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Most 6.5 Creedmoor bolt guns come with 22 to 24 inches of barrel hanging out front. This one takes a different approach. The Vanguard Black Hills SB runs a 16 inch cold hammer forged barrel capped with Weatherby's 2 inch Accubrake, giving you a rifle that swings fast in tight timber, rides easy in a truck or on an ATV, and balances beautifully once you thread on a suppressor. The 6.5 Creedmoor is an efficient enough cartridge that it still delivers plenty of reach for deer and antelope out of the shorter tube.
Underneath the Black Hills paint job is the same Howa-built action that hunters have trusted for decades, finished and assembled by Weatherby here in the States. You get a one-piece forged receiver with an integral recoil lug, an M16 style extractor for positive case removal, and a fully enclosed bolt sleeve that vents gases away from your face if a primer ever lets go. The two-stage match trigger breaks clean and adjusts down to 2.5 pounds, and the 3-position safety lets you unload with the safety engaged or lock the bolt down entirely. Weatherby backs the whole package with their sub-MOA guarantee, a 3-shot group of .99 inches or better at 100 yards with factory or premium ammo.
The polymer Monte Carlo stock from Peak 44 wears a hand-painted sponge finish in green and tan over black, and the raised comb lines your eye up naturally behind a scope. Weatherby ships this rifle ready for glass with a Picatinny rail up top, plus an Arca/Pic adapter on the forend so you can clamp into a tripod or attach a bipod without hunting down extra hardware. Between the weather-resistant matte blued metalwork, the 4+1 capacity, and the 1:8 twist that stabilizes heavy 6.5mm bullets, this is a compact rig built to earn its keep season after season.
Yes. Weatherby guarantees all Vanguard rifles will print a 3-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when fed Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The guarantee applies to the original purchaser for two years from the verified purchase date.
You can. The Accubrake threads onto the barrel, so it comes off easily and the muzzle threads accept a direct-thread suppressor or another muzzle device. The short 16 inch barrel is a big part of what makes this model appealing for suppressed setups, since the overall length stays manageable even with a can attached.
You will give up some velocity compared to a 22 or 24 inch barrel, typically in the neighborhood of 25 to 30 fps per inch. The 6.5 Creedmoor burns its powder efficiently though, so you still have plenty of energy for deer-sized game at practical hunting distances. The trade-off buys you a much handier rifle in blinds, timber, and vehicles.
Vanguard actions and barrels are made by Howa in Japan, with Weatherby handling final assembly in the United States. Howa has been building Vanguard actions since 1970 and they have a well-earned reputation for smooth cycling and durability. The action features an M16 style extractor and a one-piece receiver with an integral recoil lug.
| UPC | 747115462384 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VBS65CMR18B |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Safety | 3 Position |
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