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Weatherby built the Vanguard Compact Hunter around a simple idea: a rifle should fit the person shooting it. Removable stock spacers let you adjust the length of pull from roughly 12.5 to 13.625 inches, so a young hunter can start short and add length as they grow. That same shorter dimension works great for smaller-framed adults, and the trimmed-down overall length is a real advantage in a cramped box blind or riding in a truck for coyote season. This one comes chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, a cartridge with soft recoil and plenty of reach for deer, antelope, and predators.
The 20-inch cold hammer forged barrel carries Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee, meaning it will print a three-shot group under an inch at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammo. The 1:8 twist stabilizes the heavy, high-BC bullets the 6.5 Creedmoor is known for. Backing that up is an adjustable two-stage match trigger that can be tuned down to 2.5 pounds, a fluted one-piece machined bolt body, fully enclosed bolt sleeve, and an integral recoil lug. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt to unload with the trigger blocked, and the hinged floorplate makes emptying the magazine quick and clean.
The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 and wears Weatherby's Accubrake, which knocks the already mild Creedmoor recoil down to nearly nothing. Prefer to run a suppressor? Spin the brake off and thread one on. The metalwork is finished in Tungsten Cerakote for serious weather and corrosion resistance, and the black synthetic Monte Carlo stock with orange and gray sponge accents keeps the raised comb lined up nicely behind a scope. The receiver comes without sights, so plan on mounting glass. At a carry-friendly weight with a compact footprint, this is the kind of rifle that gets handed down, not traded in.
The stock uses removable spacers that let you set the length of pull between roughly 12.5 and 13.625 inches. Start a young hunter with the stock short, then add spacers back as they grow. It only takes basic tools and a few minutes, so one rifle can fit the whole family over the years.
Yes. Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard will shoot a three-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and adjustable two-stage match trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting to make that happen.
You can. The 20-inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and ships with the Accubrake installed, so you can remove the brake and thread on a suppressor whenever you like. A thread protector is included for shooting with the muzzle bare.
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver is set up for scope mounts, so you'll want to pick up bases and rings along with the rifle. Given the sub-MOA accuracy and the reach of the 6.5 Creedmoor, quality glass is worth the investment here.
| UPC | 747115451470 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VYH65CMR2B |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Color | Black, Orange |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.6 |
| Package Width | 6.6 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 8.2 |
| Sights | No |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
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