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The .300 Weatherby Magnum is one of the flattest shooting, hardest hitting big game cartridges ever made, and it only makes sense to run it in a rifle wearing the Weatherby name. The Vanguard Badlands chambers Roy Weatherby's signature magnum in a Howa-built push feed action known for smooth cycling and strength, with a fluted one-piece machined bolt, fully enclosed bolt sleeve, and an integral recoil lug forged right into the receiver. The 24 inch cold hammer forged #2 contour barrel comes threaded from the factory, so adding a brake or suppressor is easy, and with a stout magnum like this, a good brake is worth considering.
This was the first production rifle to wear the Badlands Approach pattern, and it suits the platform well. The camo uses a neutral, adaptive color palette that shifts with your surroundings and lighting, breaking up the rifle's outline so it disappears in sage, timber, or rimrock. The barrel, receiver, and trigger guard are coated in Burnt Bronze Cerakote, a thin film ceramic finish that shrugs off weather, scratches, and hard miles in a scabbard or pack.
The match quality two-stage trigger breaks clean and adjusts down to 2.5 pounds, which is a big part of why every Vanguard carries a sub-MOA guarantee: three shots under an inch at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammo. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt to unload with the safety engaged, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped for your scope base of choice.
The polymer Monte Carlo stock has a raised comb that lines your eye up naturally behind a scope, and the Vanguard recoil pad takes real bite out of the .300 Wby's push. At 7.5 pounds bare, it carries fine on long hunts while keeping enough heft to stay steady on the shot. A hinged floorplate makes unloading the 3+1 magazine quick and painless. For elk, moose, bear, or long poke mule deer, this one covers a lot of ground.
It does. Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard will put three shots into .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when fed Weatherby factory or premium ammunition, valid for two years from purchase for the original owner. That kind of guarantee on a rifle at this price point is a big part of the Vanguard's reputation.
Yes, this version ships with a 24 inch threaded barrel, so you can spin on a muzzle brake or suppressor without a trip to the gunsmith. Given the .300 Weatherby Magnum's recoil, a good brake makes range sessions a lot more pleasant. Just note it does not come with a brake installed.
No, it ships without sights, but the receiver comes drilled and tapped so mounting a scope base is straightforward. A quality variable optic in the 3-15x or 4-16x range is a popular pairing for a flat shooting magnum like this. Budget for good rings and bases since the .300 Wby will shake loose anything flimsy.
The .300 Weatherby Magnum is a proven choice for elk, moose, bear, and long range work on deer and antelope in open country. It shoots flatter and hits harder than a .300 Win Mag, which gives you extra reach when the shot stretches out. The camo stock, Cerakote metal, and 7.5 pound weight make this a legitimate carry-all-day mountain rifle.
| UPC | 747115455539 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VAP300WR4T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 24" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 Weatherby Magnum |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 6.6 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 9.0 |
| Sights | No Sights |
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