I want to get another .223/5.56 bolt action and am torn between the T/C Venture and the Weatherbt Vanguard. From everything I have read they both have good reputations. I checked on Gun Broker for some prices and found an average price for the T/C of about $460. T/C is also running a $75 rebate through the end of the year. That's about $385 at the end. The Weatherby averaged about $540. The T/C comes with scope mounts, the Vanguard does not.
The T/C Venture has a three lug bolt. The Vanguard has two lugs.
The T/C has a '22" barrel with a 1:12 twist. The Weatherby has a 24" or 20" (carbine) with 1:9.
My use of the rifle would just be for fun target shooting up to 100 yards, no hunting.
So a few days ago I thought I had it figured out and was planning on the Weatherby. Then I started rethinking the price difference. Based on the above figures, the T/C (including rebate) would be around $155 cheaper and I wouldn't have to buy scope mounts. Would the Weatherby be better by at least $155 worth? Is a three lug bolt much preferred over a two lug bolt?
Of course those who have only used a T/C will favor them and vice versa. Please take the price into consideration if you give a preference.
Thanks for any input.
The T/C Venture has a three lug bolt. The Vanguard has two lugs.
The T/C has a '22" barrel with a 1:12 twist. The Weatherby has a 24" or 20" (carbine) with 1:9.
My use of the rifle would just be for fun target shooting up to 100 yards, no hunting.
So a few days ago I thought I had it figured out and was planning on the Weatherby. Then I started rethinking the price difference. Based on the above figures, the T/C (including rebate) would be around $155 cheaper and I wouldn't have to buy scope mounts. Would the Weatherby be better by at least $155 worth? Is a three lug bolt much preferred over a two lug bolt?
Of course those who have only used a T/C will favor them and vice versa. Please take the price into consideration if you give a preference.
Thanks for any input.