Horizon Firearms Vandal Prime 2 .280 Ackley Improved Rifle, 22in

The Horizon Firearms Vandal Prime 2 (brand part no. HRF-VP2-280A-22R) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .280 Ackley Improved, built to redefine versatility for the serious hunter. It’s fitted with the Iota BKH stock, featuring a flat forend, negative comb, and vertical grip for a modern, ergonomic hold, and the Stiller Hyrax action anchors a 22-inch black chrome, chevron-fluted threaded barrel for both weight savings and heat dissipation. A Horizon ARCA rail and matching Picatinny mount give shooters mounting options for a bipod and optics alike, and the rifle ships with a Horizon flush-fit magazine for a clean, snag-free profile in the field.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .280 Ackley Improved, a versatile, hard-hitting hunting cartridge.
• Features a 22-inch chevron-fluted barrel for reduced weight and better heat dissipation.
• Barrel is threaded with a 1:8 twist rate.
• Runs the smooth Stiller Hyrax bolt action.
• Fitted with the Iota BKH stock, featuring a flat forend and negative comb.
• Stock includes a vertical grip for a modern, ergonomic hold.
• Built with a Horizon ARCA rail for stable bipod shooting.
• Paired with a matching Picatinny mount for optics.
• Ships with a Horizon flush-fit magazine for a clean, snag-free profile.
• Finished in black chrome over the barrel and receiver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What action does this rifle run? The smooth Stiller Hyrax bolt action.

What’s the twist rate? 1:8, stabilizing the .280 Ackley Improved’s typical bullet weights.

Does it have a rail for a bipod? Yes, a Horizon ARCA rail with a matching Picatinny mount.

Buy the Horizon Firearms Vandal Prime 2 Rifle

Built around the Stiller Hyrax action and a fluted, threaded barrel, the Vandal Prime 2 pairs modern ergonomics with genuine hunting-rifle performance. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop through Horizon Firearms‘s bolt action rifles lineup for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.