle/calibers etc..

BrianM, I'm afraid ksduckhunter is correct in that it is not a MK V action. If it were, and I was able to leave Walmart W/it only costing me around 555.00 OTD, including 1 box of factory Remington-300Wby ammo, I would have bought two in a heart beat!

It only has 2 locking lugs, and has a 90 degree throw of the bolt and so on. It is the Walmart-Weatherby that contracted Howa of Japan to manufacture a rifle at about half the price for what Mk V's action/synthetic rifles are going for.

It might not have the mark V action, but it shoots, and looks darn good!

As far as your friends VGX Weatherby, it sounds as if you know that it is a MX V action. I do know that Walmart does carry the full line of Weatherby, so maybe so. I do know that Howa was making Weatherby MK V's for Weatherby for a while.

Dennis

D-V,
Then I guess you don't have the Vanguard VGX-it'd be marked on the side of the action if it was,very plainly.It looked to be one,from your picture.

My friend's is most definetly a Mark V action,marked Vanguard VGX on the side of the action.It's a very nice rifle.

Brian.

Right on BrianM. Sometimes pictures can be deceiving big time. I'm glad though my rifle "Looks like the expensive ones", hell it sure does shoot like one. Went to the range today and shot it (Only third time out W/it).

With the follwing load: (Caution, Near MAX load in my rifle, maybe over pressure for yours) Rem 165 CoreLokt/Rem-Wby Case/H4350@73.0/Fed 215 Pri/Hvy Crimp to chanelure, I shot a five shot group. It measured 1.514" including a flyer, and .548" W/O including the flyer. I do however believe the flyer was my fault, for it was the last five shots from shooting 26 rounds from the bench. My shoulder was begening to feel it....smile
Good shooting to all,
Dennis

[ 01-10-2003, 12:28: Message edited by: Dmacsimum Velocity ]

D-V,
You've got a darn accurate,out of the box rifle there bud.That's what is great about Weatherbys-they usually shoot great,right out of the box.I haven't tweaked any of mine,and they're all superbly accurate,short of the 378 which I haven't shot yet,so I can't say.

Brian.

I am quite certain that my Dads 2 weatherby Vangaurds both have 3 vents out of the side of the bolt to the shooters right. Both only have 2 locking lugs.

Mark

Markus,
The Vanguard VGX,was a slightly dulled down Mark V Deluxe.When I first saw my friends,I said "Oh,you got a Mark V!".Apon close examination,I saw that it was marked Vanguard VGX on the side of the action.

This was something of a predessessor to the Mark V Sporter-all your favorite Mark V features,at a lower price.

I KNOW I can tell a Howa action,from a Weatherby action.Not brain science,espically when you have seven Mark Vs sitting in the safe.

Brian.

I'm by no means an expert. I don't think I have ever had a look at a MarkV. But I have seen a few howa vangaurds and mossberg 1500's.

I really like that Howa action. Nice and smooth and the bolt comes apart so nice with a good extractor setup.