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Which one would you choose? The remington comes with a 26 inch barrel where as the vanguard only has the 24 inch barrel.
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I'd take the Remington. The Howa's are a little "Big Boned" for me.
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I've got the vanguard - someone gave it to me and due to sentimental value can't get rid of it. i'd go with the remington every time if i were buying one.
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I wish my Vanguard was as light as a Remington, but the quality of my Vanguard is irreplaceable...
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My Remington SPS 257 Roy shoots unbelievably with factory 100 grain TSX's. The metal was sent off this week to be cerakoted and I have an Edge stock on order for it. I love that thing!
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Personally I could work with either but I'd prefer the 700 with a Ti take off wrapped around it.
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curious - for the vanguard fans - which pattern mcmillan would you put on a standard vanguard with a slim 24" barrel?
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Anyone try the cdl stainless, fluted in .257? Thinking I may look into one. . .Unless you guys think it isn't worth the extra cash?
Probably re-stock it at some point to a lightweight...
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Can't comment on the Remmy as I haven't tried one in that caliber, but I have the Vanguard. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I picked it up for a song with the tupperware stock and quickly replaced it with one of Weatherby's tan/black-web pillar-bed stocks. Also replaced the trigger with a Timney, which upgraded to a three-posiiton safety. It is now one of my most accurate rifles and has taken a pile of game. I have flashier stuff, but truth be told, it's one of my all-time favorite deer/pronghorn rifles.
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I got a sub moa for 625 otd in .257.. Never even shot it!
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I like my M700 in 257wby with a Edge stock don't know much about the Vanguard. My vote is Remington...
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Here's my 257 WBY Vanguard in a McMillan Weatherby Mark V stock; as for the weight, geez, a few ounces won't hurt you!
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I like my M700 in 257wby with a Edge stock don't know much about the Vanguard. My vote is Remington... What's the weight and how does it balance with the Edge and the 26" barrel? What scope? I recently picked up a SPS myself, having a hell of a time deciding how to scope it though? Next year I was giving some thought to upgrading the stock.
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What scope?
I recently picked up a SPS myself, having a hell of a time deciding how to scope it though? Next year I was giving some thought to upgrading the stock.
I know you werent asking me, but I thought I'd throw you out an option, I put a VX-III 3.5-10x40 on mine, plenty of scope. Made a 425 yard shot on a Caribou without a hitch!
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Thinking a .257 in the rem.. Shoot that and my vanguard.. Which ever shoots best keep it.. The other re barrel to .270 Roy.
Which rem is the better buy?
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I like my M700 in 257wby with a Edge stock don't know much about the Vanguard. My vote is Remington... What's the weight and how does it balance with the Edge and the 26" barrel? What scope? I recently picked up a SPS myself, having a hell of a time deciding how to scope it though? Next year I was giving some thought to upgrading the stock. The scope is VX-III 4.5-14x40 black matte Talley L/W's its a little muzzle heavy. Not sure of the weight don't have a good scale sorry...
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Anyone try the cdl stainless, fluted in .257? Thinking I may look into one. . .Unless you guys think it isn't worth the extra cash?
Probably re-stock it at some point to a lightweight... I have the CDL in the Roy. I stuck it in a B&C Medalist but want to glass it yet. Here are groups from 2 different days with 72 and 73 Gr. RL 25 and 100 gr.TXS. I always vote for the Remmy.
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Another vote for the SPS, if you can find one. Haven't heard of one yet that wouldn' drive tacks.
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Here's my Vanguard. Timney trigger and Weaver Granslam 3.5x10x40. Shoots 85 Ballistic Tips and 100 TSXs into .5" groups. Get whichever you like they are both solid.
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I guess I am torn. . .
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