Nothing special about the design of a Vanguard/Howa over other similar bolt guns that would mean a pressure point is necessary or not. Some factories still put them on nearly all their sporter models. Others have moved to free floating, although the float is sometimes a bit iffy with the cheaper injection molded handles at times. I'll generally shoot a sporter "as-is" and see how things go. If I'm not happy, it is often going to get the action bedded and the barrel floated. My one Vanguard wears a factory gray/black injection handle as has not been bedded. It shoots well enough to be left alone.
Last edited by JPro; 02/07/23.
