The Weatherby Vanguard Outfitter .243 Winchester rifle (Weatherby part no. VHH243NR4B) is built for hunters who spend more time hiking to their stand than sitting in it. A fluted, 24-inch barrel wearing a graphite-black Cerakote finish and a factory-installed muzzle brake keeps the rifle light on the trail while taming recoil on a follow-up shot. The synthetic stock uses a tan polymer Monte Carlo profile with brown-and-white sponge paint for a rugged, non-reflective look that will not show every scratch after a season in the field. A 1-in-10 twist rate is matched to standard .243 Winchester bullet weights, a cartridge known for mild recoil and a flat trajectory on deer-sized game, and the internal box magazine holds four rounds plus one in the chamber, unloaded easily through a hinged floorplate. Weatherby built the Outfitter series specifically for backcountry and mountain hunts where weight and weather resistance matter as much as accuracy. At just under seven pounds, this rifle is light enough to carry all day without punishing the shooter on the bench.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .243 Winchester, a mild-recoiling cartridge with a flat trajectory on deer-sized game.
• Carries a fluted 24-inch barrel that trims weight for long carries in the backcountry.
• Includes a factory-installed muzzle brake that tames recoil on follow-up shots.
• Uses a 1-in-10 twist rate matched to standard .243 Winchester bullet weights.
• Weighs about 6.75 pounds, light enough to carry all day on a mountain hunt.
• Wears a graphite-black Cerakote metal finish that resists corrosion in rough field conditions.
• Uses a 3-position safety for a familiar, easy-to-run control on a hunting rifle.
• Feeds from an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, holding four rounds plus one chambered.
• Includes sling swivel studs installed at the factory for a carry strap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rifle have a muzzle brake? Yes, it ships with a factory-installed muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil.

What is the barrel finish? The barrel and action wear a graphite-black Cerakote finish for corrosion resistance in rough field conditions.

Is the magazine detachable? No, it uses an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, so unloading is done through the floorplate rather than pulling a removable magazine.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Outfitter .243 Winchester Rifle

Order this Outfitter from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and look through our other bolt-action rifles if you want a lighter-weight mountain gun in a different caliber.