Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills | .223 Rem | 20″ Threaded

The Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills is a purpose-built bolt-action rifle designed for consistent accuracy and all-weather reliability. It pairs a 20-inch heavy, threaded barrel with an ergonomic Monte Carlo synthetic stock finished in green and tan accents, and ships optics-ready with a Picatinny rail and Peak 44 Arca/Pic adapter on the forend. The Vanguard Black Hills is suited to varmint hunting and precision smallbore target work; for an optic under $1,000 consider a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 for versatile field and range use.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Weatherby.
• The model is Vanguard Black Hills.
• The UPC is 747115459964.
• The action type is Bolt Action.
• The caliber is .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO.
• The capacity is 5+1 rounds.
• The barrel measures 20 inches.
• The barrel is threaded to a 5/8×24 pattern.
• The rifle includes a two-inch muzzle brake (barrel OAL listed as 22″ where specified).
• The stock material is black synthetic Monte Carlo with green & tan paint.
• The rifle includes a Picatinny optics rail and Peak 44 Arca/Pic adapter on the forend.
• The trigger is adjustable.
• The extractor is listed as an M16-style extractor.
• The barrel contour is #3.
• The length of pull is 13.5 inches.

The Vanguard Black Hills pairs accuracy-focused features with versatile mounting options from the factory—its optics-ready rail and Arca/Pic adapter make it straightforward to set up a precision or field-oriented rig. The combination of a heavy, threaded barrel with a muzzle brake and an ergonomic Monte Carlo stock provides a stable, repeatable shooting platform for extended sessions on the range or careful work afield.