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Originally Posted by Big Sky
I concur.
I grabbed one up during the same sale. Sadly, I could not get one with the blaze camo stock.  I use it strictly as a range gun to practise with from field positions. I was pleasantly surprised with its performance. It would make a great hunting rifle for someone looking for a budget rifle. The prices have increased but it's still a good deal. |
Vanguards are not your typical "budget" rifle. They have a conventional all steel action and metal floorplate assembly unlike the others mentioned in this thread. A Howa/Vanguard is a better designed and machined action than a lot of others that are not considered 'budget" rifles.