Weatherby · Rifle
Weatherby Vanguard Outfitter
Bolt action · .257 Weatherby Magnum · introduced 2019
Also known as Vanguard Outfitter
About the Weatherby Vanguard Outfitter
The Weatherby Vanguard Outfitter is an all-weather bolt-action hunting rifle built on the Howa 1500 (Vanguard) action. Aimed at backcountry hunters, it pairs a spiral-fluted, cold hammer-forged barrel threaded 1/2x28 and capped with an Accubrake muzzle brake, a full Graphite Black Cerakote finish over the barreled action, and a tan polymer Monte Carlo stock hand-painted with a brown and white sponge camo pattern. It uses a match-quality two-stage adjustable trigger, a three-position safety, and carries Weatherby's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. Chambered here in the high-velocity .257 Weatherby Magnum.
Weatherby, founded by Roy Weatherby in 1945, built its reputation on high-velocity belted magnum cartridges. The .257 Weatherby Magnum was Roy Weatherby's personal favorite, and it remains one of the fastest quarter-bore cartridges in production.
Weatherby Vanguard Outfitter specifications
General
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker-fired
- Trigger
- Adjustable two stage
- Trigger pull
- 1.1 kg (2.5 lb)
- Calibres
- .257 Weatherby Magnum
- Magazine capacity
- 3 rounds
- Magazine
- Fixed box
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 660 mm (26.0 in)
- Overall length
- 1232 mm (48.5 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 3.29 kg (7.25 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling twist
- 1:10 in (254 mm)
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Synthetic
- Finish
- graphite_black_cerakote
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 1113 m/s (3652 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 4210 J (3105 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 550 m
History
- Introduced
- 2019
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- US
- Designer
- Weatherby / Howa (Vanguard/1500 action)
Features
- Howa 1500 action
- Spiral fluted barrel
- Cold hammer forged barrel
- Threaded muzzle 1-2x28
- Accubrake muzzle brake
- Cerakote finish
- Monte carlo stock
- Sponge paint camo stock
- Adjustable match trigger
- Sub moa guarantee
Safety
- Three position safety
Offered in roughly 15 chamberings; the .257 Weatherby Magnum version uses a 26-inch barrel with a 1:10 twist. Weight ranges 6.75-7.25 lbs across the line depending on caliber and barrel length.
This is a variant of the Weatherby Vanguard.
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