The Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian .223 Remington Rifle is a bolt-action rifle with a threaded 20-inch barrel (Weatherby part no. VHS223RR0T). Weatherby builds the Obsidian with a weather-resistant black polymer Monte Carlo stock and a blued barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob and safety, which gives it an all-black look. The #3 contour barrel is cold hammer forged and threaded 5/8-24 for a suppressor or muzzle brake. A 3-position safety and an adjustable two-stage trigger come standard, and the rifle carries Weatherby’s sub-MOA guarantee. It is a straightforward choice for varmint and predator work or a lightweight-caliber hunting rifle.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington, a flat-shooting cartridge for varmints and predators.
• The barrel is 20 inches long with a #3 contour, the length and profile Weatherby lists for this SKU.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24, ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake.
• The magazine holds 5+1, which is five rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber.
• The twist rate is 1:8, the rifling Weatherby specifies for this chambering.
• The rifle weighs 7.9 pounds with an overall length of 40 inches.
• The stock is a black polymer Monte Carlo with a raised comb that holds up against weather.
• The barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob and safety have a blued finish.
• The two-stage trigger is match quality and adjusts down to 2.5 pounds.
• A 3-position safety lets you unload the rifle with the bolt locked, which gives two safe positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vanguard Obsidian barrel threaded? Yes. Weatherby says the barrel is threaded and ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake, and the tech specs list 5/8-24 threads on this 20-inch #3 contour barrel.

What is the Obsidian stock made of? A black polymer Monte Carlo stock with a raised comb, built to hold up against harsh weather.

Does Weatherby guarantee the accuracy? Weatherby guarantees every Vanguard to shoot a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition, within two years of verified purchase by the original purchaser.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian .223 Remington Rifle, Threaded 20-Inch Barrel, Black Synthetic Stock

Order the Obsidian from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt-action rifles while you are here. It pairs a threaded barrel and a weather-resistant stock with the Vanguard action.