The Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills rifle in .223 Remington with a 20-inch heavy barrel and factory muzzle brake (brand part no. VBH223RR2B) is built to thrive in rugged environments with premium Peak 44 accessories. Weatherby finishes the barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob, and safety in matte blue, and the ergonomic black polymer Monte Carlo stock with green and tan paint offers a comfortable, stable platform for precision shooting. The Black Hills edition includes an optics-ready Picatinny rail and an Arca/Pic adapter on the forend for versatile accessory mounting, and the three-position safety adds field-ready control. Among heavy-barreled bolt action rifles, this Vanguard Black Hills configuration favors varmint hunters who want reduced recoil and versatile mounting options.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO, a versatile varmint cartridge.
• The barrel measures 20 inches with a heavy profile.
• A factory muzzle brake is fitted to tame recoil and muzzle rise.
• The twist rate is 1-in-8 inches.
• The rifle includes an optics-ready Picatinny rail on the forend for direct optic mounting.
• It also includes an Arca/Pic adapter on the forend for versatile bipod or tripod mounting.
• The safety is a three-position design for flexible field control.
• The magazine capacity is 5+1 rounds.
• Shipping weight of approximately 10.2 pounds.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle include a muzzle brake? Yes, a factory muzzle brake helps reduce felt recoil.

What mounting options does the forend offer? An Arca/Pic adapter for versatile accessory mounting.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills, .223

Reduced recoil and versatile mounting options are exactly what this Black Hills Vanguard delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.