Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe 7mm Remington Mag Matte Blued Bolt Action Rifle Leupold VX-2 3-9x40mm Duplex

I have not had the...

I have not had the rifle to the range yet, but based on initial impressions I am satisfied with this rifle/scope package. This is a BEAUTIFUL rifle, most notably the high grade, high-gloss finished walnut stock. The Rosewood forend cap and pistol grip cap with the maplewood spacers really make it stand out. Fit and finish is top notch - what you would expect out of a Weatherby rifle. The scope that this comes with is a a Leupold VX-2, which is a highly rated (based on many reviews i read) upper-entry level scope from Leupold that apparently has been discontinued for about a year. This scope is thought by many to be superior to the VX Freedom series which is what replaced the VX-1 and VX-2 series. This is a great opportunity to get your hands on one of these scopes that won't be around much longer, especially considering its paired with such a great rifle. This rifle and scope combo has got to be one of the best bang for your buck out there. One important thing to note - at least with my experience - this rifle came with the satin blued barrel finish, as opposed to the high polished blued finish that is stated in Bud's description as well as the description on Weatherby's website for the Vanguard Deluxe model. This wasn't a major deal for me, as I actually prefer the satin finish anyway (matches the scope which also has a satin finish), but I could totally understand why this could be a deal breaker for some as this is a "deluxe" feature that was not included. Would probably be worth giving a call to Bud's to inquire about this for anyone interested in this rifle/scope package. My experience with Buds was great - ordered it on a Saturday, and it arrived at my FFL here in Florida the following Wednesday. The only thing I would recommend to Bud's is to put a little more information in the description, particularly regarding the scope, and if these rifles are not coming with the high polished blued finish, please clarify that in the description as this could be a significant factor for some.