The Weatherby Vanguard Talon is purpose-built for the discerning hunter and long-range shooter requiring consistent accuracy and robust performance. Chambered in the powerful .257 Weatherby Magnum, this rifle integrates a proven bolt-action platform with features optimized for precision and durability in demanding field conditions.
Key Features
Precision Engineering
The Vanguard Talon is founded on Weatherby’s Vanguard action, known for its consistent lockup and reliable cycling. The 26-inch cold hammer-forged barrel is meticulously crafted to ensure optimal bore concentricity and mitigate harmonic interference, delivering repeatable accuracy. This rifle is backed by Weatherby’s SUB-MOA accuracy guarantee, ensuring sub-minute-of-angle groups at 100 yards with premium ammunition, a testament to its intrinsic precision. A fluted barrel design contributes to weight reduction and enhanced heat dissipation during extended firing sessions.
Robust Construction
Featuring a durable synthetic stock, the Vanguard Talon is designed to withstand harsh environmental exposure without compromising structural integrity or shooting comfort. The stock incorporates a textured grip and forend to provide secure handling and positive control in all weather conditions. The metalwork is finished with a matte bluing, offering a low-glare, corrosion-resistant surface ideal for field use.
Optimized Performance
The two-stage match-quality trigger is factory-tuned to provide a crisp, clean break, facilitating precise shot execution. This adjustable trigger allows for fine-tuning to individual shooter preference, ensuring an optimal interface between operator and firearm. An advanced recoil pad is integrated into the stock, effectively mitigating felt recoil from the .257 Weatherby Magnum, thus improving shooter comfort and allowing for quicker follow-up shot acquisition.
Technical Specifications
- Caliber: .257 Weatherby Magnum
- Barrel Length: 26 inches
- Action Type: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 3 + 1 Rounds (internal magazine)
- Stock Material: Synthetic (Griptonite style)
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blued, Fluted
- Receiver Finish: Matte Blued
- Trigger: Two-Stage, Adjustable Match Quality
- Overall Length: Approximately 46.5 inches
- Weight: Approximately 7.75 lbs (unloaded, without optics)
- Twist Rate: 1:10″
- Recoil Pad: Pachmayr Decelerator
