Weatherby putting 26 inch barrels on the Vanguards.

FOTIS · Oct 3, 2017

According to Weatherby's 2018 Catalog, the 257 Wby, 7MM Rem, 300 Win/Wby Vanguards will come from the factory with a 26 inch barrel. This has been a long time coming. Just curious how it will affect the Mark V sales. Either way, imo, this is a great move by Weatherby.

As an aside, the 6.5x300 Wby Mag will be chambered in the Vanguard for 2018.

Dr. Vette · Oct 3, 2017

Will the 6.5x300 also then have a 26 in barrel?
That one sure begs for it more than the 7mm Rem or 300 Win.

Guy Miner · Oct 3, 2017

Despite my love for the 25-06, a spiffy .257 Weatherby would be even better....

Particularly with the 26" barrel.

Guy

FOTIS · Oct 3, 2017

Dr. Vette":1se9hpxm said:
Will the 6.5x300 also then have a 26 in barrel?
That one sure begs for it more than the 7mm Rem or 300 Win.

affirmative sir! :mrgreen:

Dwh7271 · Oct 5, 2017

Aw crud.
26" Vanguard in 257 and 6.5-300?
That's going to cost me money. :grin:

375hh1973 · Oct 5, 2017

Wow, just in time. Been thinkin of a 25cal for awhile. I think a Accuguard in 257 would do nicely

Cleveland48 · Oct 15, 2017

This is really making me want to get the wallet out! Would really be interested in either the 257 or 6.5-300.

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Cleveland48 · Oct 15, 2017

This is really making me want to get the wallet out! Would really be interested in either the 257 or 6.5-300.

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Anonymous · Oct 15, 2017

FOTIS":oers03fp said:
A. Just curious how it will affect the Mark V sales. .

I'd wager not all that much. Since MkVs are something like 2.5x the cost of a Vanguard, the deciding factors are more than a couple inches of barrel for most people.

I did look at Weatherby's 2018 catalog online- I've only had a few Weatherby rifles over the years. I probably ought to fix that. That Outfitter in .300WBY would certainly be useful up here.