Weatherby Mk V vs Vanguard comparisms
01-14-2005, 11:20 AM
#31
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 111
RE: Weatherby Mk V vs Vanguard comparisms
Well, I guess I touched a "sensitive" Oldelk fiber here!
Chill out oldie, life is too short (and the season is even shorter) to hang out in the forums making such unfriendly comments.
Just think that a Ford Pinto and a BMW will take you from point A to point B, but the thing is to get there!!!!
Chill out oldie, life is too short (and the season is even shorter) to hang out in the forums making such unfriendly comments.
Just think that a Ford Pinto and a BMW will take you from point A to point B, but the thing is to get there!!!!
01-14-2005, 11:25 AM
#32
Giant Nontypical
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Weatherby Mk V vs Vanguard comparisms
but I gladly pay the overprice just to watch other guys look at any of the Mark V's I own with that little envy reflected in their eyes
. As a previous owner of just a few Weatherby Mkv's I can tell you there is no envy at least on my part towards these guns.
01-21-2005, 01:57 PM
#35
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: California
Posts: 896
RE: Weatherby Mk V vs Vanguard comparisms
I recently purchased a Weatherby Vanguard in .300 Weatherby Magnum and "made in Japan" is clearly stamped on it so I think Howa is still manufacturing the barrel and action. I believe the synthetic stock is built by a company called Butler Creek which is located either in the U.S. and Canada which makes the Vanguard typical of the global economy. I bought mine at a sporting goods store. Wall Mart does not sell firearms in California, it may be that they do not want to deal with the 10 day waiting period. Anyway, I love my Vanguard and have consigned my Remington 700 BDL to a permenant spot in the back of my gun safe.
Californiadoctor
Californiadoctor
01-21-2005, 02:17 PM
#36
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 30
RE: Weatherby Mk V vs Vanguard comparisms
I agree with Red Allison.....Sometimes you just need a mid-life crisis. Buy the ferrari! There are two things that make a gun valuable to me. First, if it has memories....like your grandfather or your dad hunted with it. Second, if it is a beautiful piece of equipment.
I use the cheap but solid for most hunting and drag out the art and the memories just cause they make you feel good! -Griller
I use the cheap but solid for most hunting and drag out the art and the memories just cause they make you feel good! -Griller
01-26-2005, 05:56 PM
#37
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: California
Posts: 896
RE: Weatherby Mk V vs Vanguard comparisms
If Howa can build a Weatherby Vanguard chambered for .338 Winchester Magnum why can't Weatherby offer the Vanguard in .340 Weatherby Magnum. Is it some type of technical problem or is it a fear that more savvy consumers who felt the need for that kind of power would opt for the Vanguard over the much pricier Mark Vs?
Californiadoctor
Californiadoctor
