Originally Posted by Ivan the Butcher

I had 3 1985 Vanguard VGX models. A 22-250, 270 Winchester, & 300 Win. Mag. The 22-250 shot 1/4" or smaller 100 yard groups with Federal Premium 50 grain ammo. The 270 has taken the #5 record holder Pronghorn. I had the 300 Mag-na-Ported and iron sights as well as a 3x9 Compact Leupold scope. Offhand I've gotten a three shot group to cloverleaf with Federal Premium 200 grain GameKing. (That gun didn't seem to like any 180 grain ammo or load I gave it, but really likes the 200 GameKing in factory or hand loads!) I sold the 22-250 about 10 years ago and gave the 270 to my pastor in 1988 (he shot the Pronghorn!)

In 1985 Vanguards had a 3 shot guarantee of 1.5" The 22-250 and 270 had factory targets of around 1.25" out of the box. I was not impressed! but noticed the ammo used was the lowest grade of Remington you could buy. With good ammo the do just fine. The 300 had been tested 4 times before they found the ammo that fulfilled the guarantee (also junk Remington), but my previous experience told me to be patient with it and I would be rewarded. After 7 types of 150 and 180 grain I went up to 200. The Federal Premium with the 200 grain Sierra GameKing, was the first and only 200 grain I tried. The ammo isn't on every gun store shelf, so I buy it when I see it. I try to keep 4 or 5 boxes around but currently have 8! (I got very lucky at a gun show!)

I also had a Mark V Hunter (plane walnut matt stock) in 375 H&H Mag. the factory target was with lower grade Remington, 270 grain semi spitzer. The 3 shot factory group was 5/8 inch. I shot lots of 300 grain spitzer boat tail hand loads from that gun, and from a rest (yes it hurts!) I consistently got 1" groups at 200 yards!

I believe you will enjoy your Weatherby rifle for the rest of you life.

Ivan