Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 508 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.86 kg
- Introduced
- 2020
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis is a bolt-action precision rifle built on Weatherby's proven Vanguard action housed in a CNC-machined 6061 aluminum chassis system. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Winchester, and .223 Remington, the rifle features a cold hammer-forged barrel with a threaded muzzle and recessed target crown, Weatherby's two-stage adjustable trigger, and a LUTH-AR MBA-1 fully adjustable stock with adjustable comb height and length of pull. The aluminum chassis provides rigid, consistent bedding that eliminates the stock-to-action fit variations common in traditional stock-and-bedding systems. At approximately 8.5 pounds in 6.5 Creedmoor, the Vanguard Modular Chassis delivers chassis-rifle precision at a price point well below dedicated precision rifle platforms, backed by Weatherby's SUB-MOA accuracy guarantee.
Weatherby, founded by Roy Weatherby in 1945, built its legacy on magnum cartridges and premium hunting rifles. The Vanguard Modular Chassis represents the company's recognition that modern precision shooters demand chassis-system rigidity and adjustability, marrying Weatherby's cold hammer-forged barrel technology with a contemporary tactical platform at a competitive price.
Weatherby guarantees SUB-MOA accuracy (3-shot group of 0.99 inches or less at 100 yards) with premium ammunition on all Vanguard rifles. The cold hammer-forged barrel is a Weatherby hallmark that produces a smoother bore than button-rifled barrels, potentially improving accuracy and barrel life. The LUTH-AR MBA-1 stock is a modular buttstock assembly that provides extensive adjustability. Thread patterns are 5/8x24 TPI for 6.5 Creedmoor and .308, and 1/2x28 for .223. Available in both 20-inch and 22-inch barrel lengths depending on caliber. MSRP is approximately $800-$900.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Weatherby, Inc.
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2020
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 508 mm
- Overall length
- 997 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.86 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Two stage
- Trigger pull
- 11.0 N
- Capacity
- 10
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Aluminum chassis
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 860 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3115 J
- Effective range
- 700 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Aluminum chassis
Free floating barrel
Cold hammer forged barrel
Threaded barrel
Adjustable trigger
Luth-ar mba-1 stock
Adjustable comb- Adjustable lop
Picatinny rail
Suppressor ready
Recessed target crown
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 40 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 3.86 kg | 4.48 kg | Lighter than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 41 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 997 mm | 1118 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 508 mm | 610 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 10 | 10 | Holds more rounds than about 70% |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis
How much does the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis weigh?
The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis weighs 3.86 kg (8.50 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis?
The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .223 Remington, and .308 Winchester.
How many rounds does the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis hold?
The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis holds 10 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis?
The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis is 997 mm (39.3 in) long overall, with a 508 mm (20.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis?
The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis is made by Weatherby, Inc. (United States).
When was the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis introduced?
The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis was introduced in 2020.
How does the Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis operate?
The Weatherby Vanguard Modular Chassis uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
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API
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