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There are plenty of compact rifles out there, but not many come with a written accuracy promise. Every Weatherby Vanguard is guaranteed to put three shots into .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammo, and this Compact Hunter in .223 Rem is no exception. The 20 inch #1 contour barrel is cold hammer forged with a 1:8 twist that stabilizes heavier bullets, and it ships threaded 1/2-28 with Weatherby's recoil-taming Accubrake already on the muzzle. Spin the brake off and you have a suppressor-ready host, with a thread protector included for clean shooting without either.
The Compact Hunter's best trick is its adjustable length of pull. Removable spacers in the Monte Carlo stock let you set it anywhere from 12.5 to 13.625 inches, so a rifle that fits a ten year old this season still fits them in high school. The black polymer stock wears gray and orange sponge accents that give it some personality without going over the top, and the raised comb lines your eye up naturally behind a scope. At 6.5 pounds and 39 to 40 inches overall, it carries easily and handles well inside a blind or on a walk through thick cover.
Underneath the youth-friendly dimensions is the same action that built the Vanguard's reputation. You get a match-quality two-stage trigger that breaks clean and can be tuned down to 2.5 pounds, a fluted one-piece bolt body, a hinged floorplate over the 5+1 capacity magazine, and a 3-position safety that lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger blocked. The barrel, receiver, bolt, and safety all wear Tungsten Cerakote, which shrugs off wet weather and rough truck rides far better than traditional bluing.
Between the light-recoiling .223 chambering, the muzzle brake, and the adjustable fit, this is one of the easiest centerfire rifles to learn on. It also earns a permanent spot in the safe as a handy predator and varmint rig once the training wheels come off.
It's one of the better options out there for young hunters. The stock spacers adjust length of pull from 12.5 to 13.625 inches so the rifle fits properly now and grows with them, and .223 Rem paired with the Accubrake keeps recoil almost nonexistent. Just keep in mind that .223 is better suited to varmints and predators in most areas, so check what your local game rules allow for deer before making it the dedicated deer gun.
Weatherby backs every Vanguard with a guarantee of a 3-shot group measuring .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel, as long as you're running Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The cold hammer forged barrel and adjustable two-stage trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there. Feed it quality ammo it likes and it will hold up its end of the deal.
Yes. The 20 inch barrel is threaded 1/2-28, and the included Accubrake spins right off to make room for a can. A thread protector is also included if you want to shoot without the brake or a suppressor attached.
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, so plan on picking up mounts and a scope to go with it. A compact 3-9x is a popular pairing that keeps the whole setup light and balanced.
| UPC | 747115451456 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VYH223RR2B |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | TUNGSTEN |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Package Height | 2.6 |
| Package Width | 6.6 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 8.65 |
| Sights | No |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
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