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The Vanguard Outfitter is what happens when Weatherby takes their proven High Country platform and dresses it for hard weather. The barreled action wears Graphite Black Cerakote from muzzle to bolt knob, and the tan Monte Carlo synthetic stock gets a hand-applied brown and white sponge pattern, so no two look exactly alike. Chambered in .243 Winchester, this one covers a lot of ground, whether that's whitetail, antelope, coyotes, or a first deer rifle for a young hunter who doesn't need to get beat up at the bench.
The 24 inch #2 contour barrel is cold hammer-forged, then spiral fluted to trim weight and add surface area for faster cooling on long range sessions. The muzzle is threaded and ships with Weatherby's Accubrake installed, which takes the already mild .243 recoil down to nearly nothing. Prefer a suppressor? Spin the brake off and you're ready. Weatherby backs every Vanguard with a Sub-MOA guarantee, a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards with premium or Weatherby factory ammo, and the 1:10 twist stabilizes the popular bullet weights in this caliber just fine.
The Vanguard action has been earning its keep for over 50 years. You get an integral recoil lug, a straight-fluted bolt with a fully enclosed sleeve that redirects gas away from your face if a case ever lets go, and an M16-style extractor for positive ejection in dust, mud, or freezing rain. The match-quality two-stage trigger adjusts down to 2.5 pounds and breaks clean, while the 3-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the safety still engaged. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting glass is quick work.
At 6.75 pounds bare and 44 inches overall, it carries well without feeling whippy, and the Monte Carlo stock's raised comb lines your eye up naturally behind a scope. Textured grip points and sling swivel studs round out a rifle that's ready for the truck, the treestand, or a long hike into the high country.
No, this rifle ships without iron sights or optics. The steel receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you can mount bases and rings for whatever scope fits your hunting style. Most owners pair the 24 inch barrel with a 3-9x or 4-12x hunting scope.
Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard will print a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. That guarantee runs two years from the verified purchase date for the original buyer. In practice, the cold hammer-forged barrel and adjustable two-stage trigger make it very achievable with ammo the rifle likes.
Yes. The muzzle is threaded, and the Accubrake simply spins off, so you can attach a suppressor or a thread protector instead. Just keep in mind that removing the brake will bring back a bit more felt recoil, though in .243 Win it stays mild either way.
No, the Vanguard Outfitter in .243 Win feeds from an internal magazine holding 4 rounds, plus one in the chamber for 4+1 total. It uses a hinged floorplate design, which keeps the rifle's belly slim and means there's no separate magazine to lose in the field.
| UPC | 747115455959 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VHH243NR4B |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Package Height | 2.6 |
| Package Width | 6.6 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 8.9 |
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