Varminterror
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So... a Howa or a Howa, eh?
Entry level 6.5 Creedmoor
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So... a Howa or a Howa, eh?
Hokkmike
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Just about everywhere around me.
Hokkmike
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10 year warranty on the rifle and the 1/4 inch accuracy.
cdb1
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Same action and I’m pretty sure the same trigger now. The standard Synthetic Vanguards have longer barrels than the standard Howa 1500, also better stocks unless something has changed. I’ve dealt with CS from both companies and to me Weatherby is much better. I also tend to like longer barrels, maybe I’m unconsciously compensating.
So to many people they are the same rifle. To me, they are not.
Captcurt
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I have had 4 Vanguards and the last two didn't do it for me. One was a Creedmoor. The triggers were not up to my standards and they did not shoot as good as my Bergara or my American Predator. I have even had Mossberg Patriots that had better triggers and accuracy. I have a new Vanguard Sporter and the Jury is still on it.
TexasPatriot.308
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I believe Howa makes the Vanguards for Weatherby...I got my hands on a Thompson Compass today at a gun shop..I was disappointed in the action, very rough and the safety is truly a piece of junk. I think I'll pass on the Compass.
Skylerbone
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The safety on mine out of the box was stiff and loosened up with 5 minutes of working and using a touch of CLP. I wouldn’t describe the action as rough; it is loose with the bolt fully to the rear but nothing crunchy. Again, bought at under $200 so worth it to me.
RWMC
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I bought my Savage Axis II with Accu trigger, in 6.5 Creedmoor, with a heavy barrel and camouflage stock, complete with a Bushnell 4 x 12 x 44 scope mounted on it, at Walmart for $398 plus tax back in November 2017. They still have them in stock for the same price. It's a lot of gun for the money.
Haven't seen it anywhere on the net for that.
Which one?
Hokkmike
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Both.
dh1633pm
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I am going to buy a Compass. Thanks for selling me Skylerbone. I didn't start the post, but have been following. The same questions have been bugging me as the originator of the postings. The input has been pretty good. I already have the caliber in a Savage. Its a little heavy for field work. So something light, fairly accurate and inexpensive is in order.
Both what? I obviously missed it, is actually answering the question so hard?
Skylerbone
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I’ve been looking at them for months and really want to pull the trigger but I think an AR for the girlfriend is what I’ve decided on. I could swing both but then I’d be short on the optics budget.
dh1633pm
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I did follow through and get a Compass. Your fault Skylerbone. Took it out the first time today. Mounted a Vortex 3x9x40 scope with a DNZ mount. Sighted in pretty quickly at 25 yards. I then moved out to 200 yards. According to my calculator 25 and 200 are about the same. Didn't have time to put targets up since the range was being shared today. So I shot at a 12 x 12 metal target a 200 yards. Ding, ding, ding until it got boring. The action is not as smooth as some others, but the rifle was impressive at its price point.
dh1633pm
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I will be back at the range next week. I will do some 100 yard shooting with it and my new MVP.
Sweet! Glad your liking it so far.
I still have the want to try one bouncing around the back of my head.
Legionnaire
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A friend of mine just bought a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor. I was fairly impressed.
However, if I was looking for an entry-level bolt action in 6.5 Creedmoor, it would be hard for me to pass up one of the inexpensive Remington 700 ADLs. Looking at gun.deals, there are 700 ADLs at the $400 price point. Anything built on a 700 action get's the nod from me. They tend to work out of the box, and they are great "lifetime" rifles, too. Over time, easy to replace stocks, triggers, even barrels. If you're not a tinkerer, maybe something else; but if you like to tinker and tune, the 700 ADL is hard to beat.
However, if I was looking for an entry-level bolt action in 6.5 Creedmoor, it would be hard for me to pass up one of the inexpensive Remington 700 ADLs. Looking at gun.deals, there are 700 ADLs at the $400 price point. Anything built on a 700 action get's the nod from me. They tend to work out of the box, and they are great "lifetime" rifles, too. Over time, easy to replace stocks, triggers, even barrels. If you're not a tinkerer, maybe something else; but if you like to tinker and tune, the 700 ADL is hard to beat.
dh1633pm
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Legionnaire, I might tend to agree with that. And since they are made almost in my back yard, it helps the locals.
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