Weatherby Vanguard S2 30-06

[P220]

My trusty hog hunting rifle,very accuracy and reliable. only thing I dislike is the 24" long barrel. For my usage I really want to cut it to 22". Do us guys think it is a good idea?

Please recommend a good gunsmith who can do professional Cut & Recrown works, thanks a lot guys!

[P220]

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Right now the rifle shoots well@100yds

[allenj]

What is cutting 2" off the barrel going to gain you? Your rifle falls into my classification of a "tack driver", are you sure you want to mess with it?

[lewdogg21]

What is cutting 2" off the barrel going to gain you? Your rifle falls into my classification of a "tack driver", are you sure you want to mess with it?

Greater maneuverability. I use an entirely separate rifle when hunting very thick cover where a longer rifle becomes a hindrance. The OP may want to look at 20" or even another rifle if he wants something short and tight. ie: a Marlin 335, or other lever action.

[Bhobbs]

Randall AKA AR15Barrels

[P220]

Greater maneuverability. I use an entirely separate rifle when hunting very thick cover where a longer rifle becomes a hindrance. The OP may want to look at 20" or even another rifle if he wants something short and tight. ie: a Marlin 335, or other lever action.

If it was a 308win I think I will cut barrel to 20", but for 30-06 I think 22" is shortest I like.

[P220]

Randall AKA AR15Barrels

Thanks!

[REDdawn6]

Buy a different rifle.

[toby]

You won't notice any difference whacking off those 2" as in maneuverability. you'll lose approx. 50-60 fps but that's no problem at all, and if you resale your gonna take another big cut on net worth.

[Thorax]

Don't cut it....06 really can use the 24".

If you want a short barrel, get something that likes a short barrel....like a 308/243/350 rem mag/30-30/45-70.

30-06 really benefits from a full barrel, it is not a short barrel round in any way, shape, or form.
But...go ahead and have Randall fuxor it, just remember who toldya so.

[JMP]

Just DIY.

[TMB 1]

Why 22"? Why not 23"?

[bigbearbear]

Add: please recommend Gunsmith in Greater Los Angeles Area

Right now the rifle shoots well@100yds

That Weatherby looks like a fantastic shooter, why mess with it?