The Weatherby Vanguard Badlands rifle in 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum (brand part no. VAP653WR6T) pairs one of Weatherby’s fastest 6.5mm cartridges with the popular Badlands Approach camo pattern for hunters who want extreme reach and concealment together. Weatherby builds the 26-inch #2 contour barrel with an adjustable match-quality two-stage trigger for a clean break, and a 3-position safety, fluted bolt body, and Monte Carlo synthetic stock with a raised comb round out the action. The 1:8-inch twist rate stabilizes long, heavy-for-caliber 6.5mm bullets at extreme velocity, and the drilled-and-tapped receiver supports a wide range of long-range optics. Among ultra-high-velocity bolt action rifles, this Vanguard Badlands configuration favors hunters who want maximum reach on distant big game.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum, one of Weatherby’s fastest 6.5mm cartridges.
• The barrel measures 26 inches.
• The rifling twist rate is 1-in-8-inch twist.
• The trigger is an adjustable match-quality two-stage design.
• The safety is a 3-position design for added carry flexibility.
• The stock is a Monte Carlo design with a raised comb for scope use.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for long-range optic mounting.
• The magazine holds 3 rounds.
• The overall length is 48.8 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum distinctive? It’s one of Weatherby’s fastest 6.5mm cartridges, built for extreme velocity and extended reach.

What does the raised comb stock help with? It supports a natural cheek weld for shooters using a mounted long-range scope.

Buy the Weatherby Vanguard Badlands Rifle, 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum

A camo-finished, extreme-velocity long-range platform is exactly what this Vanguard Badlands delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.