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The Vanguard Compact takes everything people like about Weatherby's workhorse bolt action and packs it into a shorter, lighter rifle that fits just about anybody. The trick is a removable spacer in the black synthetic stock that adjusts length of pull from 12 1/2 inches out to 13 5/8 inches. Set it short for a young hunter or a smaller-framed shooter, then add the spacer back as they grow. That makes this one of the few rifles that can start as a first deer gun and still be pulling duty years down the road without feeling like a kids' toy.
Underneath the compact stock is the same proven Vanguard action found on Weatherby's full-size rifles, complete with a fluted bolt body, a three-position safety, and a two-stage match trigger that adjusts down to around 2.5 pounds. The 20 inch #1 contour barrel is cold hammer forged with a bead-blasted matte blued finish, and the muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 so adding a suppressor or muzzle brake is a five-minute job. A 1:8 twist stabilizes the full range of 6.5 Creedmoor bullet weights, from light varmint loads up to heavy match projectiles. The 4+1 capacity feeds from an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, so unloading at the truck is quick and there's no detachable mag to lose in the leaves.
Weatherby backs every Vanguard with a sub-MOA guarantee, promising a three-shot group under an inch at 100 yards with quality factory ammunition. At roughly 6.75 pounds and around 39 to 40 inches overall depending on spacer setup, it carries easily in a treestand, a blind, or on a long walk into the timber. Pair the mild recoil of 6.5 Creedmoor with the shorter stock option and you have a rifle that builds confidence instead of flinches. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so plan on adding bases, rings, and the scope of your choice before heading to the range.
Not at all. The stock adjusts from a 12 1/2 inch to 13 5/8 inch length of pull with a removable spacer, so it fits young or smaller-framed hunters short and full-grown adults with the spacer installed. Plenty of folks buy it as a handy, shorter truck or treestand rifle for themselves.
No, it ships without sights. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you'll want to pick up bases and rings for the optic of your choice. Most owners run a 3-9x or similar hunting scope on this setup.
Yes, the 20 inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 at the muzzle, which is the common pattern for most 6.5 Creedmoor suppressors and muzzle brakes. The shorter barrel also keeps the overall package manageable once a can is attached.
Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard will shoot a three-shot group of .99 inch or better at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The two-stage match trigger and 1:8 twist hammer forged barrel do a lot of the work, so with good ammo and a solid rest, sub-MOA groups are a realistic expectation.
| UPC | 747115456550 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VYT65CMR0T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 6.7 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 8.5 |
| Sights | No |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
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