I bedded a Howa 1500 a couple of years ago
I followed Nathan Foster's advice
https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Knowledgebase/MatchGrade+Bedding+Compound+Instructions.html
https://www.ballisticstudies.com/Resources/Discussion+Forums.html
This is good explanation of what might be happening with the Vanguard's stock
https://www.ballisticstudies.com/shop/MatchGrade+Bedding+Products/MatchGrade+Synthetic+Stock+Stabilizer+Kit.html
I have a Vanguard in 7mm RemMag. I have never been overly happy with it. I replaced the Bell & Carlson Monte Carlo stock with a Boyd's Pro Varmint.
I bedded the action and floated the barrel as per Nathan Foster's recommendations...
I'm willing to bet cars and trucks kill more moose than wolves
https://trib.com/outdoors/iconic-jackson-moose-herd-is-at-risk-from-car-collisions/article_bfb47cc5-9534-5087-ba7c-e5af08189881.html
One of my clients who happens to be a Nat Geo photographer loaned me a pair of C1 10x42's last season. I had to buy a pair because I definitely didn't want to be without them this season.
I ruck 2 days a week, short/heavy and long/light
I start short/heavy with 65# for 3.5mi and 700' gain/loss. This season I hope to hit 130# before season opener.
For long/light I maintain 65# and increase distance. I start at 7.5mi and 1,780' of gain/loss.
Last season I strength trained 2 days...