The Weatherby Vanguard Outfitter .243 Winchester is a bolt-action hunting rifle with a 22-inch threaded barrel and a muzzle brake, which brings overall barrel length to 24 inches (brand part no. VHH243NR4B). Weatherby builds the Outfitter off the Vanguard High Country with an updated Cerakote finish, hand sponge paint on the stock and a spiral-fluted barrel. Hunters get the same Monte Carlo stock and accurate hammer-forged barrel Vanguard is known for. The .243 Winchester chambering is a favorite for deer, antelope and varmints with mild recoil. Weatherby offers the Outfitter as a lightweight, field-ready package.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, a flat-shooting cartridge with mild recoil, popular for deer and varmints.
• The barrel is 22 inches plus a 2-inch muzzle brake, for 24 inches overall.
• The barrel is threaded 1/2-28, so you can swap the brake for another compatible muzzle device.
• A muzzle brake is fitted to the threaded barrel to help reduce recoil and muzzle jump.
• Rate of twist is 1:10, matched to common .243 Winchester bullet weights.
• Capacity is 4+1, with four rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber.
• The barrel is hammer forged and spiral fluted, a construction that saves weight and supports accuracy.
• The stock is a Monte Carlo design with hand sponge paint, with a 13.5-inch length of pull.
• The safety is a three-position design, giving a positive way to secure the rifle.
• The rifle weighs 6.75 pounds and measures 42 inches overall, a trim size for carrying afield.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vanguard Outfitter barrel threaded? Yes. The barrel is threaded 1/2-28 and comes with a muzzle brake installed.

What is the barrel length? The barrel is 22 inches, and with the 2-inch muzzle brake the overall barrel length is 24 inches.

How many rounds does it hold? The magazine holds 4 rounds, plus one in the chamber.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Outfitter .243 Winchester Rifle, 22-Inch Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake, 4-Round

A light, accurate .243 with a brake already installed is a handy setup for a first deer rifle or a varmint gun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more bolt-action rifles while you are here.