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The 7mm PRC has become one of the go-to long range hunting cartridges in short order, and Weatherby chambering it in the Vanguard Obsidian with a 20 inch threaded barrel is a smart move. Screw a suppressor onto a 24 or 26 inch magnum barrel and you end up with something better suited for pole vaulting than still hunting. Start at 20 inches and you get a rig that balances well with a can attached, still pushes heavy high-BC bullets fast enough to matter way out there, and slides in and out of a truck or blind without a fight.
The Vanguard action has earned its keep for years, and this one carries the full package. The cold hammer forged barrel is backed by Weatherby's Sub-MOA guarantee, meaning three shots under an inch at 100 yards with quality factory ammo. The two-stage trigger breaks clean and adjusts down to around 2.5 pounds, which is better than most rifles in this class ship with. You also get a one-piece machined receiver with an integral recoil lug, an M16-style extractor for positive case removal, and a fully enclosed bolt sleeve that directs gases away from your face if things ever go sideways.
The black Monte Carlo synthetic stock shrugs off rain, snow, and rough handling, and the raised comb lines your eye up naturally behind a scope. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting glass is straightforward. A three-position safety lets you cycle the bolt to unload with the safety still engaged, a feature experienced hunters genuinely appreciate.
Capacity is 3+1, which covers just about any hunting scenario you will run into. With factory loads pushing 175 and 180 grain bullets that hold energy and buck wind exceptionally well, this rifle is at home on elk ridges, open-country mule deer, and whitetail beanfields alike. Add a can, top it with good glass, and it is ready to go to work.
Yes. Weatherby backs Vanguard rifles with a Sub-MOA guarantee, meaning a three-shot group of 0.99 inches or less at 100 yards using Weatherby factory or premium factory ammunition. Owners regularly report these rifles shooting well beyond what the price point suggests, especially once they find a load the barrel likes.
You give up some velocity compared to a 24 inch tube, usually in the neighborhood of 100 to 130 fps depending on the load. The 7mm PRC has enough case capacity that it still delivers plenty of reach for practical hunting distances. The trade-off is a rifle that handles far better with a suppressor attached, which is exactly why this configuration exists.
No sights or rings are included. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you will want to pick up bases and rings that fit the Vanguard/Howa 1500 footprint. Mounting options are plentiful since that pattern is one of the most widely supported out there.
The middle position locks the trigger while still letting you work the bolt, so you can load or unload the rifle with the safety engaged. The rearmost position locks both the bolt and trigger for carrying, and the forward position is fire. It is a practical setup that adds real peace of mind climbing in and out of stands.
| UPC | 747115462377 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | VTX7MMPR0T |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7MM PRC |
| Capacity | 3 + 1 |
| Safety | 3 Position |
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