The Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills rifle in .243 Winchester with a 22-inch barrel and factory muzzle brake (brand part no. VBS243NR4B) is built to thrive in rugged environments with premium Peak 44 accessories. Weatherby finishes the barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob, and safety in matte blue, and the ergonomic black polymer Monte Carlo stock with green and tan paint offers a comfortable, stable platform for precision shooting. The Black Hills edition includes an optics-ready Picatinny rail and an Arca/Pic adapter on the forend for versatile accessory mounting, and the three-position safety adds field-ready control. Among lighter-recoiling bolt action rifles, this Vanguard Black Hills configuration favors hunters who want a lighter-recoiling deer and varmint caliber with reduced muzzle jump.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a lighter-recoiling deer and varmint cartridge.
• The barrel measures 22 inches.
• It comes with a factory muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil and muzzle rise.
• The twist rate is 1-in-10 inches.
• The rifle includes an optics-ready Picatinny rail on the forend for direct optic mounting.
• It also includes an Arca/Pic adapter on the forend for versatile bipod or tripod mounting.
• The safety is a three-position design for flexible field control.
• The magazine capacity is 5+1 rounds.
• Shipping weight of approximately 9.35 pounds.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle include a muzzle brake? Yes, a factory muzzle brake helps reduce felt recoil.

What mounting options does the forend offer? An Arca/Pic adapter for versatile accessory mounting.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills, .243

A lighter-recoiling caliber with reduced muzzle jump is exactly what this Black Hills Vanguard delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.