The Weatherby Vanguard Talon (Weatherby part no. VTE653WR8B) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5×300 Weatherby Magnum, one of Weatherby’s original high-velocity proprietary cartridges, and built around a 26-inch threaded barrel fitted with a factory Accubrake ST to keep the extreme velocity of this round manageable behind the trigger. 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 tame recoil from one of the hardest-kicking cartridges Weatherby offers, 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 6.5×300 Weatherby Magnum, one of Weatherby’s original high-velocity proprietary cartridges.
• Fitted with a 26-inch threaded barrel and a factory Accubrake ST muzzle brake to manage recoil.
• Ships with 3+1 capacity for fast follow-up shots.
• 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 works with the brake to manage a hard-hitting magnum cartridge.
• 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

Is 6.5×300 Weatherby Magnum a fast cartridge? Yes, it is one of Weatherby’s original high-velocity proprietary rounds, built for exceptionally flat trajectories at extended range.

Does it come with a muzzle brake? Yes, a factory Accubrake ST ships installed to manage recoil from this hard-hitting cartridge.

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 6.5×300 Weatherby Magnum Rifle

Reach farther with one of Weatherby’s original high-velocity cartridges in a Talon built by Weatherby 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 — reach out and we will have it moving as soon as it’s ready.