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There's something about a walnut stocked bolt gun that a synthetic rifle just can't match, and the Vanguard Sporter leans into that without giving up anything on the accuracy side. 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 when fed Weatherby factory or premium ammo. That confidence comes from a cold hammer forged 22 inch barrel, a one-piece machined bolt body with a fully enclosed sleeve, and an integral recoil lug that keeps everything locked in place shot after shot.
The stock is A-grade Turkish walnut in a classic Monte Carlo profile with a raised comb, fine diamond point checkering, a rosewood forend cap, and a satin finish that shows off the grain. The metalwork wears a matte bead-blasted blued finish that cuts glare in the field and looks right at home next to the wood. Since mid-2024, Vanguard rifles ship with threaded muzzles standard, so this Sporter is ready for a suppressor or muzzle device right out of the box. The receiver comes drilled and tapped for scope bases, and with .308 Winchester on the barrel you've got one of the most versatile and easy-to-find hunting cartridges ever made, well suited for deer, hogs, black bear, and elk at reasonable ranges.
The two-stage match trigger adjusts down to 2.5 pounds and breaks clean, which makes a real difference when you're squeezing off a shot at a buck across a bean field. The three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt to unload with the trigger still blocked, a feature a lot of hunters won't go without once they've used it. Capacity is 5+1 through a hinged floorplate, so there's no detachable magazine to lose in the leaves. At roughly 7.5 pounds bare, it carries comfortably and soaks up .308 recoil well. This is the kind of rifle that gets handed down, not traded in.
Yes. Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard will print a three-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. That guarantee applies within two years of purchase for the original owner. In real-world use, plenty of owners report tight groups right out of the box once the scope is dialed in.
No, this rifle ships without sights. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so mounting a scope base and rings is quick and painless. Most buyers pair it with a 3-9x or 4-12x hunting scope, which is a great match for the .308's practical range.
You can. The 22 inch barrel comes threaded 1/2×28 from the factory, so it's ready to accept a suppressor or muzzle device with the correct thread pitch or an appropriate adapter. Weatherby made threaded barrels standard across the Vanguard line starting in mid-2024, and this model is part of that updated lineup.
It uses an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate rather than a detachable box, holding 5 rounds plus one in the chamber. The floorplate design keeps the rifle's lines clean and means there's no magazine to misplace in the field. The bolt features an M16-style claw extractor and a one-piece fluted body for smooth, reliable cycling.
| UPC | 747115455805 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VDT308NR2T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .308 / 7.62 NATO |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 48.25 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.7 |
| Package Width | 6.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | 3 Position |
| Shipping Weight | 8.8 |
| Sights | No |
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