Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills Rifle | .243 Win | Bolt Action

Built to operate in adverse conditions, the Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Winchester with a weather-resistant Peak 44 Monte Carlo synthetic stock finished in black, green, and tan. The action is optics-ready with a Picatinny rail and the fore-end features an Arca/Pic adapter for accessory mounting. For a practical optic under $1,000 that balances clarity and durability for field work, consider a mid- to high-magnification 3–15×44 riflescope such as the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44.

Applications: mountain or upland hunting where a lightweight, weather-resistant rifle is preferred, and precision field shooting/varmint work at extended ranges.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 747115459810 as supplied with the product data.
• The action is a Bolt Action design for reliable manual operation.
• The caliber is listed as .243 Winchester in the provided attributes.
• The magazine capacity is 5 + 1 rounds per the product attributes.
• The finish on metal parts is specified as Matte Blue with a blued finish type.
• The stock is a Black Monte Carlo synthetic with green and tan paintwork supplied by Peak 44.
• The rifle includes a Picatinny rail mounted on the action for optics.
• The fore-end includes a Peak 44 Arca/Pic adapter for accessory mounting options.
• The product lists an NFA thread pattern of 1/2×28 in the attributes.
• The rate of twist is specified as 1-in-10″ in the provided data.
• The overall length is listed as 44″ in the attributes.
• The listed weight is 7.5 lbs. according to the product attributes.
• The ATF manufacturer is recorded as HOWA / WEATHERBY.
• The ATF model is recorded as VANGUARD and ATF type as RIFLE.

This Black Hills edition Vanguard blends Weatherby’s precision-oriented action with Peak 44’s accessories and a weather-resistant synthetic stock. Ergonomics and an optics-ready action make it a practical choice for hunters and precision field shooters who need a stable platform in variable conditions. The rifle’s accessories and durable finish are focused on utility and consistent performance in the field.