The Weatherby Vanguard Sporter is a full-size bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .223 REM/5.56 NATO with a 24″ barrel. It pairs a Turkish A-grade walnut Monte Carlo stock with a matte bead-blasted blued metal finish and a match-quality two-stage trigger adjustable down to 2.5 lbs. Weatherby guarantees three-shot groups of .99″ or less at 100 yards when used with specified Weatherby factory or premium ammunition.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .223 REM/5.56 NATO.
- The barrel length is 24 inches.
- The action is a Bolt Action.
- The magazine capacity is 5 rounds and uses a hinged floorplate rather than a detachable magazine.
- The stock is A-grade Turkish walnut with a Monte Carlo profile.
- The metal finish is a matte bead-blasted blued finish.
- The unloaded weight is approximately 7.5 pounds.
- The barrel rate of twist is 1:9″.
- The barrel is threaded (1/2×28).
- The trigger is a match-quality two-stage unit adjustable down to 2.5 lbs.
Combining classic walnut aesthetics with Weatherby’s accuracy standard and user-adjustable controls, the Vanguard Sporter is well-suited to varmint and small-game hunting as well as precision target work. Its threaded 24″ barrel, hinged floorplate magazine, and refined trigger make it a practical choice for shooters who value traditional styling and consistent performance.
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