https://www.gunsamerica.com/958124465/Weatherby-Vanguard-Stainless-Steel-30-06.htmBought this last week and was looking for advice on removing the hydro dip from the stock and repainting. I was hoping to paint it brown and put a red pad on it but haven't had any luck finding one (red pad)for the Vanguard. Talleys and a Timmey should be here tomorrow. Also would a rechamber to 308 Norma be difficult?
It is the electroless nickel plated version not stainless and weighs 7.4 as pictured.
Weatherby VAnguards either came in 410 SS old version or 416R in the new version. I have heard of Mark V's being nickle plated(Weatherby Mark V alaskan) Howa built .
After looking at the pics, it appears it was nickle plated, that is an old vanguard for sure.
Here is a link for red recoil pads, most likely will have to be ground down to fit your rifle
galazan recoil padsI would look for a used VAnguard or Vanguard II in 300 win mag