Product Overview
The Weatherby Vanguard Talon is purpose-built to integrate the lightweight design principles of the Backcountry 2.0 family into the robust Vanguard series. This rifle system is engineered to deliver reliable performance and precision in a reduced-weight package, specifically optimized for magnum cartridges. It is a utility-focused platform for demanding field conditions where weight reduction and consistent accuracy are critical.
Key Features
Lightweight Construction
The Vanguard Talon features a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock, which weighs a mere 19 ounces. This design choice contributes significantly to the rifle’s overall weight reduction, positioning it among the lightest production stocks available on the market while maintaining structural integrity.
Recoil Mitigation System
To manage the inherent recoil of Weatherby’s potent magnum cartridges, the Talon integrates an Accubreak muzzle device and a 3D Hex Recoil pad. This combination effectively mitigates felt recoil, enhancing shooter comfort and facilitating faster target reacquisition for follow-up shots.
Precision Engineering
Vanguard barrels are constructed using a cold hammer-forged process. This manufacturing method contributes to superior bore concentricity and material density, resulting in enhanced accuracy and long-term reliability compared to rifles within a similar price point. Weatherby backs the Vanguard series with a guarantee of performance: a 3-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when utilizing Weatherby factory or premium ammunition.
Enhanced Reliability
The Vanguard Talon incorporates a one-piece machined bolt body and a fully enclosed bolt sleeve, ensuring consistent action cycling and enhanced durability. An integral recoil lug reinforces the receiver-to-stock interface, promoting shot-to-shot consistency.
Technical Specifications
- **Caliber:** 300 Weatherby Magnum
- **Barrel Length:** 24 inches
- **Stock:** Peak 44 Blacktooth Carbon Fiber, 19oz
- **Recoil System:** Accubreak Muzzle Device, 3D Hex Recoil Pad
- **Barrel Construction:** Cold Hammer Forged
- **Trigger:** Two-Stage Match Grade
- **Safety:** 3-Position
- **Bolt:** Fluted Bolt Body, One-Piece Machined, Fully Enclosed Bolt Sleeve
- **Recoil Lug:** Integral
- **Magazine System:** Hinged Floorplate
- **Accuracy Guarantee:** Sub-MOA (0.99″ or less at 100 yards, 3-shot group, cold barrel, with Weatherby factory/premium ammunition)
