Vanguard® Weatherguard™ Bronze

(6 customer reviews)

$829.00

The Weatherguard Bronze is a burnt bronze cerakoted barreled action paired with a unique hand-sprayed polymer stock. Each rifle is hand fitted for exact alignment and stability making the Weatherguard Bronze a hunters dream. Combining the quality and looks of a high-end hunting platform at an entry-level price point the Weatherguard Bronze delivers exceptional reliability and aesthetics at an affordable price.

FINISH

Barrel/Receiver/Trigger Guard – Burnt Bronze Cerakote
Stock – Polymer Monte Carlo synthetic stock with bronze webbing

TECH SPECS

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Description

SPECIFICATIONS

Exceptional reliability and aesthetics at an affordable price

  • #2 Contour Barrel – threaded 1/2 x 28
  • Adjustable Match Quality, Two-stage Trigger
  • Fluted Bolt Body
  • One-piece Machined Bolt Body
  • Fully Enclosed Bolt Sleeve
  • 3-Position Safety
  • Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
  • Integral Recoil Lug
  • Hinged Floorplate

Barrel length is 26” for magnum chamberings & 24” for non-magnum and 240 Wby Mag

FEATURES

FEATURES

TECH SPECS

Caliber
Weight
Overall Length
Mag capacity
Barrel Contour
Barrel Threads
Barrel OAL
Twist Rate
Length of Pull
Drop @ Comb
Monte Carlo
Drop @ Heel
.22-250 REM7.25lbs.44“5+1#21/2-2824"1:14“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.223 REM7.25lbs.44“5+1#21/2-2824"1:9“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.240 WBY MAG7.5lbs.44“5+1#21/2-2824"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.243 WIN7.25lbs.44“5+1#21/2-2824"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.25-06 REM7.5lbs.44.5“5+1#21/2-2824"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.257 WBY MAG7.5lbs.46.5“3+1#21/2-2826"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.270 WIN7.5lbs.44.5“5+1#21/2-2824"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.30-06 SPRG7.5lbs.44“5+1#21/2-2824"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.300 WBY MAG7.5lbs.46.5“3+1#21/2-2826"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.300 WIN7.5lbs.46.5“3+1#21/2-2826"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
.308 WIN7.25lbs.44.5“5+1#21/2-2824"1:10“13.5“.75“.51.25“
6.5 CREEDMOOR7.25lbs.44“4+1#21/2-2824"1:8“13.5“.75“.51.25“
6.5 PRC7.25lbs.44“3+1#21/2-2824"1:8“13.5“.75“.51.25“
6.5-300 WBY MAG7.5lbs.46.5“3+1#21/2-2826"1:8“13.5“.75“.51.25“
7MM REM7.5lbs.46.5“3+1#21/2-2826"1:9.5“13.5“.75“.51.25“
7MM-08 REM7.25lbs.44.5“5+1#21/2-2824"1:9.5“13.5“.75“.51.25“
Caliber
Weight
Overall Length
Mag capacity
Barrel Contour
Barrel OAL
Twist Rate
Length of Pull
Drop @ Comb
Monte Carlo
Drop @ Heel
.22-250 REM
7.25lbs.
44“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:14“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.223 REM
7.25lbs.
44“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:9“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.240 WBY MAG
7.5lbs.
44“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.243 WIN
7.25lbs.
44“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.25-06 REM
7.5lbs.
44.5“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.257 WBY MAG
7.5lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
26"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.270 WIN
7.5lbs.
44.5“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.30-06 SPRG
7.5lbs.
44“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.300 WBY MAG
7.5lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
26"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.300 WIN
7.5lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
26"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
.308 WIN
7.25lbs.
44.5“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:10“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
6.5 CREEDMOOR
7.25lbs.
44“
4+1
#2
24"“
1:8“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
6.5 PRC
7.25lbs.
44“
3+1
#2
24"“
1:8“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
6.5-300 WBY MAG
7.5lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
26"“
1:8“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
7MM REM
7.5lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
26"“
1:9.5“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“
7MM-08 REM
7.25lbs.
44.5“
5+1
#2
24"“
1:9.5“
13.5“
.75“
.5
1.25“

Vanguard® Weatherguard™ Bronze Videos

6 reviews for Vanguard® Weatherguard™ Bronze

  1. Isaac

    Ive never before had a rifle thats so accurate that it shoots better than i do. Ive put about 400 rounds through this rifle and i can still get rounds to go through the same hole at 100 yards. Im super happy they have a cold hammer forged barrel as well, especially with mine being in 300 Wby. I can’t speak highly enough about the vanguard in general. Yes i would love a MK V, but it doesn’t have a 3 position safety, and my scope isn’t big enough to need the 54° boot throw. Having the threaded muzzle is tremendous, the accubrake st fits like a glove and cuts the recoil of my 300 by an enormous amount. If you’re looking for the best bolt action rifle for under 1000, this is it, and always will be.

  2. lynsander

    This review is not only about the gun but also about Weatherby’s customer service. I initially purchased a Vanguard in .300 WM and after trying 2 different brands of ammo I was unable to achieve anything close to spec’s. The short version is customer support could not have been more professional from issuing the RMA, providing updates on the testing/repair process, eventually letting me know there was a defect and Weatherby would be replacing the entire firearm. Since the model I returned was discontinued, Weatherby offered the more expensive Weatherguard Bronze as replacement. Pictures do not do justice to this gun. The barrel marries the pattern in the stock making the transition seamless and the gun is lighter than I expected. It’s 95 in Ga so I’ve not tried it with gloves but with sweaty hands and the gun’s weight, it’s easy to handle without having readjust your grip. Accuracy is better than advertised. I’ve waited a long time for a Weatherby and I’m very happy with the look, fit and finish and more over the accuracy of the Vanguard.

  3. Glen Zarboni

    Bought this rifle in 6.5 creedmoor. My group is touching at 100 yards. Love the feel and the look of this rifle. I can not wait for deer season. For the price I think it can’t be beat.

  4. Rocky Lavigna

    For the price a no brainer.great looking and nice shooting.I would like to tell Clayton that I did put a brake on my 300 weatherby bronze weatherguard and I must say it is very pleasant to shoot with hot loads.

  5. Travis

    After a 1 shot 1 clean break in period, my first 3 shot group was right at a 3/8” group w/factory Nosler ammo! Fantastic gun.

  6. Clayton

    Fantastic rifle. Bought it for an elk gun in .300 WBY Mag. Manageable recoil without a brake for such a light gun. Still going to put a muzzle brake on it to make it more enjoyable. Overall accuracy is great for a production rifle under $1000.

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