The Weatherby Vanguard Sporter is a full-size bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, built to marry classic walnut aesthetics with modern accuracy features. It is intended primarily for hunting and precision field use, offering a Monte Carlo walnut stock and a threaded, matte blued barrel for accessory flexibility. The rifle’s design emphasizes reliability and repeatable shot-to-shot performance for hunters and range shooters who value refined ergonomics and out-of-the-box accuracy.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor for extended-range hunting and precision shooting.
• It uses a Bolt action for robust reliability and consistent lockup.
• The included trigger is a two-stage, adjustable match-style unit that can be set down to 2.5 lbs for precise control.
• Magazine capacity is 5 rounds in a non-detachable magazine with a hinged floorplate for controlled unloading.
• The stock is a Grade A Turkish walnut Monte Carlo with a satin finish and raised comb for optics alignment.
• The metalwork features a matte blued finish and a threaded muzzle with a 1/2×28 thread pattern for muzzle accessories.
• The barrel has a 1:8″ rate of twist to stabilize a broad range of hunting and match bullets.
• Controls and field features include a 3-position safety, checkering, swivel studs, and an integral recoil pad for shooter comfort.
• Intended ATF type is listed as a Sporting Rifle suitable for hunting and range applications.

The Vanguard Sporter combines Weatherby styling with practical field features: a threaded blued barrel, walnut Monte Carlo stock, and a match-style trigger that together suit hunters and precision shooters. Its internal, hinged-floorplate magazine and three-position safety make it a straightforward platform for disciplined field use. Search local inventory or dealer listings to compare configurations and accessories in markets such as Clackamas, OR.