Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Bolt Action .375 H&H Matte Bead Blast Blued Rifle

A: yes it is drilled and tapped

A: Yes Kevin, it is "Drilled and Tapped" and includes "Iron Sights".

A: The Weatherby is definitely the higher quality of the two. It is more refined and polished with a butter smooth action. Definitely an apples to oranges comparison. The Patriot was designed to be a low cost option that will get the job done and just simply won't have the same craftsmanship as the Vanguard. Both would work but, the Weatherby is a couple of classes above the Patriot.

A: if you want a gun to have pride of ownership in the Weatherby is the choice if you want a low cost tool that gets the job done you will be happy with the Mossberg If you are going to hunt hard in nasty conditions I would go with the Mossberg

A: The Weatherby is definitely the higher quality of the two. It is more refined and polished with a butter smooth action. Definitely an apples to oranges comparison. The Patriot was designed to be a low cost option that will get the job done and just simply won't have the same craftsmanship as the Vanguard. Both would work but, the Weatherby is a couple of classes above the Patriot.

A: Mike, it is steep I can tell you up front. The decelerator pads help tremendously though : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/48455/pachmayr+dec+mag+slipon+pad+blk+lg

A: Same recoil as a 12 gauge pump shotgun with 3 inch slugs. Pretty spicy. This gun comes with a decelerator pad installed.

A: It is a heavy Thump I don't think is is as bad as the featherlight 300 win mag I had that 6 lb gun was brutal

A: Mike, The recoil is a great THUMP! This is a high power ammo shooters gun. Hold on and watch your stock cheek weld. Get your shoulder into it. 12 ga 3" magnum slug recoil type of thing.

A: Al, this would be a prime candidate for the Vanguard® Lightweight Scope Mount : https://weatherby.com/store/vanguard-lightweight-scope-mounts/

A: Hi, Yes, it is still made by Howa in Japan. However the Series 2's stock is now made in the United States, and the rifles are assembled here. Cheers.