Description
Most rifles marketed to women are just standard models with a shorter stock and a coat of pink paint. The Vanguard Camilla is a different animal. Weatherby put real research into how a rifle should fit a smaller frame, and it shows everywhere on this gun: a 13-inch length of pull, a slimmer grip with a gentle palm swell and shorter reach to the trigger, a slender forearm, and a raised comb that lines your eye up behind a scope naturally. The recoil pad is even canted to settle into the shoulder the way a woman's build calls for. Named after Camilla Weatherby, wife of founder Roy Weatherby, it is a fitting tribute that pulls its weight in the field.
A Vanguard Action Underneath the Pretty Wood
Don't let the looks fool you into thinking this is all show. Under that stock sits the proven Vanguard action with a match-quality two-stage trigger, a three-position safety, and Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee of three shots under an inch at 100 yards with premium or Weatherby factory ammo. The 20-inch barrel wears a matte, bead-blasted blued finish that keeps glare down on sunny days, and the threaded muzzle leaves the door open for a suppressor or brake down the road. At 6.5 pounds with a 39.5-inch overall length, it carries easy and comes up fast.
Why the Camilla in 223 Rem Makes Sense
The 223 Rem chambering is the sweetheart of the Camilla lineup for anyone recoil-sensitive or just getting started. It is cheap to feed, easy on the shoulder, and plenty accurate for varmints, predators, and long afternoons at the range. The 5+1 capacity feeds from a hinged floorplate, so there is no magazine to lose in the truck.
Camilla Craftsmanship You Can See
The satin-finished Turkish A-grade walnut with fleur-de-lis checkering and rosewood forend and grip caps gives this rifle the kind of character you rarely find at this level. It is the sort of gun that gets handed down, not traded in. Receiver comes drilled and tapped, so pick out a scope and go shoot.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Manufacturer Part Number: VWR223RR0T
- UPC: 747115456468
- Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel Length: 20 in, threaded
- Barrel/Receiver Finish: Matte, bead-blasted blued
- Stock: Turkish A-grade walnut, Monte Carlo with rosewood accents
- Length of Pull: 13 in
- Overall Length: 39.5 in
- Weight: 6.5 lbs
- Safety: 3-Position
- Trigger: Match-quality two-stage
- Accuracy: Sub-MOA guarantee with premium or Weatherby factory ammo
What’s Included
- Weatherby Vanguard Camilla bolt-action rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Weatherby Vanguard Camilla only for women?
It was designed around the ergonomics of women and smaller-framed shooters, but plenty of shorter-statured men and younger hunters love it too. The 13-inch length of pull, slim grip, and high comb work for anyone who finds full-size rifles too long or awkward. If a standard stock feels like a stretch, the Camilla will feel right at home.
Does the Vanguard Camilla 223 come with a scope or sights?
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting a scope base and rings is quick and painless. The raised Monte Carlo comb is shaped specifically to give you proper eye alignment behind a scope.
Is the barrel on this Camilla threaded for a suppressor?
Yes, this VWR223RR0T model features a 20-inch threaded barrel, so you can add a suppressor or muzzle brake whenever you are ready. That is a nice bonus in a light-recoiling 223, since a can makes it even more pleasant for new or recoil-sensitive folks.
How accurate is the Weatherby Vanguard Camilla?
Like every Vanguard, it carries Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee: a three-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The match-quality two-stage trigger helps you get the most out of it. Owners regularly report tight groups well past 100 yards once it is scoped and sighted in.




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