Description
Straight-wall cartridges have earned a real following among deer hunters, and the .350 Legend is one of the best of the bunch. Soft on the shoulder, plenty of punch inside 200 yards, and easy to shoot well. Weatherby chambered it in the Vanguard Black Hills and gave it a 20 inch cold hammer forged heavy contour barrel, which keeps the rifle short and quick handling in a blind or thick timber. The muzzle comes threaded, so adding a suppressor or brake down the road is simple.
What Sets the Vanguard Black Hills Apart
The heart of this rifle is the proven Vanguard action, a two-lug push-feed design with an integral recoil lug and a track record for smooth cycling and durability. Every Vanguard Black Hills carries Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee, meaning a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards with Weatherby factory or premium ammo. The match-grade two-stage trigger helps you cash in on that accuracy, and the three-position safety locks the bolt handle on safe so nothing snags open while you're moving through cover.
Peak 44 Touches You'll Appreciate
Weatherby partnered with Peak 44 on this edition, and it shows. A Picatinny rail comes mounted on the action so you can bolt on a scope without hunting down bases, and the forend wears an Arca/Pic adapter for clamping in a bipod or tripod. The Monte Carlo synthetic stock has a raised comb that lines your eye up naturally behind a scope, and each one gets a hand-applied green and tan sponge paint job over black at Weatherby's shop in Sheridan, Wyoming, so no two look exactly alike.
A .350 Legend Built for the Long Haul
Matte blued metalwork and the weather-resistant polymer stock mean this rifle shrugs off rain, snow, and the bumps that come with real hunting seasons. With a 5+1 capacity and a hinged floorplate, it's a straightforward, dependable setup. For anyone wanting a straight-wall deer rifle that shoots like it costs more, this one is tough to beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Vanguard Black Hills
- MPN: VBS350NR0O
- UPC: 747115459896
- Caliber: .350 Legend
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 20"
- Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged, Heavy Contour, Threaded
- Capacity: 5+1
- Overall Length: 40"
- Stock: Peak 44 Monte Carlo Synthetic, Black w/ Green & Tan Accents
- Metal Finish: Matte Blued
- Trigger: Match-Grade Two-Stage, Adjustable
- Safety: 3-Position
- Accuracy: Sub-MOA Guarantee (.99" 3-shot group at 100 yds)
- Optics Mounting: Peak 44 Picatinny Rail (Installed)
What’s Included
- Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills rifle
- Peak 44 Picatinny optics rail (factory installed)
- Peak 44 Arca/Pic adapter on forend (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Vanguard Black Hills in .350 Legend come with a muzzle brake?
No, and that's by design. While other calibers in the Black Hills lineup ship with Weatherby's Accubrake ST, the .350 Legend produces mild recoil that doesn't call for one. The 20 inch barrel is still threaded, so you can add a brake or suppressor whenever you like.
Do I need to buy scope bases for this rifle?
Nope, that's one of the perks of the Black Hills edition. It comes from the factory with a Peak 44 Picatinny rail already mounted on the action, so all you need are rings and your scope of choice. The raised Monte Carlo comb on the stock also gives you a natural cheek weld behind an optic.
How accurate is the Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills?
Weatherby backs every Vanguard with a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and match-grade two-stage trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there. That's more accuracy than most hunters will ever need from a .350 Legend.
Is .350 Legend a good deer cartridge?
It's become a favorite for whitetail for good reason. Recoil is gentle enough for newer hunters and smaller-framed folks, yet it delivers plenty of energy on deer-sized game inside 200 yards. Ammo is widely available from most major manufacturers, and paired with this rifle's short 20 inch barrel it makes a handy setup for blinds and thick cover.




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