Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Sporter .257 Wby. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, Sub-MOA, Made in Japan
This Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Sporter stands out with its .257 Wby. Mag. chambering, 24 in sporter-profile barrel, and factory sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. Built in Japan and marked "MADE IN JAPAN," it features a walnut Monte Carlo stock tailored for right-handed use and a Boyds-branded rubber recoil pad. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the action includes a fluted bolt body, swept bolt handle, and a three-position safety marked S/I/F.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few scratches on the action from a previous scope base, and a couple of minor scratches on the barrel.
What’s Included
- Weatherby factory cardboard box with end label '257 WBY VGD2 SPORTER 24' (product code VDT257WR40)
- Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 owner's manual
- Boyds rubber recoil pad (installed)
The Sporter configuration pairs a 24 in, non-threaded sporter-contour barrel with a 1:10 in twist, set up without iron sights. Chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum, this rifle is built for the flat-shooting cartridge that made Weatherby famous, and it carries the Vanguard Series 2 factory sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.
The action features a longitudinally fluted bolt body and swept bolt handle for smooth cycling. Feeding is through an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, providing a 3-round capacity. The receiver comes drilled and tapped for scope bases, ready for your chosen optics setup.
Controls are straightforward and familiar, including a three-position safety clearly marked S/I/F. The rifle is manufactured in Japan and is stamped "MADE IN JAPAN," with the Weatherby mfg part number VDT257WR40.
The walnut Monte Carlo stock includes a right-hand cheekpiece for a consistent sightline, dual stock cross-bolts, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull is 13.75 in, and a Boyds-branded rubber recoil pad is installed for a solid shoulder interface.