The Weatherby Vanguard Talon (Weatherby part no. VTE306SR4B) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 30-06 Springfield and built around a 22-inch threaded barrel fitted with a factory Accubrake ST for manageable recoil. Like the rest of the Talon line, it wears a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock, the same stock used on Weatherby’s Backcountry Ti 2.0, weighing just 19 ounces and helping the rifle start at only 6.2 pounds, over a pound lighter than other Vanguard models. A 3DHEX recoil pad works with the brake to keep felt recoil comfortable over a long day of carrying and shooting, while a two-stage match-grade trigger and fluted, one-piece machined bolt body add precision and smooth cycling. Every Vanguard barrel is cold hammer forged and backed by a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee, a three-shot group of one inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 30-06 Springfield, one of the most versatile and widely available big-game cartridges.
• Fitted with a 22-inch threaded barrel and a factory Accubrake ST muzzle brake.
• Ships with 5+1 capacity, more rounds on tap than most Vanguard chamberings.
• Wears a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock weighing just 19 ounces.
• Starts at about 6.2 pounds, over a pound lighter than other Vanguard models.
• Includes a 3DHEX recoil pad that pairs with the brake to reduce felt recoil.
• Runs a two-stage, match-grade adjustable trigger for a crisp, consistent pull.
• Features a fluted, one-piece machined bolt body with a fully enclosed bolt sleeve.
• Backed by a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee from a cold-hammer-forged barrel with Weatherby ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does it hold? It ships with 5+1 capacity, giving hunters more rounds on tap than most other Vanguard Talon chamberings.

Does it come with a muzzle brake? Yes, a factory Accubrake ST ships installed to help manage recoil.

Is the Talon accurate? Weatherby backs every Vanguard, including the Talon, with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee using factory or premium ammunition.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Talon 30-06 Springfield Rifle

Carry a proven big-game cartridge in a lightweight package with a Talon from Weatherby, built around one of the lightest production stocks on the market. It pairs naturally with the rest of our bolt action rifles lineup. As a firearm, it ships from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop to your local FFL for transfer — contact us and we will have it moving as soon as it’s ready.