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The Vanguard Obsidian is what happens when Weatherby takes everything people love about the Vanguard action and wraps it in a clean, all-black package that shrugs off weather. This one comes chambered in 6.5 PRC, a cartridge that has earned its keep with hunters who want flat trajectories, strong downrange energy, and manageable recoil for shots that stretch well past where a lot of classic cartridges start running out of steam. The 24 inch cold hammer-forged barrel gives the PRC room to build velocity, and it comes threaded from the factory so adding a suppressor or muzzle brake takes minutes, not a trip to the gunsmith.
Every Vanguard carries Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee, meaning a three-shot group under an inch at 100 yards from a cold barrel with premium ammo. That is a promise usually reserved for rifles costing quite a bit more. The match-quality two-stage trigger breaks clean and is user adjustable down to around 2.5 pounds, so you can dial it in to your preference. Under the hood you get a one-piece fluted bolt body, an M16-style extractor for positive case removal, a fully enclosed bolt sleeve, and an integrated recoil lug. This is the same proven action architecture that has made the Vanguard a favorite since 1970.
The black polymer Monte Carlo stock puts your eye in line with a scope naturally and holds steady whether it is bone dry or soaked through, while the Graphite Black Cerakote on the barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob, and safety adds serious corrosion resistance on top of the sleek look. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger blocked, which is a handy touch when unloading at the truck. At roughly 7.5 pounds bare, it carries comfortably on long hikes without feeling whippy on the shoulder. Feeding comes from a 3+1 hinged floorplate magazine, plenty for a hunting rifle. Top it with quality glass and this is a rig that will earn a permanent spot in the rotation, whether you are chasing elk across a canyon or punching steel on the weekend.
Yes. Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard will print a three-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when fed Weatherby factory or premium ammunition, within two years of verified purchase. That guarantee applies to this Obsidian model just like the rest of the Vanguard line.
It is. The 24 inch cold hammer-forged barrel comes threaded from the factory with a thread protector installed, so you can mount a suppressor or muzzle brake without any gunsmithing. That's a nice bonus in a soft-shooting cartridge like 6.5 PRC if you want to quiet things down even further.
No sights or optics are included. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, so you'll want to pick up mounts and glass suited to how you plan to use it. Given the 6.5 PRC's long-range legs, a quality scope in the 3-15x or 4-16x range is a popular pairing.
No, the 6.5 PRC Vanguard Obsidian feeds from an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate, holding 3 rounds plus one in the chamber. The floorplate drops open for quick, safe unloading without cycling rounds through the action. It keeps the rifle's belly slick and snag-free for carrying in the field.
| UPC | 747115454235 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VTX65PPR4T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 24" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5 PRC |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 6.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 9.05 |
| Sights | No |
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