The Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter .243 Winchester (Weatherby part no. VYH243NR2B) is a bolt-action rifle with length-of-pull adjustability and a threaded barrel. Weatherby makes it a popular pick for families raising young hunters, and it is also at home in a tight blind or on a coyote hunt. The cold hammer forged barrel wears a Tungsten Cerakote finish, and the black polymer stock carries orange and gray sponge accents. The included brake reduces felt recoil.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a mild-recoiling cartridge that works for deer and varmints.
• The barrel is 20 inches, cold hammer forged for consistency, with a 1:10 rate of twist.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 and comes with a recoil-reducing muzzle brake, or it can take a suppressor.
• The magazine capacity is 4+1, four in the magazine and one in the chamber.
• The rifle weighs 6.5 pounds, light enough for smaller shooters to carry and shoulder.
• The barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob and safety are finished in Tungsten Cerakote for corrosion and wear resistance.
• The stock is a black polymer synthetic with orange and gray sponge accents.
• The length of pull adjusts across a range of 12.5 to 13.625 inches, so the stock can grow with the shooter.
• The 3-position safety lets you unload the rifle with the bolt locked.
• The two-stage trigger gives a clean break that Weatherby says adjusts down to 2.5 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the length of pull adjust? Yes. Weatherby lists the Compact Hunter’s length of pull at 12.5 to 13.625 inches, which suits smaller shooters and lets the rifle fit as they grow.

Is the muzzle threaded? Yes. The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 and Weatherby includes a recoil-reducing muzzle brake.

Is accuracy guaranteed? Yes. Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard rifle to shoot a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition, within two years of verified purchase by the original purchaser.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter .243 Winchester Rifle, 20-Inch Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake, Tungsten Cerakote

A compact, braked .243 with an adjustable stock fits young shooters, blinds and coyote stands alike. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt-action rifles too.