The Weatherby Vanguard Talon 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle, 22-Inch Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake (Weatherby part no. VTE65CMR4B) is a 6.5 Creedmoor bolt-action rifle with a 22-inch barrel. Weatherby built the Vanguard Talon to bring the lightweight ideas of its Backcountry line to the Vanguard action. A carbon fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock and a 3DHEX recoil pad keep the weight low and the recoil manageable, and the Accubrake ST muzzle brake threads onto the barrel. 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. It suits a hunter who carries the rifle a long way before taking the shot.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5 Creedmoor, the cartridge the maker lists for this model number.
• The barrel measures 22 inches ahead of the muzzle brake, and the maker lists 24 inches with the brake installed.
• The barrel is threaded 1/2×28, so a muzzle device mounts directly.
• An Accubrake ST muzzle brake is part of the barrel assembly, and the maker lists it in the barrel length for this chambering.
• The magazine capacity is 4+1, counting the round in the chamber.
• The rate of twist is 1:8 inches, the figure the maker lists for this chambering.
• The stock is a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber design that weighs only 19 ounces, with green and white sponge pattern accents.
• The barrel, receiver and trigger guard wear Tungsten Cerakote with a graphite black Cerakote bolt and safety, a thin-film ceramic coating the maker credits with wear and corrosion resistance.
• The two-stage match-quality trigger adjusts down to 2.5 pounds for a clean break.
• The 3-position safety lets you unload the rifle with the bolt locked.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the magazine capacity of the 6.5 Creedmoor version? The maker lists 4+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.

Does this rifle come with a muzzle brake? Yes. The maker lists a 2-inch muzzle brake on this model, the Accubrake ST muzzle brake, and the barrel is threaded 1/2×28.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Talon 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle, 22-Inch Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake

The Talon takes more than a pound out of a standard Vanguard and adds a brake to manage what is left of the recoil. 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.