Weatherby Vanguard Shadow VC38308NR2T | .308 | 22-inch

The Weatherby Vanguard Shadow VC38308NR2T is a bolt-action rifle chambered for .308 / 7.62 NATO, built on a steel receiver with a 22-inch threaded barrel and a Monte Carlo-style stock. It comes with a 4+1 capacity and a 1:10 twist rate, and the finish is Carbon Gray Cerakote on the barrel and receiver with a black stock featuring gray and white accents. For a versatile optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this platform, consider the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 for quick acquisition at close ranges and usable precision at extended distances. Typical applications for this rifle include precision target shooting and medium-game hunting.

Product Specifications

• This rifle is chambered in .308 / 7.62 NATO.
• The barrel measures 22 inches and is threaded.
• The action type is Bolt Action.
• The magazine capacity is 4 + 1.
• The rifle’s rate of twist is 1:10.
• The overall length is 42 inches.
• The listed weight is 7.25 lbs.
• The stock style is a Monte Carlo and the stock finish group is Black with gray & white accents.
• The receiver is steel and is drilled & tapped, finished in Carbon Gray Cerakote.
• The barrel and receiver finish is Carbon Gray Cerakote.
• The primary material is Steel.
• The barrel description indicates it is Threaded.
• The weight range is listed as 7 lbs to 7.99 lbs.
• The barrel length range is 22 to 22.99 inches.
• The UPC is 747115462896.

The Vanguard Shadow balances Weatherby’s long-standing accuracy-focused design with modern finishes and a user-friendly stock geometry. The threaded 22-inch barrel and drilled-and-tapped receiver make this an adaptable platform for optics and muzzle devices, while the Monte Carlo stock promotes a consistent cheekweld for scoped shooting. If you value straightforward accuracy, quality metalwork, and a rifle ready for scoped precision and field use, this Vanguard Shadow offers a practical, well-specified option.