The Weatherby Vanguard Camilla .223 Rem/5.56 NATO (Weatherby part no. VWR223RR0T) is a bolt-action rifle built specifically around the Camilla line’s scaled-down stock dimensions, giving smaller-framed and new shooters a rifle that actually fits instead of a full-size gun with a shortened stock. The blued steel barreled action pairs with a 20-inch barrel cut at a 1-9-inch twist, a combination that keeps .223 Rem loads stable and manageable for varmint work and started deer hunters alike. A 5+1 magazine capacity and a simple 3-position safety keep the manual of arms straightforward for shooters still building trigger time. It is a purpose-built entry point into Weatherby rifles rather than a scaled-down afterthought.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, a low-recoil, widely available cartridge ideal for varmint control and new-shooter development.
• Fitted with a 20-inch barrel for a balanced, easy-to-maneuver profile in the field or on the bench.
• Rifled at a 1-9-inch twist rate, stabilizing the bullet weights most commonly loaded in .223 Rem factory ammunition.
• Holds 5+1 rounds, giving a quick follow-up shot without adding bulk to the action.
• Overall length of 48.25 inches keeps the rifle short enough for younger or smaller-statured shooters to shoulder comfortably.
• Runs a 3-position safety, letting the shooter lock the bolt closed for safer carry in the field.
• Built on a true bolt-action platform prized for mechanical simplicity and long-term reliability.
• Shipping weight of approximately 8.7 pounds.
• The action uses an integral recoil lug and a one-piece, fully enclosed fluted bolt, part of Weatherby’s three rings of steel case containment system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Camilla stock designed for? Weatherby scaled the Camilla’s length of pull and comb height for smaller-framed and new shooters, so it shoulders and points naturally without aftermarket stock work.

What is this rifle best suited for? The .223 Rem chambering and 20-inch barrel make it a strong fit for varmint hunting and as a first centerfire rifle for a new hunter.

How many rounds does it hold? The internal magazine holds 5 rounds plus one in the chamber for a 5+1 capacity.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Camilla .223 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle

This is a rifle sized to actually fit the shooter carrying it, not a compromise. Order it from our bolt-action rifles lineup and we will get it moving to your FFL with fast, insured shipping.