T3 vs. Vanguard

[goalie]

While I love my Tikka, it is in a low-recoil caliber.

The aluminum recoil lug on the Tikka would turn me to the Vanguard.

 

[Elkins45]

The Vanguard isn't available in a left-handed version, so my vote goes easily for the Tikka.

I have a T3 LH in 308 and it is a fantastic rifle. I also have a Vanguard (version 1) in 257 Wby and it feels sort of clunky...plus it is RH and it's hamstrung by a 24" barrel.

 

[samort457]

I didn't realize that the Vanguard wasn't LH, and seeing as I am a lefty then it looks like I'm leaning towards the T3 even more

 

[dvdcrr]

The 257 weatherby mag Vanguard is not clunky. Its push feed action feeds those belted mags as smooth as any rifle can. The buck I shot with it at over 300 yds. Didnt realize it was hamstrung by only having a 24" barrel. I am sure if he would have known, he would have trotted right off instead of dropping such as he did.

 

[SwampWolf]

The 257 weatherby mag Vanguard is not clunky. Its push feed action feeds those belted mags as smooth as any rifle can. The buck I shot with it at over 300 yds. Didnt realize it was hamstrung by only having a 24" barrel.

I also have a Vanguard chambered in .257 Weatherby and like it a lot. But, if I could have my choice, I too would have opted for a 26" barrel. Though I don't feel "hamstrung" with the 24" barrel length, I would prefer the 2" longer barrel to take full advantage of the .257 Weatherby cartridge ballistic potential.