Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter 7mm-08 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle, 20 in Cold Hammer-Forged Sporter Barrel, Matte Gray, 4+1
This Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter pairs a 20-inch cold hammer-forged sporter barrel with a lightweight synthetic Monte Carlo stock, delivering a handy 7mm-08 Remington package built on a proven Howa-made barreled action. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and this VB-prefix Vanguard S2 carries Weatherby’s Sub-MOA (.99 in) 3-shot accuracy guarantee when using specified ammunition. Its three-position safety and two-stage trigger round out a feature set focused on practical field performance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are minor, superficial exterior scratches and blemishes. Surfaces show only light handling marks.
What’s Included
- Weatherby factory cardboard box with model label
- Manual
The Compact Hunter configuration features a 20-inch cold hammer-forged sporter barrel chambered in 7mm-08 Remington, providing a shorter overall length while maintaining practical ballistic performance. The rifling twist rate is 1:9.5.
Its Howa-manufactured barreled action is marked "MADE IN JAPAN / HOWA" with "WEATHERBY – SHERIDAN, WY" branding. The steel receiver wears a matte gray finish and is drilled and tapped for scope bases; there are no iron sights.
This rifle is a VB-prefix Vanguard S2, indicating Weatherby’s Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee of .99-inch 3-shot groups when using specified ammunition. The action includes a three-position safety marked S/I/F at the bolt shroud and a crisp two-stage trigger.
The synthetic Monte Carlo stock comes finished in black/gray with bright orange webbing. Molded checkering offers secure purchase, a recoil pad helps manage felt recoil, and front and rear sling swivel studs are installed. Length of pull is 13.5 inches.
An internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate provides a 4+1 capacity. The receiver and barrel share a matte gray finish that complements the stock’s field-ready design.