The Weatherby Vanguard Talon is a lightweight bolt-action rifle built to bring Backcountry-class features into the Vanguard family. Chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum, it pairs a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with a threaded muzzle and an Accubrake ST to reduce perceived recoil on magnum cartridges. The rifle uses a cold hammer-forged barrel and a fluted, one-piece machined bolt body with a fully enclosed bolt sleeve for smooth operation and durability. Weatherby guarantees Vanguard rifles to deliver sub-MOA performance with factory or premium ammunition under the conditions noted by the manufacturer.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .300 Winchester Magnum.
- The action is Bolt action.
- The stock is a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber pattern with green and gray sponge camo accents.
- The trigger is an adjustable two-stage match-quality trigger.
- The barrel is fluted.
- The rifle includes an Accubrake ST muzzle brake.
- The safety is a 3-position safety.
- The twist rate is 1:10.
- The muzzle thread pattern is 1/2-28.
- The recoil pad is a 3DHEX design for improved comfort.
Lightweight and purpose-built for long approaches, the Vanguard Talon balances portability with Vanguard-level accuracy and features. Its carbon fiber Peak 44 stock and recoil-mitigation components help manage magnum recoil while the cold hammer-forged barrel, fluted bolt, and match-grade trigger support consistent, repeatable performance for serious hunters and precision-minded shooters alike.
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