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The 7mm PRC has earned its spot as one of the best all-around big game cartridges going, and the Vanguard Black Hills gives you a way into it that punches well above its weight. This version wears a 20 inch heavy contour barrel, which keeps the rifle short and stiff, a smart setup if you plan on running a suppressor or just want something that handles well in a blind, a truck, or thick timber. The barrel is cold hammer forged with a 1:8 twist to stabilize the long, heavy bullets that make the 7mm PRC shine, and the muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28 with a brake installed to tame recoil at the bench.
Every Vanguard carries Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee, a three shot group under an inch at 100 yards with factory or premium ammo from a cold barrel. The Howa-built action has been earning hunters' trust for decades, with a smooth two-lug bolt, M16 style extractor, and a one-piece forged receiver with an integral recoil lug. The match quality two-stage trigger adjusts down to 2.5 pounds and breaks clean, which goes a long way toward wringing out everything this cartridge can do.
The Black Hills edition stands apart from the rest of the Vanguard lineup thanks to its Peak 44 touches. The hand-painted Monte Carlo polymer stock, finished in black with green and tan accents, features a raised comb that lines your eye up naturally behind a scope. Up top you get an optics-ready Picatinny rail, and the forend carries an Arca/Pic adapter so you can clamp on a tripod or bipod without any extra hardware. Round it out with a three-position safety that lets you cycle the bolt safely and a 3+1 capacity, and you have a legitimately well thought out hunting rig.
A shorter magnum barrel trades a little velocity for a lot of handling, and once you hang a can on the end, this rifle balances the way a full-length barrel never could. For elk timber, box blinds, and backcountry hunts where maneuverability matters, this configuration hits a real sweet spot.
Yes. Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard will print a three shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when fed Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The guarantee applies to the original purchaser within two years of a verified purchase date.
That's really the whole point of this configuration. The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and ships with a brake installed, so swapping to a can is straightforward. The shorter 20 inch barrel keeps overall length manageable once a suppressor is attached, which is why a lot of hunters pick this version over the longer barrel options.
You'll give up some velocity compared to a 24 inch tube, generally in the neighborhood of 25 to 35 fps per inch. The 7mm PRC still has plenty in the tank for deer, elk, and other big game at practical hunting distances. In exchange you get a stiffer barrel and a rifle that handles far better in tight cover or with a suppressor mounted.
No, this Vanguard feeds from an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate, holding 3 rounds plus one in the chamber in 7mm PRC. It's a simple, reliable setup with nothing to lose in the field, and the floorplate makes unloading quick and safe.
| UPC | 747115462360 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VBS7MMPR2B |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7MM PRC |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Safety | 3 Position |
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