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Weatherby built the Vanguard Talon to answer a simple question: what if the proven Vanguard action got the same weight-saving treatment as the premium Backcountry rifles? The answer is a .308 Win that starts around 6.2 pounds, thanks largely to the Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock. That stock weighs a mere 19 ounces and is the same one Weatherby puts on the Backcountry Ti 2.0, so you're getting genuine aerospace-grade carbon fiber on a rifle that won't require a second mortgage. The 3DHEX printed recoil pad soaks up what little kick a .308 produces in a rifle this light, and the whole package carries like a dream when the truck is miles behind you.
The 22 inch barrel is cold hammer forged, spiral fluted to shed weight and heat, and threaded 1/2×28 with Weatherby's Accubrake ST installed at the muzzle. That brake makes a noticeable difference at the bench, and if you'd rather run a suppressor, the threads are ready for it. Like every Vanguard, the Talon is backed by Weatherby's guarantee of a three-shot group under an inch at 100 yards from a cold barrel with quality factory ammo. Cerakote on the barreled action shrugs off rain, snow, and pack straps, and the green and white sponge pattern accents on the stock give it a look you won't mistake for anything else in the rack.
The two-stage match-grade trigger is adjustable down to 2.5 pounds and breaks clean, which goes a long way toward wringing out that accuracy potential. A fluted one-piece bolt runs smooth and fast, the three-position safety lets you cycle the action with the trigger locked, and the hinged floorplate holds 4+1 rounds of .308 with no magazine to lose in the snow. Pair it with a quality scope and this is a legitimate do-it-all rifle for deer, hogs, elk, and long days in rough country.
Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard will print a three-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The Talon's cold hammer-forged barrel and adjustable two-stage trigger make that guarantee very achievable. Like any rifle, it will favor certain loads, so try a few brands to find what yours likes best.
Yes. The 22 inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and ships with the Accubrake ST installed, which simply unscrews so you can mount a suppressor or another muzzle device. Just make sure your can or adapter matches the 1/2×28 thread pitch.
No, this version of the Vanguard Talon feeds from an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate, giving you 4+1 capacity in .308 Win. Plenty of hunters prefer this setup since there's no magazine to rattle, lose, or fumble with in cold weather. Unloading is quick with the drop-open floorplate.
The Talon trims more than a full pound off a comparable Vanguard, starting at roughly 6.2 pounds thanks to the 19 ounce Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock and a fluted barrel and bolt. It's the same stock Weatherby uses on the much pricier Backcountry Ti 2.0. You keep the same proven Vanguard action and sub-MOA guarantee, just in a package that's far easier to carry all day.
| UPC | 747115456239 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VTE308NR4B |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 6.6 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 7.7 |
| Color | Black |
| Model |
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