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There is something about a walnut stocked bolt gun that never goes out of style, and the Vanguard Sporter is Weatherby's way of proving the classics still have teeth. The stock is A-grade Turkish walnut in a Monte Carlo profile with a raised comb, satin finish, and a rosewood forend cap that gives it that old-school custom shop look. Underneath the pretty wood is a proven Vanguard action with a one-piece machined bolt body, fluted for smooth cycling, plus an integral recoil lug and a hinged floorplate so you can dump rounds without running them through the chamber.
Weatherby backs every Vanguard with a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning a three-shot group of .99 inches or better at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammo. The 24 inch cold hammer forged barrel wears a matte bead blasted blued finish, runs a 1:10 twist that stabilizes the heavier .300 Win Mag bullets hunters favor for elk and long pokes on mule deer, and comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory if you want to add a muzzle device down the road. The two-stage match trigger breaks clean and adjusts down to 2.5 pounds, which makes a real difference when you are settling the crosshairs on a bull at last light.
The 3-position safety lets you cycle the bolt with the trigger blocked, a feature worth having when you are unloading in the dark or crossing a fence line. Capacity is 3+1, the receiver comes drilled and tapped for scope bases, and there are no iron sights to work around, so mounting glass is quick and clean.
At around 7.5 pounds bare, it carries well for a magnum and the Monte Carlo comb puts your eye right behind a scope. If you have been wanting one rifle that handles everything from whitetails to elk and still looks right leaning in the corner of a hunting camp, this one checks the boxes.
Yes. Weatherby guarantees a three-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition, within two years of the verified purchase date. The cold hammer forged barrel is a big part of why the Vanguard consistently delivers that kind of accuracy.
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you just need bases, rings, and the scope of your choice. Most buyers pair a .300 Win Mag like this with a 3-9x or 4-12x hunting scope.
Yes, this version has a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle and comes with a thread protector installed. That gives you the option to add a muzzle brake later, which a lot of folks appreciate on a .300 Win Mag to tame recoil at the bench.
It can. The Vanguard uses a match quality two-stage trigger that is user adjustable down to 2.5 pounds. Out of the box it breaks clean, and dialing it lighter is a nice option for precision work or long shots on game.
| UPC | 747115455775 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VDT300NR4T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 24" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .300 Winchester Magnum |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Package Height | 2.75 |
| Package Width | 6.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 9.1 |
| Sights | No |
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