
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category. This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots to protect the website against malicious spam attacks.Ĭloudflare sets this cookie to improve page load times and to disallow any security restrictions based on the visitor's IP address. The _hssrc cookie set to 1 indicates that the user has restarted the browser, and if the cookie does not exist, it is assumed to be a new session. This cookie is set by Hubspot whenever it changes the session cookie. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. They're still M26x1.5 thread if you do decide to rebarrel.Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Every Howa/Vanguard/other1500 that I've owned (vintage or current) has had a very good barrel on it right out of the box. I put a Hogue overmolded on my current Howa1500 and I'm convinced that's the bare minimum quality synthetic they should use, regardless if Weatherby or Howa marked.Īs mentioned, I'd take a close look at the factory barrel before swapping out unless you're on the hunt for a real oddball bore/chamber. I am a little concerned about the flimsy factory stocks they use though. But for a working rifle, I don't mind a matte finish on the metal either. I still like the good old Weatherby Vanguards (or the S&W as noted above) for the beautiful wood, nice polish, and mile deep blue job. You'll probably find a new Vanguard 2 is just as slick as your old S&W was. With the Vanguard 2, Weatherby cut a few corners on finish quality.matte blue steel and usually a synthetic noodle stock.just to stay competitive pricewise with the Howa 1500 (it's "twin" .you know) and the other good quality "basic" rifles out there.Īs far as accuracy or general build quality, I haven't seen any cut in the quality of the rifle.
