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I got ejector marks on light reloads even. I'm more concerned about ruining the Lapua brass I bought when I bought both Vanguards. The ejector marks are bad enough that the brass will be ruined after a few reloads or at least all the markings will be wiped off the head. The .243 brass never has a mark on the brass. It may not be a safety problem but there is something wrong and I'm disappointed Weatherby didn't at least try another bolt. The gunsmith in Dallas said the edges of the ejector hole were probably too sharp.
If it is, seems like that would be an easy fix, but I am no smith. That said, I do hope the problem is resolved to satisfaction w/o any expense.
If I had to buy one rifle to last a lifetime, and did not need stainless, I'd seriously look for a pre-garcia Sako. Never seen one that did not shoot, was not well finished, slick, and reliable. They just seemed to always impress in performance and finish, old world craftsmanship. Never heard of a bolt handle failure, trigger/accidental discharge, bad barrel, etc.
That said, the Vanguard is to my understanding a close copy in design of the older Sako actions. Granted not as smooth as a Sako, HVA, or Sauer, perhaps after well broken in.
Re: quality control. I'd hope and expect WBY to back their product.
