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I have my eye on a Wby Vanguard, .300WSM, for sale CHEEP.
I don't need a .300, but am thinking about buying it, using the action as the basis for a .270 WSM build, with Pac Nor barrel, McMillan stock, trigger upgrade, etc.
Any thoughts about the suitablity of the Vanguard action for a custom rifle?
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Very good actions - a lot of bang for the buck. I think the Howa/Vanguards are gaining popularity for the basis of a custom.
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I have a 22-250AI built on a ss Vanguard and I like the gun alot. Keep in mind that normally a Remington trigger can just be worked so that brings the cost of the two a bit closer. The Vanguard action will weigh more so if you are going for a light build I'd pass. If your ok with a 8# rig it will make a sweet one. Oh yea do the Sako Classic McMillan on the stock, it's a very nice upgrade.
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If you get the new Charlie Sisk book on choosing a custom rifle, you'll see that he thinks this action is a good one except for 375 H&H size.
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i've got a few, (howa) 223AI ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/walukie1/IMG_0731.jpg)
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264 Win ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/walukie1/CopyofIMG_0144.jpg)
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Pair of 270Win's ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/walukie1/IMG_0602.jpg)
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22-250 AI ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/walukie1/redone.jpg)
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308Win ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/walukie1/IMG_0569.jpg)
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308Win Factory bbl action ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/walukie1/IMG_0255.jpg)
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7-08 for the wife ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/walukie1/Texas/IMG_2576.jpg)
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that's about all of them i think? anyway you get the point.
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Great looking stable of weaponry there, Paul-
What is your preference of barrel manufacturer?
Have you had anything special done to the actions (truing, lapping, etc.?)
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gotta tell ya...i have had 2 howas and 4 vanguards (i think 4..hmm..) and all have been butter-smooth. they even feed empty cases. go find another brand that will do that every time.
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I just had a rifle built on a Howa action... ![[Linked Image]](http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/GmoneyTLU/DSCN2050.jpg)
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i look for deals on the internet, i run anything from Douglass, broughton and Pac-nor. I think the smith matters more. I've never had a Howa trued and they all shoot very very well.
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Very nize. Which 'smiths will build on the Vanguard/Howa? I have a nice old 338 Win that wants to grow up to be a 375 Ruger maybe... and which 'smith(s) did you have good luck with on yours? I was kinda thinkin Kreiger and havin them chamber and install.
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i've got a few, (howa) 223AI That is a Grade A #1 Picture Paul 
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If they can cut metric threads they can do the Howas/Vanguards.
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