The Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter is a bolt-action sporting rifle built for compact handling and precision. It features length-of-pull adjustability for a range of shooters and a threaded 20-inch barrel that is ready for a muzzle device or suppressor. The rifle pairs a synthetic bi-tone Monte Carlo stock with Weatherby engineering intended for consistent accuracy.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .308 Win (7.62×51 NATO).
- Action: Bolt action.
- Barrel length: 20 inches.
- Rate of twist: 1:10″.
- Overall length: 39 inches.
- Weight: 6.8 lbs.
- Stock: Injection-molded synthetic Monte Carlo, bi-tone with orange & gray sponge accents.
- Muzzle device: Accubrake (threaded barrel, NFA thread pattern 1/2×28).
- Trigger: Adjustable two-stage match trigger.
Adjustable length-of-pull spacers and a compact 20-inch profile make this Vanguard Compact Hunter well suited to tight hunting blinds, youth or smaller-statured shooters, and situations where a shorter rifle improves handling. The threaded barrel and included muzzle device options add flexibility for field configuration, while Weatherby’s match-oriented features — like the two-stage trigger and cold-hammer-forged barrel — aim to deliver consistent, repeatable performance. This configuration is positioned for shooters seeking a compact, accuracy-focused bolt rifle with adaptable ergonomics.
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