Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter Bolt Action Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor 20" Barrel 4 Round Capacity Black Composite Stock With Orange & Gray Sponge Patterns Matte Blue Finish
The Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, designed for hunting and shooting sports. It has a 20 inch barrel and a four-round capacity, making it easy to maneuver in tight spaces. The black composite stock is adorned with orange and gray sponge patterns for added grip, and the matte blue finish on the barrel and action is both durable and attractive.
The Vanguard Compact Hunter is built on Weatherby's Vanguard action, which is known for its accuracy and reliability. It has a two-stage trigger that can be adjusted to the shooter's preference, and a three-position safety that allows the shooter to cycle the action while the safety is engaged.
The stock of the Vanguard Compact Hunter is made from a high-quality composite material, and features a raised comb that provides a comfortable and consistent cheek weld. The orange and gray sponge patterns add grip and help to prevent slippage, even in wet conditions.
The rifle also features a free-floated barrel, which allows the barrel to vibrate freely and reduces the effects of harmonics on accuracy. Additionally, the Vanguard Compact Hunter comes with a Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad, which helps to absorb recoil and makes the rifle more comfortable to shoot.
Overall, the Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter is a high-quality and reliable rifle that is well-suited for hunting and shooting sports. Its combination of accuracy, reliability, and maneuverability, along with the orange and gray sponge patterns and matte blue finish, make it an excellent choice for those who demand the best from their hunting rifle.
Type: Rifle: Bolt Action
Model Series: Vanguard
Caliber/Gauge: 6.5 Creedmoor
Capacity: 4+1
Barrel Length: 20 in.
Safety: 3 Position
Compact: Yes
Frame Finish: Matte Blue
Embellishments: Orange|Gray Sponge Pattern
Drilled & Tapped: Yes
Firearm Stock: Injection Molded Composite
Features: Fluted Bolt Body, Cold Hammer-forged Barrel, Weatherby SUB-MOA Guarantee
Finish: Blue
Trigger: Adjustable 2-Stage
Magazine Type: Hinged Floorplate
Trigger Pull Average: 3
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Description: #1 Contour
Threaded Barrel: Yes
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Minimum Pull Length: 12.5 in.
Maximum Pull Length: 13.625
Sling Attachment: Yes
Buttplate/Recoil Pad: Vanguard Recoil Pad
Cable Trigger Lock: Yes
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
The 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced by Hornady in 2008. Uniquely, it was designed for accuracy with long-range competition in mind. Using a 308 Winchester (30 TC, 300 Savage) case shortened to 1.920 inches, it will feed through the shortest existing bolt actions, but remains supersonic to well beyond 1000 yards. Standard velocity is a 140-grain .264-inch bullet at 2820 fps, also making it an effective but mild-recoiling medium-range hunting cartridge. The 6.5 Creedmoor was introduced with little fanfare, but after it started winning matches shooters took notice. This is an unusual phenomenon for a cartridge to suddenly "take off" years after its introduction, but that's the story of the 6.5 Creedmoor--after about 2016 it became one of the most-talked-about cartridges, with both rifle and ammunition offerings expanding rapidly.
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Craig Boddington
