Horizon Firearms Vandal Carbon 2 .280 Ackley Improved Rifle, 22-inch

The Horizon Firearms Vandal Carbon 2 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .280 Ackley Improved (brand part no. HRF-VC2-280A-22R) built around a 22-inch SOCOM black Proof Research carbon fiber threaded barrel. Horizon built the Vandal Carbon 2 as the ultimate backcountry companion for the weight-conscious hunter, and the Proof Research carbon fiber barrel carries Horizon’s signature diamond fluting pattern for a distinctive look alongside genuine weight savings over a steel barrel. Paired with a Deep Olive Iota EKO X carbon fiber stock and an integrated ARCA rail, this rifle is built to go the distance where rugged terrain meets serious backcountry hunting.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .280 Ackley Improved.
• Runs a 22-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel.
• The barrel carries Horizon’s signature diamond fluting pattern.
• The barrel has a 1:8-inch rate of twist.
• The muzzle is threaded for a suppressor or muzzle device.
• Finished in SOCOM black.
• Fitted with an integrated ARCA rail forend.
• Stocked with a Deep Olive Iota EKO X carbon fiber stock.
• Operates as a bolt-action rifle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the barrel made of? Proof Research carbon fiber, chosen for reduced weight versus a steel barrel.

What is this rifle built for? Backcountry hunting, where Horizon prioritized weight savings for hunters covering rugged terrain.

Buy the Horizon Firearms Vandal Carbon 2 .280 Ackley Improved Rifle

A carbon fiber barrel and stock combination make the Vandal Carbon 2 a genuinely lightweight backcountry hunting rifle. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured FFL shipping, and see more from Horizon Firearms in our bolt action rifles selection.