Weatherby Sub MOA?

[Action_Can_Do]

Hello everyone. I'm in the market for a new rifle and the 257 weatherby seems like a neat cartridge. I'd like to know more about the vanguard sub moa and how it compares to the standard vanguard. Anybody out there have em?

 

[GooseGestapo]

I've got a Vanguard in .257Wby. It's not a MOA model, but it IS MOA for 3-shots with most loads.

It "likes" the Speer and Sierra bullets. Less so, the Hornady. Noslers Ballistic Tips are all the Nosler's I've shot through it, and it's accurate with them, but they perform poorly on deer at the ranges I've used them (under 150yds).

My only caveat against the Weatherby cartridges is the cost of factory ammo. If you don't reload, they're expensive to feed. The cheapest factory ammo I've seen is the Weatherby 100gr Softpoint (Hornady 100gr ptspt interlok) at Cabelas for ~$38.00 +tax = $40.00.

I reload, and form my brass from OFB 7mmRemMag that I pick up at a public range. I also use some surplus powder I bought several years ago at $5.00/lb. I also have .25 cal bullets that I've had on hand for over 20yrs for two .257Roberts I feed.

I think you'll like the .257wby. It's everything you've heard about it. But, I'd want a larger dia. bullet if you're consistently going after elk. Just a personal confidence thing.........

 

[BMF500]

The only difference is that the SubMOA models are guaranteed to shoot sub-MOA (.99" or less) in three shot groups, with a cold barrel at 100yds. The standard model is guaranteed to shoot 1-1/2" or less groups at 100yds, w/ a cold barrel. Sometimes a standard model shoots better than this. My standard Vanguard .300wby shoots .75" at 100yds with Hornady 150gr. Interbonds.

 

[ArmedBear]

The Sub-MOA models come with a nice stock. I'd think more about that than the accuracy; my regular Vanguard Sporter can do WAY sub-MOA with my handloads (nothing at all exotic, just carefully assembled).

I've considered the Sub-MOA, but because of the stock, not the guarantee.

I'm also pondering a .257 Wby in my future...

I'm seriously considering the Vanguard Back Country -- Sub-MOA stock, with a stainless, fluted barrel. Shaves about a pound off the weight.

 

[Reid73]

As ArmedBear said, the sub-MOA comes in a pillar-bedded upgraded 'Fiberguard' composite stock, whereas the standard Vanguard comes with a cheap injection-molded stock. Or you can buy it with a nice wood stock.

See here for more information.

 

[ArmedBear]

I like my walnut/rosewood Sporter stock. Thing shoots tiny groups, too. It's sure not the lightest gun on the planet, but it just feels great in the hands.

It's a .30-06.

The rifle:

How it can shoot from my portable bench on BLM land, not even at a rifle range:

 

[Action_Can_Do]

thanks everyone