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There's something about a walnut and blued steel bolt gun that never goes out of style, and the Weatherby Vanguard Sporter is a great example of why. The Grade A Turkish walnut Monte Carlo stock wears a satin finish, fine-line checkering, a raised comb, and a rosewood forend cap, so it looks like a rifle from a generation ago. Under the hood, though, this is a thoroughly modern hunting rifle, and Weatherby backs every Vanguard with a sub-MOA guarantee: three-shot groups of .99 inches or less at 100 yards with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition.
The 22 inch cold hammer forged barrel in a #2 contour is the heart of the accuracy story, and it comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory if you ever want to add a muzzle device. The match-quality two-stage trigger breaks clean and adjusts down to 2.5 pounds, which makes a real difference when you're squeezing off a shot at a coyote across a cut bean field. The action features a one-piece machined and fluted bolt body, a fully enclosed bolt sleeve, an integral recoil lug, and a three-position safety that lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged. A hinged floorplate makes unloading at the truck quick and painless.
The .243 Win is one of the most versatile chamberings you can put in a walking rifle. It's light on recoil, flat shooting, and handles everything from prairie dogs and coyotes with lighter bullets up to whitetail and antelope with 90 to 100 grain loads. That makes this Vanguard a smart pick for a new hunter, a smaller-framed shooter, or anyone who just appreciates hitting where they aim without getting beat up. The 1:10 twist stabilizes the common hunting bullet weights well, and the 5+1 capacity gives you plenty on board for a day in the field.
The receiver comes drilled and tapped with no sights, so plan on adding bases and the scope of your choice. Mount good glass, feed it quality ammo, and this rifle will hold up its end of the bargain for a long time.
No, the receiver is drilled and tapped but ships without sights or optics. You'll want to pick up a set of bases and rings that fit the Vanguard action, which uses the same footprint as the Howa 1500. Pair it with a quality 3-9x or 4-12x scope and you're set for most hunting situations.
Yes. Weatherby guarantees the Vanguard will print three-shot groups of .99 inches 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 a lot of the heavy lifting to make that happen.
Absolutely. With quality 90 to 100 grain hunting bullets, the .243 Win has taken untold numbers of whitetail and antelope over the decades. It also doubles nicely as a varmint and predator round with lighter bullets, and the mild recoil makes it a favorite for younger and smaller-framed hunters.
Yes, the 22 inch barrel comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory, so you can add a suppressor or muzzle brake without a trip to the gunsmith. It ships with the muzzle ready to shoot as-is if you'd rather keep it clean and simple.
| UPC | 747115455737 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VDT243NR2T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.75 |
| Package Width | 6.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 9.05 |
| Sights | No |
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