Don't know about the Weatherby, but I'm loving the Creedmoor. For the prices their website shows, I'd much prefer the Ruger American or the American Predator.
Thanks guys! I can pick up the vanguard s2 nib for $499. I think i might have to take a chance for that price. I know the caliber was a cabelas exclusive i believe and my buddies dad has 2 and wants to sell 1 so i think its gonna find a home in my safe.
For that price I would give it a try. I have always enjoyed and been impressed with the Weatherbys that I have had. I don't have experience with the 6.5 creedmoor but my friend loves his. He shoots long range competition.
Motown, I think you won't be disappointed. I've got a vanguard .243 and it's a good shooter. BTW, contrary to Hidalgo, I'd much rather have a S2 over a Ruger American.
Thanks again for all the responses. I just ordered a 4-16 Vortex Viper HS for it and I am going to try it in the factory stock and if I am not happy with it I have plans to put it in a B&C Medalist stock and pillar bed it but Im gonna see how it works out in the factory stock first.
I own the Vanguard S2 chambered in 257 Weatherby. I really like the gun it feels good in my hands I adjusted the trigger down since that's one of the features of this rifle. I set mine up as a long range deer and antelope rifle and it has performed great. I'm shooting a Huskemaw scope with handloaded berger hunting VLD's. My dad used it last year after we spotted a herd of elk that was in open country he put down his biggest bull ever at 430 yards. The only thing I wish weatherby would have done with this rifle is a heavier barrel, but all in all I would rate the gun a 9 out of 10.
Just a little update. I took out the creedmoor today and since i will mainly be using it for larger game i figured to try some 130gr accubonds with h4350. I found that with 42.0 grains and the accubond seated .030" off the lands this load gave me a group that was .40" and i couldnt be happier with a bare stock factory rifle. Thanks again for the input!