Just to be clear, I have a Howa in stainless steel and I have noticed its not particularly rust resistant when compared to say a Ruger M77 Allweather or a couple of blued CM rifles I also own..

As I said, apparently Weatherby specified a different grade of SS for their Vanguards and its supposed to be more rust resistant. Its not a huge issue, but were I buying another 1500 rifle, it might sway me to go the Vanguard route...

Last edited by Pete E; 11/26/10.

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