[CharlieRedleg]

Does anybody know about Weatherby Rifles? According to Field and Stream they are suppose to be the most accurate rifles.
Thanks,
CharlieRedleg

[fireguy]

I don't know about the most accurate. That is a pretty broad claim to make. I do know that they are good rifles though. The action and barrels are made by Howa. I have a Howa and it is a tack driver.

What caliber and kind of use are you thinking about with one of these, Mr. Redleg?

[CharlieRedleg]

Caliber: 30-06. Use: Hunting. Where are Howa made also where are Weatherby Rifles made? I think the USA.

[fireguy]

The Howa actions and barrels are Japanese. I may have mis-spoke about Weatherby in saying the Vanguard rifles share the Howa innards. I'm not sure about the Mark series rifles.

[trex1310]

Weatherby rifles are made in southern California. Weatherby Vanguards
have actions that are made by Howa of Japan. The Vanguards are
excellent rifles and are known for accuracy. I have 2 Vanguards, a
30.06 and a .243.

[CharlieRedleg]

Do you like them and have you had any problems?

[CharlieRedleg]

I think I am getting a Savage. Thanks for the help guys.

[Muliemaster]

Originally Posted by CharlieRedleg

I think I am getting a Savage. Thanks for the help guys.

Get a marlin x7 every bit as good as a savage an way better fit ,finish ,an trigger than the axis. Also every bit as accurate. For $320 bucks

[CharlieRedleg]

I think I am getting a Model 111

[natman]

Originally Posted by fireguy

The Howa actions and barrels are Japanese. I may have mis-spoke about Weatherby in saying the Vanguard rifles share the Howa innards. I'm not sure about the Mark series rifles.

There has never been a Weatherby factory in the sense that there's a Remington factory. Weatherby has had Mark V production done at factories in Germany, Japan and the US. During the Japan years all Weatherbys, including the Mark V were made by Howa.

The Weatherby Vanguard is a Howa 1500 with a Weatherby style stock and few cosmetic changes.