Weatherby Vanguard 243 Win 20″ Compact | Synthetic | 5rd

The Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic Compact is a bolt-action sporting rifle chambered in .243 Winchester with a 20″ bead-blasted, blued threaded barrel and an injection-molded composite stock that includes a removable spacer for length-of-pull adjustment. It features an adjustable match-quality two-stage trigger, a fluted one-piece machined bolt, a fully enclosed bolt sleeve, and a hinged floorplate for simple loading and unloading. For a capable optic under $1,000 that complements this platform, consider a mid-range variable such as the Vortex Viper PST Gen II series for general-purpose hunting and precision work.

Applications: youth marksmanship development and small-game/varmint hunting.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 747115456536.
• The caliber is .243 Winchester.
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The barrel length is 20 inches.
• The capacity is 5 rounds.
• The magazine type is a hinged floorplate and the rifle does not use a detachable box magazine; the hinged floorplate is Yes.
• The stock is an injection-molded composite with an adjustable spacer to modify length of pull from 12 1/2″ to 13 5/8″.
• The barrel twist rate is 1:10″.
• The metal finish is a matte bead-blasted blued finish.
• The rifle includes an adjustable match-quality two-stage trigger.
• The bolt features a fluted one-piece machined design with a fully enclosed bolt sleeve and integral recoil lug.
• Swivel studs are present for sling attachment: Yes.
• The rifle is configured as a sporting rifle with youth fit features.
• The barrel is described as a compact, threaded configuration with an NFA thread pattern of 1/2×28.
• Iron sights are not included: No.

The Vanguard Synthetic Compact delivers Weatherby features—an adjustable stock to fit smaller shooters, a match two-stage trigger, and a threaded 20″ barrel—packaged to balance handling and accuracy for field use. Its combination of youth-fit ergonomics and a capable twist rate make it suitable for teaching marksmanship and for small-game or varmint excursions where a compact, accurate rifle is preferred. The assembly details like the one-piece machined bolt and hinged floorplate emphasize straightforward maintenance and reliable operation in the field.

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