The Weatherby Vanguard Arctic Pro 6.5 PRC Rifle, 24-Inch Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake (Weatherby part no. VC4865PPR6B) is the Arctic Pro edition of the Vanguard bolt-action rifle, dressed in Hidden White Cerakote with a hand-painted Arctic camo stock. It is chambered in 6.5 PRC and carries Weatherby‘s cold hammer forged barrel, match-grade two-stage trigger and sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. The 24-inch barrel is threaded 1/2-28 for a suppressor or the included muzzle brake. Peak 44 upgrades add an optics-ready Picatinny rail and an Arca/Pic rail on the forend for accessories. It suits hunters working cold, wet country who want an optic and accessory platform straight from the box.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5 PRC, matching the 6.5 PRC variation of the Arctic Pro line.
• Barrel length is 24 inches before the muzzle brake, which adds 2 inches to the overall barrel length.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28, ready for a suppressor or the included muzzle brake.
• A muzzle brake is included with the rifle and threads onto the muzzle.
• Magazine capacity is 3+1, counting one round in the chamber.
• Rate of twist is 1:8, the rifling the maker lists for 6.5 PRC.
• The barrel, receiver and trigger guard are finished in Hidden White Cerakote, a white coat that matches the camo-painted stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded, and does a muzzle brake come with it? Yes. The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 and the maker says it is ready for a suppressor or the included muzzle brake. The brake adds 2 inches to the barrel length the maker lists for this chambering.

What finish and stock does the Arctic Pro have? The barrel, receiver and trigger guard are Hidden White Cerakote, and the polymer Monte Carlo stock is hand-painted in an Arctic camo sponge pattern by Weatherby’s team in Sheridan, Wyoming.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Arctic Pro 6.5 PRC Rifle, 24-Inch Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake

The Arctic Pro pairs a weather-resistant synthetic stock with a white Cerakote finish, so it holds up in the conditions it is named for. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt-action rifles while you are here.