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Most compact rifles feel like an afterthought, a full-size gun that got shrunk down and lost something along the way. The Vanguard Compact Hunter is the exception. Weatherby built this one around the same action that anchors the full Vanguard line, with a one-piece machined bolt body, fully enclosed bolt sleeve, integral recoil lug, and a fluted bolt for smooth cycling. The 20 inch cold hammer forged barrel is backed by Weatherby's Sub-MOA guarantee, a 3-shot group of .99 inch or better at 100 yards from a cold barrel with quality factory ammo. That is a real promise on paper, not marketing fluff.
The smart part of this rifle is the stock. A removable spacer system adjusts length of pull from 12.5 to 13.625 inches, so it fits a young hunter today and still fits them a few seasons from now. Plenty of parents pick this up as a first deer rifle for exactly that reason. Pair that with .243 Winchester, one of the most forgiving deer and varmint cartridges ever made, and the included Accubrake takes the already soft recoil down to nearly nothing. The 1/2×28 threaded muzzle also accepts a suppressor if you want it even quieter, and a thread protector comes in the box.
The metalwork wears a Tungsten Cerakote finish over the barrel, receiver, bolt, and safety, so weather and truck rides won't beat it up. The black synthetic stock with orange and grey sponge accents shrugs off scrapes and rain, and the adjustable two-stage match trigger breaks clean and can be tuned down to around 2.5 pounds. A 3-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged, a feature worth having when you're teaching someone the ropes.
At 6.5 pounds and roughly 39 inches overall, this rifle carries easy on long walks and swings quick inside a blind. It works just as well for coyotes as it does for whitetails, and the hinged floorplate makes unloading at the end of the day simple. Add a scope and it's ready for the season.
It's one of the better options out there for that job. The spacer-adjustable stock lets you shorten the length of pull to fit a smaller frame, then lengthen it as they grow. Chambered in .243 Win with the Accubrake installed, recoil is mild enough that new hunters can focus on fundamentals instead of flinching.
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver is set up for scope mounting, so plan on picking up bases, rings, and a scope before your first range trip. A quality 3-9x is a natural match for a .243 hunting setup like this.
Yes. The barrel has a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle, so you can swap the included Accubrake for a suppressor or install the included thread protector and shoot it bare. A suppressor makes this an even softer-shooting rig for younger hunters.
Weatherby guarantees the rifle will print a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when fed Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and adjustable two-stage trigger do the heavy lifting there. It's accuracy you'd normally expect from rifles costing quite a bit more.
| UPC | 747115451463 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VYH243NR2B |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | Black, Orange |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 6.6 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 8.3 |
| Sights | No |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
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