Description
Most rifles are cut for a six-foot frame, and everyone else just makes do. The Camilla line is Weatherby's answer to that, designed with direct input from women and built around a 13-inch length of pull, a shortened grip-to-trigger reach, and a high comb that lines your eye up behind a scope naturally instead of forcing you to crane your neck. The Wilderness version trades walnut for a hand-laid green fiberglass stock with black webbing, so you get that tailored fit in a package that shrugs off rain, mud, and truck-bed abuse.
A Vanguard Action Underneath the Camilla Name
This is still a true Vanguard at its core, which means a smooth two-lug bolt with a fluted body, a match-quality two-stage trigger, and Weatherby's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee when fed quality factory ammunition. The 20-inch cold hammer forged barrel wears a matte blued finish that keeps glare down in the field, and the muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28 so adding a suppressor or muzzle brake is a two-minute job. In .223 Rem, recoil is already mild; put a can on this rifle and it becomes about as pleasant as centerfire shooting gets.
Where the Camilla Wilderness .223 Earns Its Keep
The .223 chambering makes this a natural fit for coyotes, foxes, and other predators, plus it doubles as a fantastic trainer for a new hunter working up to bigger calibers. At roughly 6.5 pounds with a 39.5-inch overall length, it carries easily on long walks and swings quickly on called-in dogs. The internal magazine holds five rounds with one more in the chamber, and the receiver is drilled and tapped so you can mount glass and go.
Plenty of rifles claim to fit smaller frames. This one was engineered for it from the first sketch, and it shows the moment you shoulder it. If the stock fits, the hits follow, and the Camilla Wilderness makes sure the stock fits.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Vanguard Camilla Wilderness
- Manufacturer Part Number: VWC223RR0T
- UPC: 747115456406
- Caliber: .223 Remington
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 20 in, cold hammer forged
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
- Capacity: 5+1
- Overall Length: 39.5 in
- Weight: 6.5 lbs
- Length of Pull: 13 in
- Stock: Green fiberglass with black webbing
- Finish: Matte blued
- Trigger: Adjustable two-stage
- Hand Orientation: Right Hand
What’s Included
- Weatherby Vanguard Camilla Wilderness rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Vanguard Camilla Wilderness only for women?
It was designed with input from women and sized around a smaller frame, but there is nothing gender-specific about good fit. The 13-inch length of pull and high comb work great for youth hunters and anyone who finds standard stocks too long. If a typical rifle feels like a stretch, this one will feel right at home.
Does the Camilla Wilderness come with Weatherby's accuracy guarantee?
Yes. Like other Vanguard rifles, it carries Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee, meaning it will print a three-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards with Weatherby factory or premium factory ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and two-stage trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there.
Can I mount a suppressor on this rifle?
That is one of its best features. The 20-inch barrel is threaded in the common 1/2×28 pattern, so most .22 caliber rated suppressors and muzzle brakes will spin right on. Paired with the already mild .223 Rem cartridge, a suppressed Camilla is exceptionally comfortable to shoot.
Does the Vanguard Camilla use a detachable magazine?
No, it feeds from an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, holding five rounds plus one in the chamber in .223 Rem. The floorplate design keeps the rifle slim for carrying and means there is no separate magazine to lose in the field.





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