The Horizon Firearms Vandal 2 25 Creedmoor rifle with a 22-inch fluted threaded barrel (brand part no. HRF-VA2-25CM-22R) is a bolt-action hunting rifle for shooters who want a lightweight, field-ready rifle in 25 Creedmoor. Horizon builds it on Stiller’s Hyrax action with a premium steel barrel and a TriggerTech Primary Curved Shoe trigger. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and fitted with an Iota Outdoors SIM brake. A classic sporter grip, a 20 MOA Picatinny rail and an integrated ARCA plus Picatinny plate make it ready for a scope and a bipod. It is aimed at hunters and long-range shooters who value repeatable accuracy.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 25 Creedmoor, the 22-inch configuration Horizon lists for the Vandal 2.
• The barrel is 22 inches of premium steel with a Horizon Varmint #4.5 contour and a skip-dash flute.
• The twist rate is 1:7.5, the rate Horizon lists for the 25 Creedmoor Vandal 2.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 for compatible muzzle devices.
• An Iota Outdoors SIM muzzle brake comes with the rifle to help manage recoil.
• The action is a Stiller Hyrax, Stiller’s newest action.
• The trigger is a TriggerTech Primary Curved Shoe set at the factory between 2.0 and 2.8 pounds and adjustable from 1.5 to 4.0 pounds.
• A 20 MOA Picatinny rail comes installed on the action for optic mounting.
• Magazines are AICS pattern, with a 5-round AICS magazine typically included.
• The foregrip carries a combined ARCA Swiss and Picatinny plate for bipods and tripods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What twist rate does the 25 Creedmoor Vandal 2 use? Horizon lists a 1:7.5 twist for the 25 Creedmoor Vandal 2 with the 22-inch barrel.

Does the muzzle accept a suppressor or other device? The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, and the rifle includes an Iota Outdoors SIM muzzle brake that attaches to those threads.

How is the rifle set up for optics and bipods? A 20 MOA Stiller Picatinny rail is installed on the action, and an ARCA plus Picatinny plate sits under the foregrip.

Buy the Horizon Firearms Vandal 2 25 Creedmoor Rifle

A threaded, braked 25 Creedmoor on a Stiller action is a complete setup for hunters who plan to shoot past the usual hunting distances. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for insured shipping to your FFL, and look over our other bolt-action rifles as well.