Rem 710 vs Weatherby Vanguard

at4rxj · 10-24-2006, 01:11 PM

Guys, I have the opportunity to do a sell/buy and go from my 7mag 710 to a 270 Weatherby Vanguard synthetic. It's a basic 270, but I'm thinking that it's a better gun.
I'd have to pay about $25. Is it worth doing the swap?

freakingout · 10-24-2006, 03:04 PM

Indeed. I'd go for it if I were you. Weatherby's a great gun. Nothing wrong with a Remmy, just the 710 most definitely isn't their greatest gun. Not very well made.

felix cortinas · 10-24-2006, 03:18 PM

I got one of those 710 in 30-06, it is very accurate but the action is very rough, I am gonna keep it but you cant go wrong with a weatherby, even one of the cheaper versions.

toolman · 10-24-2006, 05:47 PM

I'd jump on the Weatherby for the accuracy guarantee alone.

frozentorso · 10-24-2006, 09:49 PM

I love my Jap Weatherby .270.

myarmor · 10-24-2006, 10:03 PM

Vanguard.
Between the 2, there's no comparison.

BattleRifleG3 · 11-01-2006, 10:34 AM

I agree on that one completely.

Pumpkinheaver · 11-04-2006, 08:21 PM

weatherby

maroontoad · 11-14-2006, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by at4rxj

Guys, I have the opportunity to do a sell/buy and go from my 7mag 710 to a 270 Weatherby Vanguard synthetic. It's a basic 270, but I'm thinking that it's a better gun.
I'd have to pay about $25. Is it worth doing the swap?

If you haven't swapped yet, pause and have a look at this.
I have a Vanguard fluted stainless synthetic in .308. It is a highly accurate rifle which makes me look good. It does have the following problems, however.
1. The front sling swivel stud pulls out from the plastic if you attempt to tighten a Harris bipod to it.
2. The stainless isn't, it readily rusts in humidity. It also galls and if you need a fast follow up shot the bolt sticks because of that.
3. The bolt stop stud screw tapers to about 1/16th" between the receiver and the screw head. Mine recently broke which left me with a rifle in one hand and the bolt in the other.

Like all things they are built to a price. If you are a range shooter and occasional hunter then they are fine as long as you are prepared to fix the occasional fault. If you are likely to be firing at multiple targets or culling large numbers of animals you may wish that you kept the Remington.

Regards
Snow

10-24-2006, 01:11 PM	#1
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 856 Images: 10	Rem 710 vs Weatherby Vanguard Guys, I have the opportunity to do a sell/buy and go from my 7mag 710 to a 270 Weatherby Vanguard synthetic. It's a basic 270, but I'm thinking that it's a better gun. I'd have to pay about $25. Is it worth doing the swap?

10-24-2006, 03:18 PM	#3
felix cortinas Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 144	rem 710 vs we I got one of those 710 in 30-06, it is very accurate but the action is very rough, I am gonna keep it but you cant go wrong with a weatherby, even one of the cheaper versions.

10-24-2006, 05:47 PM	#4
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	I'd jump on the Weatherby for the accuracy guarantee alone. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

10-24-2006, 09:49 PM	#5
frozentorso Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North East Texas Posts: 592	I love my Jap Weatherby .270. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry. Thats just my game!"

11-01-2006, 10:34 AM	#7
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I agree on that one completely. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

10-24-2006, 03:04 PM	#2
freakingout Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Opelousas, LA Posts: 118	Indeed. I'd go for it if I were you. Weatherby's a great gun. Nothing wrong with a Remmy, just the 710 most definitely isn't their greatest gun. Not very well made.

10-24-2006, 10:03 PM	#6
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,147	Vanguard. Between the 2, there's no comparison.

11-04-2006, 08:21 PM	#8
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,340	weatherby __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!