Any of you used or know someone that has one.
I have not heard to much of these and have the chance to buy one.

I have handled but not fired. They look well made, and have a pretty good reputation. AKA the Weatherby Vanguard, sold by Wal-Mart, and a bolt rifle formerly marketed by one of the handgun co.'s (either Colt or S&W? -- forgive me, I can't remember which).

If my Mauser habit didn't keep my poor, I would buy a Vanguard. They are about $390 in blue/plastic at Wal-Mart, with the identical Howa 1500 ~$50 less last time I checked.

There was a recent recall on the bolt assembly for Vanguards -- search here for Vanguard and you'll probably find it.

What's the caliber, condition, and asking price?

Todd

Never mind, I did the search for you:
http://www.serveroptions.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/001765.html

[This message has been edited by Todd Getzen (edited 12-29-2001).]

I've had two over the years one in 300 win mag that shot very well. A friend now owns and shoots it. I also still have a S&W made by howa in 7X64 that shoots very well too. I'll be selling that one soon as well. Nothing wrong with them I just like my M70's better. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Be aware however that there is a recall on all howa made rifles in a certain series. They're listed in most gun mags.Good luck.

I like them a lot and always have. A well made and well designed action. The barreled actions that were available for a good while were a great bargain. Smith & Wesson, Mossberg and others offered rifles based on this action but sales were poor.