The Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills rifle in .308 Winchester with a 20-inch heavy barrel and factory muzzle brake (brand part no. VBH308NR2B) 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 hunters who want extra barrel stability in a versatile big-game caliber.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO, a versatile big-game 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-10 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 4+1 rounds.
• Shipping weight of approximately 10 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 does the heavy barrel profile add? Extra stability for precision shooting under repeated strings.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills, Heavy

Extra barrel stability in a versatile big-game caliber is exactly what this Black Hills Vanguard delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.