Weatherby Vanguard Sporter
Weatherby, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2011
Also known as: Vanguard Series 2 Sporter, Vanguard S2 Sporter
Overview
The Weatherby Vanguard Sporter is a bolt-action hunting rifle and the walnut-stocked trim level of Weatherby's value-priced Vanguard Series 2 line. Built on the Japanese Howa 1500 barreled action, it pairs a two-lug push-feed bolt and cold-hammer-forged barrel with a Grade A Turkish walnut Monte Carlo stock, a rosewood forend cap, and an adjustable two-stage match trigger. Every rifle carries Weatherby's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, and the Sporter is offered in a wide spread of chamberings led by the flat-shooting .270 Winchester.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1130 mm (44.49") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Adjustable Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 11.1 N (2.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 960 m/s (3150 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3877 J (2860 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 500 m (547 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- .270 Winchester · primary — also known as 270 Win, .270 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
- .308 Winchester · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as 7.62x51mm, .308 Win
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety
- Features: Howa 1500 Action, Grade A Turkish Walnut Stock, Monte Carlo Raised Comb, Rosewood Forend Cap, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Recessed Target Crown, Adjustable Two Stage Match Trigger, Sub Moa Guarantee
Base model
Production
Production years: 2011-present
Introduced with the updated Vanguard Series 2 in 2011; a long-running civilian hunting rifle grade.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Roy Weatherby
Notes
The Sporter is the traditional walnut-stocked grade of the Vanguard Series 2, distinct from the synthetic-stocked base Vanguard and the tactical Modular Chassis. Barrel length, twist and capacity vary by caliber; figures given reflect the 24-inch .270 Winchester configuration.
Background
The Sporter gives the budget-oriented Vanguard a classic sporting look with real Turkish walnut, letting Weatherby offer a wood-stocked hunting rifle at a fraction of the flagship Mark V's price while keeping the same sub-MOA guarantee.