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A first centerfire rifle should fit right, shoot straight, and not beat up the person behind it. The Weatherby Vanguard S2 Youth in .22-250 Remington checks all three boxes. The soft-recoiling .22-250 is one of the best cartridges out there for coyotes, prairie dogs, and long afternoons at the bench, and Weatherby backs this rifle with their sub-MOA guarantee: a 3-shot group of .99 inch or better at 100 yards with specified premium ammo. That is a real accuracy promise on a compact rifle, not marketing fluff.
The standout feature here is the adjustable length of pull. A removable spacer in the black synthetic stock lets you set it anywhere from 12-1/2 inches up to 13-5/8 inches, so a young hunter gets a proper fit today and the rifle keeps up as they grow. Griptonite inserts in the grip and forend give small hands a secure hold in cold or wet weather. At 6.5 pounds with a 39-inch overall length, it carries easy on long walks and shoulders naturally from field positions, and plenty of smaller-framed adults pick this one up for themselves too.
Under the stock is the same proven Vanguard action found on Weatherby's full-size rifles. The 20-inch cold hammer-forged barrel wears a bead-blasted matte blued finish that cuts glare in the field, and the muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 so you can add a suppressor or muzzle device down the road. The fluted one-piece bolt runs smooth, the match-quality two-stage trigger is adjustable and breaks clean, and the three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged. A hinged floorplate makes unloading the 5+1 capacity quick and simple, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped for scope bases.
This is a rifle that gets handed down, not traded in. Between the guaranteed accuracy, the adjustable fit, and the threaded barrel, the Vanguard S2 Youth covers everything from a kid's first coyote to serious varmint duty without needing an upgrade anytime soon.
No, this rifle ships without iron sights or optics. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you just need to add scope bases and rings for the optic of your choice. Most owners pair it with a mid-range variable scope since the .22-250 shines at distance.
The stock uses a removable spacer that lets you adjust the length of pull from 12-1/2 inches up to 13-5/8 inches. Start short for a smaller shooter, then add length back as they grow. It is a simple system that keeps the rifle fitting properly for years instead of getting outgrown in a season or two.
Yes, this specific model (VYT222RR0T) has a 20-inch barrel threaded in the common 1/2×28 pattern. That makes it easy to mount a suppressor or muzzle device, which is a nice touch on a youth rifle since a can knocks down noise and muzzle blast for newer shooters.
It is one of the better choices out there. Recoil is very mild, so new shooters can focus on fundamentals without developing a flinch, yet the cartridge is fast and flat-shooting enough for serious coyote and varmint hunting. It is a caliber they will not outgrow.
| UPC | 747115456512 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VYT222RR0T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22-250 Remington |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Package Height | 2.5 |
| Package Width | 6.4 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 8.35 |
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