I'm not really a Weatherby guy, but have for years lusted after a .257 Weatherby. I'm trying to choose between the synthetic stocked Vanguard and and a synthetic stocked Remington 700, which is about $100 more. I trust Weatherby to get their cartridge right, and hear the Vanguards are generally very accurate. But the Vanguard stock puts me off, and makes the rifle awfully heavy for caliber. Anyone out there shoot either of these rifles, or restock the Vanguard with a lighter stock?

I shoot a Vanguard 257 wby with a wood stock. The rifle is very accurate with my handloads. I'm quite happy with it, but it is definitely heavy.

Mine prefers Nosler BT's 115gr's with Re-22.

I have the vanguard 257 with wood stock. Gorgeous wood, but really heavy. Mine will be wearing a MM Edge or a Bansner next year. As is, the rifle is very accurate.

I have a .257 Vanguard with the synthetic stock. I haven't done anything to the gun except smooth up the trigger with some minor honing of parts. I reload and my rifle is very accurate with a variety of hand loads. It shoots the 100 grain and 117 grain bullets exceptionally well. It shoots high velocity, medium velocity and low velocity rounds all very accurately. My only objection with my Vanguard is the factory trigger was not very smooth. Others have said theirs' were alright.

Oh, Red reminded me, I completely forgot that I swapped out the trigger on mine to a Timney. My trigger on my rifle was a piece of crap. It shoots so much better now, no creep and a glass rod breaking 3 lbs pull.

I know some guys have gotten good triggers from the factory, but mine was horrible. Problem solved now and even forgotten!

My preference would be for a Remington, but then again the only bolt rifle I currently own that isn't a remington 700
is my M38 Husqvarna Swede Mauser in (of course) 6.5x55

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I have nothing against the Howa(Vanguard) barreled action or rifle. My vote is for the 700CDL? with the 26" barrel. I prefer the longer barrel with a 257.

Thanks guys. That Vanguard is just too heavy for the caliber for me. I will look closer at the Remington. Anyone with a Rem 700 in .257 Weatherby care to comment on accuracy?
Thanks.

Hey bill !
I have one of the remingtons. Mine is a standard sps.
(They have one at fishermans marine at hayden medows)
Mine Is extreemly acurate. I have not trouble getting groups in the sub MOA with RL-22 , and Ramshot magnum.
My top load so far is with the ramshot at 3550 FPS and a 100 grain TSX Barnes.
It shoots 100 grain hornady flat bases real well too.
I think you would like it.
...tj3006