The Weatherby Vanguard Talon (Weatherby part no. VTE65CMR4B) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor and built around a 22-inch threaded barrel fitted with a factory Accubrake ST for manageable recoil and a fast follow-up shot. 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 light, which pairs well with 6.5 Creedmoor’s already mild recoil for an easy rifle to shoot well. A two-stage match-grade trigger and fluted, one-piece machined bolt body add precision and smooth cycling, and every Vanguard barrel is cold hammer forged and backed by a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor, a mild-recoiling, flat-shooting cartridge popular for hunting and long-range shooting alike.
• Fitted with a 22-inch threaded barrel and a factory Accubrake ST muzzle brake.
• Ships with 4+1 capacity for a full day of hunting between reloads.
• 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 for a soft-shooting rifle.
• 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 Creedmoor a good beginner cartridge? Its mild recoil and flat trajectory make it an approachable option paired with the Talon’s already light-recoiling stock and brake setup.

Does it come with a muzzle brake? Yes, a factory Accubrake ST ships installed to further reduce felt 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 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle

Get an easy-shooting, mountain-ready 6.5 Creedmoor rifle 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 — reach out and we will have it moving as soon as it’s ready.