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There's a lot to like about a short-barreled 6.5 PRC, and the Vanguard Obsidian makes a strong case for it. The 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel keeps the rifle quick to shoulder and easy to maneuver through timber or in and out of a truck, and the threaded muzzle means you can spin on a suppressor or brake without turning the whole setup into a flagpole. The 6.5 PRC cartridge brings real speed and flat trajectories to the table, running a couple hundred feet per second faster than the 6.5 Creedmoor with the same high-BC bullets, so you still have plenty of legs for open-country shots.
Every Vanguard ships with Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee, and the parts that make it happen are all here. The two-stage match trigger is adjustable and breaks clean right out of the box, which is a big reason these rifles have earned such a loyal following among hunters who want precision without a custom shop price. The one-piece machined bolt runs smooth, and the three-position safety lets you cycle the action with the trigger blocked, a feature experienced hunters genuinely appreciate when unloading at the end of the day.
True to the Obsidian name, this one keeps things simple and dark. The blued barrel and receiver sit in a black polymer Monte Carlo stock that shrugs off rain, snow, and rough handling in ways walnut never will. The raised comb puts your eye right behind a scope, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped so mounting glass is quick work. Feeding comes from a 3+1 hinged floorplate magazine, which keeps the profile slim and drops rounds fast when it's time to clear the rifle.
This is a smart pick for deer, antelope, and elk hunters who want magnum-class reach in a compact, suppressor-ready package. If you've been eyeing the PRC but didn't want a long, heavy rifle, this configuration hits the sweet spot between packability and performance.
Yes. Like every Vanguard, this rifle is guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards when used with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and match trigger do the heavy lifting, and plenty of owners report groups well under that mark once they find a load their rifle likes.
You can. The 20 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory, so it's ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake. The shorter barrel length is a real advantage here, since adding a can to a 24 inch barrel makes for an unwieldy rifle in the field.
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so you just need bases and rings that fit the Vanguard/Howa 1500 footprint, which are widely available. Given the reach of the 6.5 PRC, most folks pair it with a quality variable scope in the 3-15x or 4-16x range.
Figure roughly 25 to 30 feet per second per inch compared to a 24 inch tube, so around 100 to 120 fps depending on the load. The 6.5 PRC starts with so much velocity that you still land well ahead of a full-length 6.5 Creedmoor. For most hunting distances the trade-off is well worth the handier, suppressor-friendly package.
| UPC | 747115463718 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VTX65PPR0T |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5 PRC |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Safety | 3 Position |
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