The Weatherby Vanguard WeatherGuard Bronze rifle in .243 Winchester with a threaded 22-inch barrel (brand part no. VWB243NR2T) pairs a burnt bronze Cerakote barreled action with a hand-sprayed polymer stock, hand fit for exact alignment and stability. Weatherby threads the muzzle 1/2×28 for a suppressor or muzzle device and builds the #2 contour barrel with cold hammer forging for consistent accuracy. An adjustable match-quality two-stage trigger, fluted one-piece bolt body, and 3-position safety round out the action, and the Monte Carlo synthetic stock with bronze webbing adds a distinct look. Among threaded-barrel bolt action rifles, this Vanguard WeatherGuard configuration favors hunters who want suppressor readiness on a low-recoil caliber.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a low-recoil, flat-shooting hunting round.
• The barrel measures 22 inches and is threaded 1/2×28 for a suppressor or muzzle device.
• The twist rate is 1-in-10 inches, matched to standard .243 bullet weights.
• The trigger is an adjustable match-quality two-stage design.
• The metal finish is a weather-resistant burnt bronze Cerakote coating.
• The stock is a Monte Carlo synthetic design with bronze webbing.
• The overall length is approximately 48.8 inches.
• Shipping weight of approximately 9 pounds.
• This rifle ships without factory-installed sights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this barrel threaded for a suppressor? Yes, it’s threaded 1/2×28 to accept a suppressor or muzzle device.

Why choose the WeatherGuard finish? The burnt bronze Cerakote coating resists corrosion in wet or harsh hunting environments better than standard blued metal.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard WeatherGuard Rifle, .243 Win

A threaded, suppressor-ready .243 platform with weather-resistant Cerakote is exactly what this Vanguard WeatherGuard delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.