Remington XCR or Weatherby Vanguard Sub-MOA Stainless???

[ahhartenstein]

Remington XCR or Weatherby Vanguard Sub-MOA Stainless???

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Ok guys, I need your expert opinions. In the market for a new rifle and I have my search narrowed down to 2 rifles and a few calibers but can't make up my darn mind now. So, I need your help in choosing the rifle and caliber. I'll be using it for hunting only, deer 90% of the time but I also want a caliber that I can use to hunt elk, black bear, and any other form on North American big game with the exception of grizzlies. Other criteria include that is must be relatively lightweight, and all-weather type rifle, and it must be an excellent/flat shooter. I mean, I want to drive tacks with this thing at the range. I realize I may not get this type of accuracy out of the box especially with the XCR, so I am willing to give my g-smith some business to "accurize" the gun if necessary. The Weatherby should be a tack driver right out of the box. I have heard some negatives about the XCR's accuracy. This is where I am...

1. Remington 700 XCR in 270WSM, 300 WSM, 300 Win. Mag, or possibly 300 RUM.

2. Weatherby Sub-MOA Stainless in 270 WSM, 300 WSM, or 300 Win. Mag.

I was interested in the Browning Stainless Stalker in one of these calibers at first until I handled one the other night. Even though I liked its reputation for accuracy, the action was entirely way too loud when cycling the bolt and I wasn't too pleased with all that white metal on the bolt. Gave the gun a cheap look. So that's now out of the picture.

Anybody that has one of these rifles in the calibers listed, I'd love to hear their thoughts. Any pros and cons of both in regards to accuracy, handling, recoil, and use in the field? Suggested g-smithing work as well? Right now I am leaning toward the XCR but could be convinced otherwise. After all, I am a life long Rem. fan.

Thanks for the help!
Adam

 

[Polishrifleman]

Why not consider a Mark V synthetic and not a Vanguard. The Synthetic is approximately the same price as the XCR.

I have a Vanguard in .270 with wood furniture that I won at an NRA dinner. I really don't like the width of the neck of the stock if that makes sense. It is too wide for my style of carrying when on the stalk. They probably have a different template for the synthetic stocks. Just something to be aware of if looking this direction.

Good luck.

 

[BIGR]

I don't own either one of the two guns you mentioned, but it sounds like the Remington in XCR will be as weather resistant as you can get with the special finish. I am interested to see what everyone else says. If Remington would come out with a xcr in a lefty model I would buy one today.