The Weatherby Vanguard Badlands is a bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum. It pairs a 24-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and an adjustable two-stage trigger with a lightweight polymer Monte Carlo stock in Badlands Approach camo for field-ready concealment. The metalwork features a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish while the action includes a fluted bolt body, integral recoil lug and a 3-position safety. Drilled and tapped receiver and a hinged floorplate enhance mounting options and field use.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum.
- Barrel length is 24 inches and features a cold hammer-forged Vanguard #2 contour.
- Action is a Bolt Action.
- Weight is 7.5 pounds.
- Overall length is 44.5 inches.
- Magazine capacity is 3 rounds with a hinged floorplate; the magazine is not detachable.
- Stock is a polymer Monte Carlo in Badlands Approach camo.
- Finish is Burnt Bronze Cerakote on metal components.
- Trigger is an adjustable two-stage match-quality trigger.
- Additional features include a fluted bolt body and a drilled & tapped receiver for optics.
Built to blend concealment and accuracy, the Vanguard Badlands combines Weatherby’s proven action and barrel work with the Badlands Approach camo and ergonomic Monte Carlo stock for practical use in varied terrain. Its combination of a cold hammer-forged barrel, adjustable two-stage trigger and field-oriented features makes it a straightforward choice for hunters and precision-minded shooters seeking dependable performance and refined fit-and-finish.
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