Weatherby Vanguard Sporter Bolt Action Rifle 257 Weatherby Magnum 24" Barrel 3 Round Capacity Grade A Turkish Walnut Monte Carlo Stock Matte Blued Finish
The Weatherby Vanguard Sporter pays tribute to Weatherby's classic Walnut finish. Like all Weatherbys, the Sporter is guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99" or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) when used with specified Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. The Vanguard Sporter includes an adjustable Match two-stage trigger; Walnut Monte Carlo stock; matte bead blasted blued finish and a 3-position safety.
Brand: Weatherby
Category: Rifles
Series: Sporter
Model: Vanguard
Caliber: 257 Wthby Mag
Barrel Length Range: 24" to 24.99"
Stock Finish Group: Brown
Capacity: 3+1
Stock Material: Wood
Action: Bolt
Oal: 44.50"
Hand: Right Hand
Sights: None
Size: Full Size
Barrel Finish: Bead Blasted Blued
Barrel Material: Steel
Muzzle: Target Crown
Twist: 1:10"
Receiver Description: Drilled & Tapped
Trigger Pull Weight: 2.50 lbs
Drop: .75" @ Comb & 1.25" @ Heel
Receiver Material: Steel
Safety: 3-Position
Thread Pattern: 1 / 2"x28
Stock Description: Monte Carlo
Barrel Description: #2 Threaded
Barrel Length: 24"
Length of Pull: 13.63"
Max Capacity: 3
Receiver Finish: Matte Blued
Trigger: Adj Two-Stage Match
Weight: 7.80 lbs
Stock Finish: Grade A Turkish Walnut
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 257 Weatherby Magnum was designed by Roy Weatherby in 1944, so is one of the original Weathery Magnum cartridges. It is based on the belted 300 H&H case shortened, blown out, and necked down. It is by some margin the fastest commercial 25-caliber cartridge, and Roy Weatherby often commented that it was his personal favorite. With an 87-grain bullet at 3825 feet per second, a 100-grain bullet at 3602, and a 120-grain bullet at 3305 it is one of the flattest-shooting of all commercial cartridges. With heavier bullets of tough construction it can be effectively used on elk-sized game, and it is an excellent choice for longer shots on deer, antelope, and mountain game. Despite its attributes it has never become extremely popular, with Weatherby remaining the primary source for both rifles and ammunition. Federal has also offered a 257 Weatherby Magnum load, and a few other rifles have been chambered to it. — Craig Boddington
