Weatherby Vanguard Talon | .243 Win | Bolt Action

The Weatherby Vanguard Talon pairs a lightweight Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with Weatherby Vanguard performance features for a durable, field-oriented bolt-action rifle. It incorporates an Accubrake ST and Peak 44 3DHEX recoil pad to manage felt recoil on long carries, and a match-grade two-stage trigger for consistent breaks. For optics, a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 or similar optic under $1,000 provides a versatile, rugged sighting solution appropriate for this platform.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .243 Winchester.
• The action is Bolt Action.
• The magazine capacity is 5 + 1.
• The rifle includes an Accubrake ST and is sold with the brake installed.
• The stock is a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber design weighing approximately 19 oz as described by the manufacturer Peak 44 Blacktooth.
• The trigger is an adjustable match-quality two-stage trigger and is adjustable.
• The barrel is cold hammer forged for increased durability and accuracy and is cold hammer forged.
• The bolt body is fluted and uses a one-piece machined construction, listed as a fluted one-piece machined bolt body.
• The rifle features a fully enclosed bolt sleeve and an integral recoil lug, both integral to the receiver design.
• The stock includes a 3DHEX recoil pad to reduce felt recoil and is fitted with a 3DHEX recoil pad.
• The safety is a 3-position design and is listed as a 3-position safety.
• The rifle ships with a hinged floorplate and a hinged floorplate is included.
• The rifle’s twist rate is listed as 1-in-10″.
• The NFA thread pattern for the muzzle is listed as 1/2×28.
• The UPC for this item is 747115456185.

The Vanguard Talon is built for long carries and accurate terminal performance on the trail. Its carbon fiber stock and Accubrake ST keep weight and recoil manageable, while the Vanguard platform’s cold hammer-forged barrel and match-grade trigger deliver consistency shot to shot. If you want a lightweight, feature-rich bolt gun for backcountry hunting or long-day stalking, the Talon is designed to perform when distance and mobility matter.

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