Guest longbeard Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 i need some help here i recently purchased a 300 wbymag vanguard deluxe walnut stock really nice i couldn't refuse because they sold it to me for half off was 535 i got it for $275.Now here is where i need the help should i take this gun to a gunsmith and have him float the barrel bed the stock lighten the trigger and install a muzzle brake he said he can do all of this for $300.00 or shall i just sell this gun and by something a little nicer like a tikka or a browning it is a nice gun and i won't have alot in it when i am done is it worth doing and the gunsmith said on the trigger he won't go less than 3lbs he said that is light enough with all the creep removed.All info is appreciated thanks jeremy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Re: 300wby mag Might move this to the rifle room. Sure AJ and a few other guys in there will have you some great advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Re: 300wby mag Thats a good buy...I'd suggest shooting it first to see if it needs any "work" done. Was this gun new or used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xen Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Re: 300wby mag congrats on your new gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Goose Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Re: 300wby mag In my opinion that would depend if you handload or not. As weatherby rounds tend to be a little pricy, if you don't handload you might want to unload it and pick up a more common caliber. See how it shoots as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longbeard Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Re: 300wby mag this was brand new i don't handload the bullets are around 40 bux a box but surely after the initial sight in a box should last a hunting season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Re: 300wby mag It ususllay runs about $150 or so to have a brake installed, anywhere from $75-$200 to have a pillar bed job, and $25-$50 for a trigger job. I had a Vanguard VGX and it shot ok, not great until I floated the barrel and did a bedding job. It shot consistent 1" groups after that. The only downside to a Vanguard is the shorter barrel. The 300 Wby likes barrel length and will give great results from longer tubes. I have a custom 700 chambered in 300 Wby that has a 28" barrel (no brake) and it will turn out 300 RUM speeds. Anyhoo, try the gun and see how you like it. If it has too much recoil, I would look at getting a different gun in a standard chambering before I would add a brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Colorado Bob Posted December 1, 2006 Report Share Posted December 1, 2006 Re: 300wby mag A 300wby is alot of gun. It's a great elk caliber. But if your mainly hunting deer---I would think of selling it & then buy a nice Tikka---in 30/06, 270, 308 etc----standard stuff. A Tikka already has a great trigger set at 3lbs from the factory. Barrel is already free floated & it's guaranteed to shoot 1" groups from the factory. I've got one----real nice gun. You said you don't reload-----you can practice alot will the standard stuff from Walmart @ $10 a box. The 300 wby is @$40 per. Just my thought. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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