The Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch heavy barrel (brand part no. VHS65CMR0T) pairs a compact, maneuverable length with a heavier contour for improved stability shot to shot. Weatherby builds the barrel with a fast 1:8-inch twist to stabilize longer 6.5 Creedmoor bullets, and a 4+1 capacity feeds from the Vanguard action. A three-position safety keeps controls straightforward in the field. Among heavy-barrel bolt action rifles, this Vanguard Obsidian configuration favors shooters who want a compact rifle with the stability of a heavier barrel.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
• Capacity of 4+1 capacity.
• The barrel measures 20 inches, in a heavy contour.
• Rifled with a 1:8-inch twist.
• The safety is a three-position design.
• Shipping weight of approximately 9.6 pounds.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
• The trigger is an adjustable two-stage design tuned for a crisp, consistent break.
• Weatherby backs the rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee (a 3-shot, .99-inch group at 100 yards) using factory or premium ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a heavy barrel in a compact length? It adds stability and reduces heat-related accuracy loss on strings of fire while keeping overall length manageable.

Why does this rifle use a fast 1:8-inch twist? To stabilize longer, heavier-for-caliber 6.5 Creedmoor bullets.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian Rifle, 6.5 Creedmoor

A compact, heavy-barrel build is exactly what this Vanguard Obsidian delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.