The Weatherby Vanguard Badlands is a bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .270 Winchester, built for hunting and precision field work where dependable performance and a camouflaged profile are assets. It pairs a Burnt Bronze Cerakote metal finish with the Badlands Approach camouflage on a Monte Carlo synthetic stock that includes a raised comb. Intended for practical field use, the design includes an adjustable two-stage match-quality trigger, a fluted bolt body and a Vanguard recoil pad to improve shooter comfort. The receiver is drilled and tapped and the rifle ships with a hinged floorplate and a 3-position safety for safe, controlled operation.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .270 Winchester for traditional medium-bore performance.
- Operates as a Bolt Action for controlled, repeatable cycling.
- Magazine capacity is 5 rounds via the fixed/hinged floorplate system.
- The overall length measures 44.5 inches for field-balanced handling.
- The unloaded weight is approximately 7.5 pounds to aid carryability.
- Metal surfaces are finished in Burnt Bronze Cerakote for durability and corrosion resistance.
- The stock is a Monte Carlo with Raised Comb finished in Badlands Approach camo.
- Barrel is threaded with an NFA thread pattern of 1/2×28 for accessory compatibility.
- Rate of twist is documented as 1:10″ to stabilize a range of bullet weights.
- Includes a 3-position safety and a drilled & tapped receiver for optic mounting.
Combining Weatherby engineering with the Badlands Approach camo and a corrosion-resistant Cerakote finish, the Vanguard Badlands is specified for hunters and shooters who value a durable, thoughtfully equipped rifle. Its Monte Carlo stock and adjustable two-stage trigger support steady, consistent shooting, while features like a fluted bolt and hinged floorplate add real-world utility on long days afield.
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