Any range tests for Vanguard Varmint Special?

[bomtek44]

Greetings,

Looked at this rifle, and was impressed. I would like to know if anyone has one and has range test reports, particularly in .308?  I have read a test from snipercentral.com.  They rated it pretty good. It seems like a pretty good package for a general use rifle, capable of good groups, and portable enough for whitetails.

Thanks,

bomtek44

[bomtek44]

Nobody has one of these???

bomtek44

[kyelkhunter3006]

I've had two of them, the .308 and the .223.  Both shot well IMO.  Of course, I was restricted to 75 yds at the time.  The .308 was shooting under an inch with every load I ran through it.  The .223 was pickier, lighter bullets were much better than heavier ones.  Of course, then I found something else I "just had to have" and sold them to buy it.  I think that for the money, you can't really get a better rifle.  They were a bit heavy, but were compact and balanced well for me.  If you could shave them by about 1/2 a pound, they'd be nigh on to perfect.  I liked the stock very much too.  I like how a classic straight stock looks, but the comb on the Vanguard stock was great for me, as I have sloping shoulders and a longer neck.  Classic stocks put the toe of the stock right on the tip of my shoulder when I get a good cheek weld, whereas the monte carlo rides lower and gives me a great cheek weld on the stock.

[bub524]

I have 2 of them, both .223. One is a sub MOA one standard varmint. They both will shoot a ragged one hole group at 100 yds. from a cold or hot barrel.
I think that the range report is only as good as the person shooting the gun. I have a good friend who can't shoot these same rifles under 1.5 in.
These and 2 Howas are the only rifles I ever shoot. I know how to shoot them, and they work for me.
I'm not very good with other unfamiliar rifles.

[2ndtimer]

I have a standard (not MOA) version, and it has no problem meeting Weatherby's "inch and a half 3 shot group at 100 yards with selected ammo" guarantee.  Except that mine accomplishes it with 5 shot groups with ANY ammo I have tried.  Handloads that were worked up for my 700 SPS Varmint have produced sub 1 inch 5 shot groups.  I feel quite confident that one in .308 would shoot just fine.  I will eventually replace the factory trigger with a Timney, as the stock Howa/Vanguard trigger is probably the weakest part of the rifle, IMO.