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Offline Nero

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Weatherby Vanguard youth model
« on: January 24, 2009, 11:53:48 AM »
A quick question for those who have used the Weatherby Vanguard youth model that comes with two stocks. One for younger shooters and a second when the shooter outgrows the reduced length of pull.  My daughter is getting to the age to start hunting.  I am leaning toward the Vanguard in 7mm-08 for her.  Figured it would be a good caliber, with relatively light recoil. Rifle would be used mostly for deer hunting with an occasional elk thrown in.  Partitions or Barnes would likely be my bullet of choice. Have never owned a Vanguard, but from doing some research, it seems to be a decent rifle.  Any input or experience with this rifle would be appreciated.  Thanks much!

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Re: Weatherby Vanguard youth model
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2009, 05:32:07 AM »
My Wife shoots a Howa in .270 It has taken one Blackbuck antelope doe,two Whitetails and a Fallow Buck
All one shot kills with no tracking needed using 130grn Core-locts.It's kind of heavy but that's a plus for reduced recoil.
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Re: Weatherby Vanguard youth model
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2009, 12:01:04 PM »
That is all the rifle you would probably need. 7mm-08 is as good of deer cartridge as there is.

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Re: Weatherby Vanguard youth model
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2009, 02:01:08 PM »
I am looking at the same rifle for my daughter, except I will be getting her one in .243.  She also will not need the two stock setup since my daughter is on the small side.  I have read a lot of great things about the Vanguards and they feel great in the hand.
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