Any Vanguard/Howa 1500 will last a lifetime. The barreled actions are a solid platform and the action and bolt handle are solid steel forgings.The bolt has gas vents ported downward, a sensible precaution to mitigate a high pressure incident. The design, without change has been around since the late 60s. Weatherby contracted Howa to make Vanguards back in the mid seventies. Most complain about the weight, but to me they handle and shoot as good anything without much fuss or tuning. You certainly get your monies worth.
