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Horizon Firearms is the company that pushed the 22 Creedmoor from wildcat status into a legitimate factory cartridge, so it makes sense that their Vandal line remains the benchmark for the caliber. The Vandal 2 Core Rifle is a nod back to the original Vandal, built for hunters who prefer a classic sporter feel over the tactical look. The Timberline iota BKS stock wears a traditional hunter colorway and a comfortable sporter grip, so it shoulders like the rifles most of us grew up carrying, but there is nothing old fashioned about what is underneath it.
The 18 inch barrel is the sweet spot for the 22 Creedmoor, giving up very little velocity while keeping the rifle short and quick to handle in a truck, a blind, or on a nighttime calling stand. Horizon's skip dash fluting trims weight and adds surface area for cooling, and the muzzle comes threaded so adding a suppressor or brake is a simple job. Both the barrel and receiver are finished in Mil-Spec OD Green for a clean, weather-resistant look that fits right in on a working hunting rifle. Up top, a Picatinny rail has you ready for optics right out of the box.
The smartest touch on this rifle might be the ARCA rail built into the forend. It lets you clip straight into a tripod or ARCA-compatible bipod without adapters, which is a huge advantage for predator hunters shooting from seated or standing positions over brush. You get the stability of a modern precision setup without giving up the trim, familiar lines of a hunting stock. Feeding from a detachable magazine, the Vandal 2 handles fast follow-up shots when a second coyote hangs up at the edge of the field.
With factory Hornady ammunition readily available for the 22 Creedmoor, this is a genuinely practical rig for varmints, predators, and long days behind the trigger. It is a well thought out blend of where Horizon started and where precision hunting rifles have gone since.
The 22 Creedmoor is a flat-shooting, low-recoil cartridge that shines for predator and varmint hunting, from coyotes to prairie dogs, and it holds its own on steel well past normal hunting distances. Horizon Firearms was the driving force behind the cartridge and worked with Hornady to get it SAAMI certified, so factory ammo like the 80 grain ELD Match is easy to find. It is a proven performer where speed and precision both matter.
The Vandal 2 is aimed at traditional hunters, with the Timberline iota BKS stock featuring a classic sporter grip and hunter-style colorway instead of the tactical textured EKO stock on the Dark 2. It also wears Mil-Spec OD Green metalwork with skip dash fluting rather than the darker predator-focused setup. You still get the modern touches, including the Picatinny rail and full ARCA rail forend.
Yes. The 18 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory, so mounting a suppressor or muzzle brake is straightforward. The shorter barrel length is a real advantage here, since the rifle stays maneuverable even with a can attached, and the 22 Creedmoor is known for performing well out of 18 inch tubes.
The ARCA rail built into the forend lets you clamp directly into ARCA-compatible bipods and tripod heads without extra adapters. That is a big deal for predator hunters who shoot from tripods over tall grass or brush, and it makes bench and prone work steadier too. It adds modern capability without changing the traditional feel of the stock.
| UPC | 850084000000 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HRF-VA2-22CM-18R |
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| Barrel Length | 18" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Creedmoor |
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