The Weatherby Vanguard Sporter is engineered for consistent field performance, offering a robust and precise platform for demanding applications. This bolt-action rifle integrates proven manufacturing processes with practical design elements to deliver repeatable accuracy and operational reliability.
Key Features
Precision Engineering
The Vanguard’s cold hammer-forged barrel construction optimizes bore uniformity and material density, resulting in enhanced inherent accuracy and long-term reliability. This precision manufacturing process contributes directly to the rifle’s performance, which is backed by the manufacturer’s SUB-MOA guarantee: a 3-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when utilizing Weatherby factory or premium ammunition.
Enhanced Safety & Control
Operational safety is managed by a three-position safety, providing positive engagement and secure weapon status indication. Trigger control is facilitated by a two-stage trigger system, designed to provide a crisp, predictable break, thereby supporting precision shot placement.
Robust Action Design
The rifle incorporates a one-piece machined bolt body, ensuring structural integrity and consistent cycling. A fully enclosed bolt sleeve contributes to the action’s smooth operation and mitigates debris ingress. Further enhancements include an integral recoil lug, designed to manage firing forces effectively, and a fluted bolt body, which reduces surface contact area and aids in smooth bolt manipulation. A hinged floorplate facilitates convenient magazine unloading.
Technical Specifications
- **Caliber:** 270 Winchester
- **Barrel Length:** 24 inches
- **Barrel Construction:** Cold Hammer Forged
- **Stock Material:** Walnut
- **Safety:** 3-Position
- **Trigger:** Two-Stage
- **Bolt Design:** One-piece machined, fluted, fully enclosed sleeve
- **Recoil Lug:** Integral
- **Magazine System:** Hinged Floorplate
- **Accuracy Guarantee:** SUB-MOA (.99″ or less at 100 yards with Weatherby factory/premium ammunition)
