The Weatherby Vanguard Compact in .223 Remington (brand part no. VC26223RR2B) pairs a 20-inch barrel with a factory-installed muzzle brake, giving entry-level and youth shooters a lighter-recoiling rifle that’s easier to handle. Weatherby cuts a fast 1-in-8-inch twist into the barrel and feeds the rifle from a 5-round magazine for 5+1 on-hand capacity. Among bolt guns in the bolt action rifles category, the Vanguard Compact favors new or smaller-framed shooters who want a proven .223 platform.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Remington.
• Cut with a fast 1-in-8-inch rate of twist.
• The barrel measures 20 inches.
• Ships with a factory-installed muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil.
• Feeds from a 5-round detachable magazine, giving 5+1 capacity.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
• A match-grade two-stage trigger adjusts down to 2.5 pounds for a clean, consistent break.
• A 3-position safety lets shooters lock the bolt down for safe carry.
• Backed by Weatherby’s sub-MOA accuracy guarantee with factory or premium ammunition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle come with a muzzle device? Yes, a muzzle brake is factory-installed to reduce felt recoil.

What is the on-hand capacity? One in the chamber plus a 5-round magazine, for 5+1 capacity.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Compact .223 Remington

A lighter-recoiling .223 built for new and smaller-framed shooters. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.