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: 308 Win
Barrel Length Range: 24" to 24.99"
Stock Finish Group: Brown
Capacity: 5+1
Stock Material: Wood
Action: Bolt
Oal: 44"
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: 5
Receiver Finish: Matte Blued
Trigger: Adj Two-Stage Match
Weight: 7.50 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 308 Winchester (7.62x51 NATO) was introduced by in 1952. Based on the T65 experimental military cartridge, Winchester essentially jumped the gun with the civilian introduction; the 7.62x51 wasn't officially adopted (or named) until 1954. The military's intent was to create a shorter cartridge that would fit into a lighter version of the M1 Garand. This was successful beyond their wildest dreams: The 308 Winchester is essentially a 30-06 case greatly shortened to 2.015-inch, but it lags only about 100 feet per second behind the 30-06 in velocity, and with it shorter, more efficient case it tends to be more accurate. The 308 is suitable for any hunting for which the 30-06 is suitable--which means almost anything in the world short of large, dangerous game. The 308 is a standard chambering among most manufacturers and is found in all action types. Factory loads are legion, including a wide selection of very accurate match loads. — Craig Boddington
