Another Exclusive Vangaurd Rifle

[MinnesotaHunter]

I have never been a huge Christensen Arms guy until I impulse bought a Mesa that was discounted to the point where I couldn't walk away. That being said, it is super nice rifle to shoot, and it shoots well.... The stock is great, triggertech trigger, cerakoted, comes with a brake (if you want to use it), and is about the perfect weight/handling for my preference anyway....I think if you look hard you can find deals on them. I paid quite a bit less than that Meateater vanguard with a plastic stock....

 

[MTLabrador]

Weatherby already has the Vanguard Wilderness, under $800 and comes with a Bell & Carlson stock instead of painted plastic. I’d much rather have the B&C stock and skip the cerakote and funky flutes.

 

[jryoung]

I've had a spiral fluted Brux 6.5 in my safe for 5 years that finally went to the smith a couple of months ago. Now all I'm gonna hear is...cool, just like the meat eater rifle.

 

[mtmuley]

Helps with weight reduction and barrel cooling.

Minimal weight reduction, and if you need barrel cooling while big game hunting well..... mtmuley

 

[golfer]

Minimal weight reduction, and if you need barrel cooling while big game hunting well..... mtmuley

Didn’t say it was necessary for hunting.

 

[mtmuley]

Didn’t say it was necessary for hunting.

Guess I assumed since the rifle in question is for big game. Just took a look at one. Yep, ugly. mtmuley

 

[noharleyyet]

I've had a spiral fluted Brux 6.5 in my safe for 5 years that finally went to the smith a couple of months ago. Now all I'm gonna hear is...cool, just like the meat eater rifle.

mtmuley dares ya to purple cera the flutes.....but I say you got'style/do it

 

[Losing_Sanity]

Minimal weight reduction, and if you need barrel cooling while big game hunting well..... mtmuley

But there is some weight reduction and you look cool hunting with it...

Guess I assumed since the rifle in question is for big game. Just took a look at one. Yep, ugly. mtmuley

Wow, Mr. Negativity. Is there one good quality from the whole list of features above that you do like?
I got to admit, the stock pattern could be better.

 

[mtmuley]

Wow, Mr. Negativity. Is there one good quality from the whole list of features above that you do like?

Ummmm.... No. mtmuley

 

[Losing_Sanity]

 

[MO Betta]

If people think it's a cool firearm, they'll buy it. Just doesn't appeal to me. Fluted barrels may cool faster, but they seem to heat up faster to me. If it's just about weight, lop a couple inches off or maybe look at a carbon fiber barrel? The ones from Proof claim some pretty substantial weight savings for a comparable profile.

 

[geetar]

I’d buy one! I like the color. Haters gonna hate.

 

[Doublegunner]

Why no 30-06?

 

[GlockZ]

I thought he shot a Carolina Custom (and a Savage before that).

You are correct, he had a LH Carolina Custom, Savage before & after the Carolina Custom, now the crew carry's Weatherby. It's all about marketing and money. Just like for years Shockey carried Nosler rifles and ammunition, but got a better deal with Christiansen Arms, so now he carry's their rifles. It's business. I think Weatherby makes a nice rifle, I'm not a fan of the Meateater rifle's stock, and I think they should have offered the rifle in 30-06, 270 Win & 280AI, but that's just me. Personally if they offered the Vanguard in the 6.5RPM, I would go and get one.

 

[EastTNHunter]

I've had a spiral fluted Brux 6.5 in my safe for 5 years that finally went to the smith a couple of months ago. Now all I'm gonna hear is...cool, just like the meat eater rifle.

You’re a closet fanboy aren’t you?
I know that some don’t like Rinella, but I think that he’s a good representative of the sport, and has done a good job for hunter recruitment, access, and rights. He and Randy are totally different “genres”, but they both do a lot of good for hunting.

 

[jryoung]

You’re a closet fanboy aren’t you?
I know that some don’t like Rinella, but I think that he’s a good representative of the sport, and has done a good job for hunter recruitment, access, and rights. He and Randy are totally different “genres”, but they both do a lot of good for hunting.

I'm definitely a fan of Meat Eater, friends with several of them, and love what they are doing for hunting and angling. We need strong ambassadors.

 

[geetar]

I'm definitely a fan of Meat Eater, friends with several of them, and love what they are doing for hunting and angling. We need strong ambassadors.

Agreed! I don’t understand the hate for guys who do a lot for the sport like Rinella does. I’ve never met the guy personally but I appreciate his contribution to hunting and the outdoors in general.

 

[Losing_Sanity]

Agreed! I don’t understand the hate for guys who do a lot for the sport like Rinella does. I’ve never met the guy personally but I appreciate his contribution to hunting and the outdoors in general.

^^ +1

 

[mtmuley]

Disliking the rifle just might not have anything to do with Rinella. I don't need to pay extra to have an individual's name on my hunting rifle. mtmuley

 

[Nick87]

Disliking the rifle just might not have anything to do with Rinella. I don't need to pay extra to have an individual's name on my hunting rifle. mtmuley

This.