The Weatherby Vanguard Compact rifle in 7mm-08 Remington with a 20-inch threaded barrel (brand part no. VYT7M8RR0T) is built for smaller-framed and younger shooters learning the sport, with a quick-change stock spacer that adjusts length of pull as they grow. Weatherby backs the rifle with its SUB-MOA accuracy guarantee, and a cold hammer-forged barrel with a fluted, one-piece machined bolt body delivers smooth, reliable cycling. The adjustable match-quality two-stage trigger gives a clean, predictable break, and the mild-recoiling 7mm-08 cartridge makes this configuration especially approachable for new hunters. Among youth and compact bolt action rifles, this Vanguard Compact configuration favors families introducing a new shooter to big-game hunting with manageable recoil.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 7mm-08 Remington, a mild-recoiling, flat-shooting big-game cartridge.
• The barrel measures 20 inches, threaded, cold hammer-forged, with a 1-in-9.5-inch twist.
• The capacity is 4+1 rounds, fed from a magazine with a hinged floorplate.
• The stock includes an adjustable length-of-pull spacer so the rifle can grow with a young shooter.
• The trigger is an adjustable, match-quality two-stage design for a clean, predictable break.
• Weatherby backs the rifle with a SUB-MOA accuracy guarantee.
• Shipping weight of approximately 8 pounds.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
• Equipped with a 3 Position safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 7mm-08 a good choice for a new hunter? It offers flat-shooting big-game performance with noticeably milder recoil than larger magnum cartridges.

Is the barrel threaded? Yes, ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Compact, 7mm-08

A growing-with-you compact rifle in a mild-recoiling, accurate chambering is exactly what this Vanguard Compact delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.