Weatherby Vanguard MeatEater Edition

Weatherby, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2020

Also known as: Vanguard MeatEater, Weatherby Vanguard MeatEater Special Edition

Overview

The Weatherby Vanguard MeatEater Edition is an American bolt-action hunting rifle, a special-edition build of the Vanguard series developed in collaboration with Steven Rinella's MeatEater brand. Chambered here in 6.5 Creedmoor, it pairs a cold hammer forged, spiral-fluted, threaded barrel with a full Tungsten Cerakote finish and a raised-comb A-grade Turkish walnut stock, and carries Weatherby's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.

Specifications

Weight (empty)3175 g (112.0 oz)
Overall Length1181 mm (46.50")
Barrel Length610 mm (24.02")
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeTwo Stage
Trigger Pull11 N (2.5 lbf)
Magazine Capacity4 rounds
Magazine TypeInternal
Muzzle Velocity838 m/s (2749 fps)
Muzzle Energy3094 J (2282 ft·lbf)
Effective Range800 m (875 yd)
Maximum Range1200 m (1312 yd)
Barrel Rifling6 Grooves, Right-Hand
Rifling Twist203 mm (7.99")
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialCold Hammer Forged Steel
Stock MaterialTurkish Walnut
FinishTungsten Cerakote

Calibers

Features

Base model

Weatherby-Vanguard

Production

Production years: 2020-present

Limited special-edition run co-branded with the MeatEater outdoor brand.

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Designer: Weatherby, Inc.

Notes

Also offered in .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum and other chamberings. Model code for the 6.5 Creedmoor 24-inch version is VMA65CMR4T.

Background

The MeatEater Edition grew out of Weatherby's partnership with Steven Rinella's MeatEater, a hunting and conservation media brand, and was styled as a hard-use backcountry hunting rifle with corrosion-resistant Cerakote and a threaded, suppressor-ready muzzle.