I currently own a Weatherby Vanguard S2 in 270 Win. Shoots great ( 3/4 MOA). Impressive trigger. Nice stock. No flies on it.
I used to own a Howa 1500 sporter in 308 Win. Sent it back to Howa for a recall on the bolt. Never had an issue with it before or after the recall. Shot well ( just under MOA). Gave it to my niece. Used to have a S&W 1500 (Howa) in 222 Rem. Nice rifle. Shot 1.25 moa. Sold it. Had two other 222 Rems. Didn't need it. Liked them all.
My only gripes are: I wish the 308 Win had a 1-12" twist, not 1 -10" . I wish my 270 Win had a heavier barrel. It has a 0.625" muzzle diameter. Wish it was closer to 0 .68" . That is just a personal preference, not a problem. I like muzzle heavy rifles.
Howa 1500 / Weatherby Vanguard rifles are well-made, well-designed, and high-value firearms.
