Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic (Griptonite) 6.5 Creedmoor, 24 in Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Japan-Made Bolt-Action Rifle
This Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic (Griptonite) in 6.5 Creedmoor pairs a Howa-made Japanese barreled action with Weatherby's Griptonite Monte Carlo stock. It features a 24-inch cold hammer forged sporter barrel with a recessed crown, a two-stage user-adjustable match-grade trigger, and a bright-polished fluted bolt. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases with four holes, and the internal box magazine uses a hinged floorplate for a 3-round capacity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is residue and wear on the stock and receiver. The barrel shows mild to moderate scratches.
What’s Included
- Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic (Griptonite) rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor
The Howa-manufactured barreled action is marked "MADE IN JAPAN" and uses a two-lug, push-feed design with a plunger ejector and an AR-15/M16-style extractor. The bolt body is bright-polished and fluted, with gas relief ports for added safety. The receiver is steel and finished matte blued/black.
The 24-inch steel barrel is cold hammer forged with a sporter profile and recessed crown. It is unthreaded and has no iron sights, focusing the platform on mounted optics via the receiver’s four drilled-and-tapped scope base holes.
The Series 2 trigger is a two-stage, user-adjustable, match-grade unit designed for a clean break. A manual, two-position safety provides straightforward operation. The internal box magazine holds three rounds and is serviced by a hinged floorplate.
Weatherby’s Griptonite synthetic stock uses a Monte Carlo profile with a raised comb for head position consistency. The stock is olive/gray with black textured grip and forend inserts for traction, and it includes sling swivel studs and a recoil pad. A Weatherby "W" medallion accents the grip cap, and length of pull is 13.5.