Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic Compact 6.5 Creedmoor, 20-inch Sporter, 1:8 Twist, 4+1, Japan-Made
This Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic Compact in 6.5 Creedmoor pairs a 20-inch #1-contour sporter barrel with a spacer-adjustable length of pull for a tailored fit. Built by Howa in Japan for Weatherby and marked "MADE IN JAPAN," it features a right-hand bolt action, an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, and a matte blued/black finish. The rifle has no iron sights and comes with a scope mount installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from prior handling and use. Light surface rust is present in a few areas.
What’s Included
- Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic Compact 6.5 Creedmoor rifle
- Installed scope mount/rail
The Synthetic Compact configuration offers a spacer-adjustable length of pull from 12.5 to 13.625 inches, allowing fine-tuning of stock fit. The Monte Carlo synthetic stock includes molded texturing for grip, a recoil pad, sling-swivel studs, and the Weatherby oval medallion set into the belly.
The 20-inch #1-contour sporter barrel is unthreaded and finished to match the action in matte blued/black. The rifle is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 1:8 twist rate and lacks iron sights, with a scope mount already installed for optics use.
This right-hand bolt-action uses an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate and provides a 4+1 capacity. A manual safety lever is positioned at the rear of the bolt shroud for straightforward operation.
Manufactured by Howa in Japan for Weatherby, the rifle bears the "MADE IN JAPAN" marking, confirming its origin and production details.




