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There's something about a blued barrel over real walnut that never goes out of style, and the Weatherby Vanguard Sporter nails that look without sacrificing anything on the performance side. The Grade A Turkish walnut Monte Carlo stock wears a satin finish, fine diamond point checkering, and a rosewood forend cap, so this is a rifle you'll be proud to pull out of the case at deer camp. Underneath the good looks sits a cold hammer forged 24-inch barrel with a target crown, and Weatherby backs every Vanguard with a sub-MOA guarantee: three shots into .99 inches or better at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammo.
The action is where the Vanguard has built its reputation. You get a one-piece machined and fluted bolt body, a fully enclosed bolt sleeve, and an integral recoil lug for consistency shot after shot. The two-stage match trigger is adjustable down to around 2.5 pounds, which gives you that crisp, predictable break that makes precise shots easier when a buck steps out at 250 yards. The 3-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the safety engaged, a feature plenty of hunters appreciate when unloading at the truck.
The .270 Winchester has been dropping deer, antelope, and elk for nearly a century, and the 24-inch barrel here wrings out the full velocity the cartridge was designed for. Ammo is everywhere, recoil is manageable, and the flat trajectory forgives small range estimation errors. The hinged floorplate holds five rounds and makes unloading quick and simple, while the 1:10 twist stabilizes the full range of common .270 bullet weights. The muzzle comes threaded 1/2×28, so adding a suppressor or brake down the road is painless.
The receiver arrives drilled and tapped with no sights installed, so plan on adding a scope and rings. Put a quality piece of glass on top and this rifle is ready for a lifetime of seasons.
No, this rifle ships without sights or optics. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting a scope base and rings is straightforward. Budget for quality glass since the rifle's sub-MOA capability deserves an optic that can keep up.
Yes, the 24-inch barrel comes threaded 1/2×28 with a target crown, so it will accept most suppressors and muzzle brakes using that common thread pattern. That gives you room to grow the setup later without a trip to a gunsmith.
Weatherby guarantees the Vanguard Sporter will print a three-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when fired with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. That level of accuracy backing is rare in this price class. Owners regularly report groups well under an inch with loads their rifle likes, so it pays to test a few different bullet weights.
No, it feeds from an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate, holding five rounds plus one in the chamber. The floorplate design keeps the rifle's lines clean and lets you dump rounds quickly at the end of a hunt. It's a traditional setup that matches the rifle's classic walnut styling.
| UPC | 747115455768 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VDT270NR4T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 24" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .270 Winchester |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.75 |
| Package Width | 6.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 9.05 |
| Sights | No |
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