The Horizon Firearms Vandal DM 6.5 Creedmoor rifle (Horizon part no. HRF-VAD-65CM-18R) is the Vandal Dedicated Marksman, the first chassis rifle from Horizon Firearms. It pairs an 18-inch threaded premium steel barrel and a SIM muzzle brake with a Stiller Hyrax action and an XLR Element 4.0 aluminum chassis. A TriggerTech Primary Curved Shoe trigger and a factory 20 MOA Picatinny rail round out the package. It is built for shooters stepping into precision competition and for long-range hunters who want a stable, adjustable chassis rifle.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 6.5 Creedmoor, a flat-shooting cartridge with a deep bullet selection for precision work.
• Barrel length is 18 inches, a premium steel barrel in the Horizon contour that keeps the rifle handy in a chassis.
• The rate of twist is 1:8, matched to the heavier 6.5 Creedmoor bullets.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, so the barrel takes the supplied brake or other muzzle devices that use the same pitch.
• A SIM muzzle brake from Iota Outdoors is fitted, which tames recoil for faster follow-up shots.
• The action is a Stiller Hyrax short-action bolt-action receiver, a precision platform for the chassis.
• The chassis is the XLR Element 4.0 in black anodized aluminum with an adjustable stock and an integrated bubble level.
• The forend carries an integrated ARCA-Swiss rail, a machined 1.5-inch RRS dovetail for bipods and tripods.
• 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 optic rail is installed from the factory, which adds elevation range for long-distance shooting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magazines does the Vandal DM use? It uses AICS-pattern magazines in its integrated bottom metal. It typically ships with a 5-round AICS magazine and accepts other AICS-pattern magazines.

Is the barrel threaded? Yes. The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and Horizon fits an Iota Outdoors SIM muzzle brake to the rifle.

What accuracy does Horizon build to? Horizon Firearms builds all of its rifles to a 0.5 MOA standard with factory ammunition. For best results it recommends testing accuracy from a stable shooting platform.

Buy the Horizon Firearms Vandal DM 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle

A chassis rifle with a steel barrel and a factory brake makes sense for hunters and competitors who want an adjustable stock with stable, repeatable accuracy. 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.