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Weatherby took the Vanguard, one of the most proven bolt actions you can buy, and dressed it up for the way people shoot now. The Black Hills edition in .223 Rem runs a 20 inch cold hammer forged heavy barrel in a #3 contour, threaded and topped with Weatherby's Accubrake from the factory. That extra steel up front soaks up heat during long prairie dog sessions and keeps the rifle settled shot after shot, and the 1:9 twist handles a wide spread of common .223 bullet weights. Like every Vanguard, it carries Weatherby's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, so tight groups are part of the deal, not a maybe.
What separates this Vanguard from the standard models is the Peak 44 package. You get an optics-ready Picatinny rail on the receiver, so mounting a scope is quick and simple, plus an Arca/Pic adapter on the forend that lets you clip straight onto a tripod or run a Pic-mounted bipod without buying extra hardware. The Monte Carlo polymer stock is finished in black with green and tan accents, and the raised comb puts your eye right behind the scope naturally. It shrugs off rain and rough handling the way a working rifle should.
Underneath it all is the same barreled action that has earned the Vanguard its reputation since 1970. The two-lug push feed bolt runs smooth, the match grade two-stage trigger breaks clean and is adjustable, and the three-position safety locks the bolt handle down on safe so nothing snags open in the field. Capacity is 5+1, and the whole rifle wears a matte blue finish that keeps glare down.
This setup makes a lot of sense for coyote and varmint hunters, new precision shooters learning the fundamentals on affordable ammo, or anyone who wants a soft-shooting bolt gun that can ride a tripod one weekend and a bench the next. Pull the brake, spin on a suppressor, and it gets even better.
Yes, the barrel comes threaded with Weatherby's Accubrake installed from the factory, which adds about two inches to the barrel length. If you'd rather run a suppressor, just remove the brake and thread on your can. Having both options out of the box is one of the nicer perks of the Black Hills line.
Weatherby backs every Vanguard with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee when using quality factory ammo. The heavy #3 contour cold hammer forged barrel and the adjustable two-stage match grade trigger on this model give it every advantage in delivering on that promise. Feed it ammunition it likes and tight groups come pretty easily.
The Peak 44 adapter gives you two mounting systems in one spot. The Arca dovetail clamps directly into most tripod heads, which is a big deal for hunters shooting from tripods, while the Picatinny section handles standard bipods and other rail-mounted accessories. It saves you from buying and installing aftermarket hardware.
The 1:9 twist is a versatile middle ground for .223. It stabilizes the common 50 to 69 grain range well, which covers most varmint and target loads on the shelf. Very heavy match bullets in the 75 grain and up range are usually happier in a faster twist, so stick to mid-weight loads for best results.
| UPC | 747115459964 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VBH223RR2B |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 10.2 |
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