Weatherby Vanguard Badlands | 6.5-300 WBY | 26in | VAP653WR6T

The Weatherby Vanguard Badlands pairs the Vanguard action with the Badlands Approach camo pattern and a lightweight Monte Carlo synthetic stock to provide a purpose-built sporting rifle optimized for concealment and long-range work. It features a cold hammer-forged barrel, adjustable two-stage trigger, fluted bolt components, and a hinged floorplate for reliable feeding and maintenance. The rifle is finished in Burnt Bronze Cerakote and comes with a threaded muzzle for accessories.

Suggested optic: a Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 would be a practical, cost-conscious choice under $1,000 that pairs well with this rifle for variable-range hunting and target work.

Applications: long-range mountain hunting and precision long-range target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 747115455560.
• The caliber is 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum.
• The action type is Bolt Action.
• The barrel length is 26 inches.
• The rifle is finished in Burnt Bronze Cerakote.
• The stock material is synthetic Monte Carlo.
• The stock color/pattern is Badlands Approach camo.
• The magazine capacity is 3 rounds.
• The rifle includes a hinged floorplate.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.
• The muzzle is threaded with an NFA thread pattern of 1/2×28.
• The barrel has a rate of twist of 1:8″.
• The rifle features an adjustable two-stage trigger.
• The rifle includes a recoil pad.
• The rifle has checkering and swivel studs for sling attachment.

This Vanguard Badlands configuration emphasizes concealment, reliable Vanguard mechanics, and threaded-muzzle versatility for long-range field use. The combination of a two-stage trigger and a #2 contour barrel supports repeatable precision while the Approach camo and lightweight stock improve comfort and concealment on extended hunts. The drilled-and-tapped receiver makes mounting optics straightforward for a broad range of magnifications.