Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic
Weatherby, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2011
Also known as: Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic, Vanguard II Synthetic
Overview
The Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic is a synthetic-stocked bolt-action hunting rifle, a value-oriented configuration of the Weatherby Vanguard line built on the Japanese Howa 1500 barreled action. It pairs a push-feed, two-lug bolt and a cold-hammer-forged barrel with a target-crown muzzle, an adjustable two-stage match trigger, and a three-position safety, all set in a lightweight Monte Carlo Griptonite synthetic stock with molded grip panels. Like the rest of the current Vanguard family it carries Weatherby's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, promising a three-shot group of 0.99 inch or less at 100 yards with premium ammunition. It is offered across a broad range of chamberings from .223 Remington up through .300 Weatherby Magnum, with .308 Winchester among the most popular.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3402 g (120.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1118 mm (44.02") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Adjustable Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 11 N (2.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Fixed Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 840 m/s (2756 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3430 J (2530 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Synthetic |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm, .308 Win
- .30-06 Springfield · 7.62x63mm — also known as .30-06, 7.62x63mm
- 6.5 Creedmoor — also known as 6.5 CM, 6.5mm Creedmoor
- .257 Weatherby Magnum — also known as .257 Wby Mag, .257 WM
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety
- Features: Howa 1500 Action, Push Feed Action, Two Lug Bolt, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Target Crown Muzzle, Adjustable Match Trigger, Monte Carlo Griptonite Stock, Sub Moa Guarantee
Base model
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Introduced as part of the updated Vanguard Series 2 (Vanguard II) family in 2011.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Roy Weatherby
Notes
The Vanguard Synthetic is the entry-level synthetic-stock trim of the Weatherby Vanguard line and shares its Howa 1500 barreled action. A shorter-barreled Vanguard Synthetic Compact and a dark-finished Vanguard Obsidian share the same base rifle.
Background
The Synthetic trim brought the Vanguard's sub-MOA guarantee to an affordable, weatherproof package, letting budget-minded hunters buy into the Weatherby name with a rugged all-weather rifle rather than a blued-walnut showpiece.