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mazlo
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| Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject: Weatherby Vanguard 300 Wby Magnum |
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Just sent my new Weatherby back for warranty. After third shot, the bolt cannot be opened. Seized shut until you let it cool down.
Bolt opens no problem after second shot, but is seized solid after third.
Waiting to hear from Weatherby on what they will do for me.
Anyone else run into this problem?
Thanks,
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ELK-AHOLIC
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Location: Seattle, WA
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| Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Are you running factory ammo or hand loads? |
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hunter1
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Location: North East maryland
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| Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject: 300 wthby |
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| I'v had one since 2003. Shot deer and a elk with it. I use factory loads. remi 180 grn loads. Also likes the hornady loads. I have never had a problem with the rifle. Sighted her in with 40 rounds to brack new bbl in.Oh yeah i wore a recoil pad.There made by Howa for wthby, There great rifles. :thumbsup1: |
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mazlo
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:57 pm Post subject: Weatherby Vanguard 300 WBY Magnum |
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Factory ammo. Sighted in with Hornady 180 grain. Shot two shot groups b/w marking the shots, no problem.
Next day out, fired three shot groups with Weatherby 180 grain factory ammo, about a thousand dollars per box of 20. This is when the problem showed up. After third shot, bolt would not open. Same thing with federal and Hornady, third shot, seized up.
Wholesale Sports sent it to Weatherby for warranty check. No guarantees, and I'm out the money, and the gun. We'll see what happens next. |
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Tndeerhunter
Joined: 13 Apr 2009
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Location: Tennessee
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| Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:38 am Post subject: Re: Weatherby Vanguard 300 WBY Magnum |
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mazlo wrote: Factory ammo. Sighted in with Hornady 180 grain. Shot two shot groups b/w marking the shots, no problem.
Next day out, fired three shot groups with Weatherby 180 grain factory ammo, about a thousand dollars per box of 20. This is when the problem showed up. After third shot, bolt would not open. Same thing with federal and Hornady, third shot, seized up.
Wholesale Sports sent it to Weatherby for warranty check. No guarantees, and I'm out the money, and the gun. We'll see what happens next.
I sure can't blame you for being WAY disappointed with that kind of performance from a new rifle. Is there a reason why you said there was no guarantee, or was it simply a comment you were making, in general. Surely Weatherby would have to cover any repairs or replace with a new rifle after so little use on a brand new rifle.
Good luck!!
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mazlo
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| Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:20 am Post subject: Re: Weatherby Vanguard 300 WBY Magnum |
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No guarantees...this is Weatherby's official written guarantee, that there is no specific guarantees, rather they consider each issue case by case. So Wholesale sent my gun to Alberta or BC, where their gunsmiths will decide if he agrees there is a problem, and what they will do about it.
Still waiting. Will keep you posted. |
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BigBoreBill
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Location: Eugene, Oregon
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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| I wonder if this is a headspace problem (??). As a member mentioned earlier, these Vanguards are built by Howa of Japan and are of good quality. My .338 Win. Mag. (Classic II), works fine and likes the Federals. Weatherby is, as a good rule of thumb, a stand-up company who wants no negative P.R. I bet they will do you right and look forward to their response from you. :thumbsup1: |
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