Weatherby Vanguard Badlands | 257 Wby Mag | 24″ TB

The Weatherby Vanguard Badlands is a bolt-action sporting rifle built for hunters who prioritize concealment and accuracy. It pairs a Vanguard #2 contour cold hammer-forged barrel and an adjustable two-stage match-quality trigger with a lightweight Monte Carlo synthetic stock finished in Badlands Approach camo. The rifle includes a threaded muzzle, fluted bolt body, hinged floorplate and a three-round capacity for typical field use.

A reliable optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this rifle is the Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40, which balances magnification range, durability and cost for medium-range hunting and precision shooting applications.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 747115455508.
• The caliber is .257 Weatherby Magnum.
• The action type is Bolt Action.
• The barrel length is 24 inches.
• The barrel is threaded with an NFA thread pattern of 1/2×28.
• The stock material is synthetic with Badlands Approach camo and a Monte Carlo comb.
• The metal finish is Burnt Bronze Cerakote.
• The magazine capacity is 3 rounds and it does not use a detachable magazine.
• The rifle includes a hinged floorplate and a recoil pad with hinged floorplate and recoil pad features.
• The overall weight is approximately 7.5 lbs.
• The overall length is 44.5 inches.
• The reported rate of twist is 1:10″.
• The rifle is drilled and tapped for scope mounts and is drilled and tapped.
• The trigger is an adjustable match-quality two-stage trigger.
• Additional features include a fluted bolt body and a factory SUB-MOA guarantee.

The Vanguard Badlands blends Weatherby engineering with field-oriented camouflage and modern features to deliver a rifle suited to hunters who need a light-handling, accurate platform. The threaded barrel and drilled-and-tapped receiver simplify adding a muzzle device and a scope to match the cartridge’s performance, while the synthetic stock and Cerakote finish increase durability in rough conditions. For those prioritizing concealment and consistent accuracy at medium to long ranges, this rifle delivers the core features you’d expect from a sporting bolt gun.

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