The Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian .257 Weatherby Magnum Rifle, 24-Inch Threaded Barrel (Weatherby part no. VTX257WR4T) is a .257 Weatherby Magnum bolt-action rifle with a 24-inch barrel. Weatherby builds the Vanguard Obsidian as an all-black bolt-action hunting rifle with a black polymer Monte Carlo stock and a blued finish. The maker describes the barrel as threaded and ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake, so the rifle takes a muzzle device without a gunsmith. A cold hammer-forged barrel and a two-stage trigger adjustable down to 2.5 pounds support the Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee Weatherby gives with its factory or premium ammunition. A 3-position safety lets you unload with the bolt locked, which suits a day in the field or a session at the range.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .257 Weatherby Magnum, the cartridge the maker lists for this model number.
• The barrel is 24 inches long, which sets the balance and handling of the rifle.
• The barrel is threaded 1/2×28, so a muzzle device mounts directly.
• The magazine capacity is 3+1, counting the round in the chamber.
• The rate of twist is 1:10 inches, the figure the maker lists for this chambering.
• The 3-position safety lets you unload the rifle with the bolt locked.
• The two-stage trigger adjusts down to 2.5 pounds for a clean break.
• The barrel is cold hammer forged, which Weatherby ties to its Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.
• The stock is a black polymer Monte Carlo stock, the look that sets this version apart from other Vanguard models.
• The barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob and safety are blued, the traditional finish for steel on a hunting rifle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded? Yes. The maker lists the barrel as threaded 1/2×28 and describes it as ready for a suppressor or muzzle brake.

What is the magazine capacity of the .257 Weatherby Magnum version? The maker lists 3+1, which is the magazine plus one round in the chamber.

What does the Sub-MOA guarantee cover? 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 the verified purchase date to the original purchaser.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian .257 Weatherby Magnum Rifle, 24-Inch Threaded Barrel

The Obsidian keeps the Vanguard action and accuracy guarantee in a plain black package, and the threaded barrel leaves the muzzle open to whatever you choose to run on it. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt action rifles while you are here.