Vanguard® Talon
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Vanguard® Talon

(5 customer reviews)

$1,549.00

The first thing you’ll notice about the Vanguard Talon, aside from Weatherby’s legendary fit and finish, is the stock. The Talon is equipped with a carbon fiber Peak 44™ Blacktooth™ stock, the same stock we use on the Backcountry Ti 2.0. To help reduce the recoil on this ultra-light set up, the stock features Peak 44™’s 3DHEX® recoil pad and threaded Accubrake ST.

FINISH

Barrel/Receiver/Trigger Guard – Tungsten Cerakote
Bolt/Safety – Graphite black Cerakote
Stock – Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with Green and White sponge pattern accents

***As of 07/01/2024 the Weatherby Vanguard will now come standard with a threaded barrel. There are still options without a threaded barrel available until inventory is sold out. Some barrel lengths have also changed. Please view tech specs below for updated information.

TECH SPECS

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Description

SPECIFICATIONS

Legendary fit and finish of a Weatherby Vanguard on a ultra-light set up

The Talon was purpose-built to bring the lightweight features of the Backountry 2.0 family into the Vanguard line-up. It features Peak 44’s Blacktooth carbon fiber stock which weighs only 19oz making it one of the lightest production stocks on the market. Compared to other Vanguards the Talon cuts out over a full pound of weight and starts at 6.2lbs. Equipped with an Accubreak and 3D Hex Recoil pad, the Talon manages recoil extremely well even with Weatherby’s historic magnum cartridges. This is the rifle you want 10 miles from the truck and you have to make the shot count.

Vanguard barrels are cold hammer forged which makes them much more accurate and reliable than other rifles in their price range. To back this up, all Vanguards are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99” or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby® factory or premium ammunition. The Vanguard Talon a 3-position safety, two-stage match grade trigger, and fluted bolt body. All Vanguards have a one-piece machined bolt body and a fully enclosed bolt sleeve. They also sport an integral recoil lug and hinged floorplate.

  • Accubrake ST Included On All Calibers
  • Adjustable Match Quality, Two-stage Trigger
  • Fluted Bolt Body
  • One-piece Machined Bolt Body
  • Fully Enclosed Bolt Sleeve
  • 3DHEX Recoil Pad
  • 3-Position Safety
  • Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
  • Integral Recoil Lug
  • Hinged Floorplate

Barrel length is 26” for magnum chamberings & 24” for non-magnum

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FEATURES

Guaranteed Sub-Moa Accuracy

All Vanguard® rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99” or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby® factory or premium ammunition within Two-Years of Verified Purchase Date to Original Purchaser.

Two-stage Trigger

Robust adjustable match quality, two-stage trigger (adjustable down to 2.5 lbs.) with a clean break.

Accubrake ST

By adding an Accubrake ST you will significantly reduce felt recoil up to 53%. Available in four different barrel diameters, with thread protector, for a perfect brake-to-barrel contour.

3-Position Safety

Safely unload rifle or have bolt locked. 3-position safety allows for two safe positions to ensure bolt is locked.

Carbon Fiber Stock

Sourced from Peak 44, this stock has the distinction of being the lightest production aerospace-grade carbon fiber stock on the market. Industry-leading manufacturing techniques, patented bedding technology and the addition of the 3DHEX recoil-reducing buttpad mean this is one of the most advanced lightweight stocks to date.

3DHEX Recoil Reducer

Large caliber felt recoil dissipation provided in the lightest recoil reducer available. 3DHEX is a patent pending high strength energy diffusing lattice structure designed to distribute specific directional forces and reduce muzzle lift.

Cerakote®

Cerakote is the industry leading thin-film ceramic coating. The Cerakote unique formula enhances physical properties including wear, corrosion, and chemical resistance while improving impact strengths, and hardness.

FEATURES

Guaranteed Sub-Moa Accuracy

All Vanguard® rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99” or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby® factory or premium ammunition within Two-Years of Verified Purchase Date to Original Purchaser.

Two-stage Trigger

Robust adjustable match quality, two-stage trigger (adjustable down to 2.5 lbs.) with a clean break.

Accubrake ST

By adding an Accubrake ST you will significantly reduce felt recoil up to 53%. Available in four different barrel diameters, with thread protector, for a perfect brake-to-barrel contour.

3-Position Safety

Safely unload rifle or have bolt locked. 3-position safety allows for two safe positions to ensure bolt is locked.

Carbon Fiber Stock

Sourced from Peak 44, this stock has the distinction of being the lightest production aerospace-grade carbon fiber stock on the market. Industry-leading manufacturing techniques, patented bedding technology and the addition of the 3DHEX recoil-reducing buttpad mean this is one of the most advanced lightweight stocks to date.

3DHEX Recoil Reducer

Large caliber felt recoil dissipation provided in the lightest recoil reducer available. 3DHEX is a patent pending high strength energy diffusing lattice structure designed to distribute specific directional forces and reduce muzzle lift.

Cerakote®

Cerakote is the industry leading thin-film ceramic coating. The Cerakote unique formula enhances physical properties including wear, corrosion, and chemical resistance while improving impact strengths, and hardness.

TECH SPECS

*As of 07/01/2024 the Weatherby Vanguard will now come standard with a threaded barrel. There are still options without a threaded barrel available until inventory is sold out. Some barrel lengths have also changed. Please view tech specs below for updated information.

Caliber
Weight
Overall Length
Mag capacity
Barrel Contour
Barrel Threads
Barrel OAL
Twist Rate
Length of Pull
Drop @ Comb
Monte Carlo
Drop @ Heel
.243 WIN 6.2lbs. 44“ 4+1 #2 1/2-28 26” (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.243 WIN 6.1lbs. 42“ 4+1 #2 1/2-28 24" (22" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.257 WBY MAG 6.3lbs. 46.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 28” (26" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.257 WBY MAG 6.2lbs. 44.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.270 WIN 6.3lbs. 44.5“ 4+1 #2 1/2-28 26” (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.30-06 SPRG 6.3lbs. 44.5“ 4+1 #2 1/2-28 26” (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.30-06 SPRG 6.2lbs. 42.5“ 5+1 #2 1/2-28 24" (22" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.300 WBY MAG 6.3lbs. 46.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 28” (26" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.300 WBY MAG 6.2lbs. 44.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.300 WIN 6.3lbs. 46.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 28” (26" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.300 WIN 6.2lbs. 44.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.308 WIN 6.2lbs. 44“ 4+1 #2 1/2-28 26” (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
.308 WIN 6.1lbs. 42“ 4+1 #2 1/2-28 24" (22" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:10“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
6.5 CREEDMOOR 6.2lbs. 44“ 4+1 #2 1/2-28 26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:8“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
6.5 CREEDMOOR 6.1lbs. 42“ 4+1 #2 1/2-28 24" (22" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:8“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
6.5 PRC 6.3lbs. 44.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:8“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
6.5-300 WBY MAG 6.3lbs. 46.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 28" (26" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:8“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
7MM PRC 6.3lbs. 44.5“ 3+1 #2 1/2-28 26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake) 1:8“ 13.5“ .625“ N/A .30“
Caliber
Weight
Overall Length
Mag capacity
Barrel Contour
Barrel Threads
Barrel OAL
Twist Rate
Length of Pull
Drop @ Comb
Monte Carlo
Drop @ Heel
.243 WIN
6.2lbs.
44“
4+1
#2
1/2-28
26” (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.243 WIN
6.1lbs.
42“
4+1
#2
1/2-28
24" (22" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.257 WBY MAG
6.3lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
28” (26" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.257 WBY MAG
6.2lbs.
44.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.270 WIN
6.3lbs.
44.5“
4+1
#2
1/2-28
26” (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.30-06 SPRG
6.3lbs.
44.5“
4+1
#2
1/2-28
26” (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.30-06 SPRG
6.2lbs.
42.5“
5+1
#2
1/2-28
24" (22" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.300 WBY MAG
6.3lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
28” (26" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.300 WBY MAG
6.2lbs.
44.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.300 WIN
6.3lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
28” (26" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.300 WIN
6.2lbs.
44.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.308 WIN
6.2lbs.
44“
4+1
#2
1/2-28
26” (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
.308 WIN
6.1lbs.
42“
4+1
#2
1/2-28
24" (22" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:10“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
6.5 CREEDMOOR
6.2lbs.
44“
4+1
#2
1/2-28
26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:8“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
6.5 CREEDMOOR
6.1lbs.
42“
4+1
#2
1/2-28
24" (22" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:8“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
6.5 PRC
6.3lbs.
44.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:8“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
6.5-300 WBY MAG
6.3lbs.
46.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
28" (26" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:8“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“
7MM PRC
6.3lbs.
44.5“
3+1
#2
1/2-28
26" (24" barrel + 2" muzzle brake)“
1:8“
13.5“
.625“
N/A
.30“

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5 reviews for Vanguard® Talon

  1. Stockton Moat –

    It’s got some great features and makes a great backcountry rifle. I did some tinkering on it to get it shooting good and since then it has been an awesome rifle. I got mine in 6.5 prc and killed a 32 inch muley and a raghorn 5 pt bull elk with it this year on general and OTC units. Went through several backpacking trips with it and it was exactly what I needed and it didn’t bother me to carry it in my arms through the nastiest brush and cliffy country all day. I’m very happy with my decision.

  2. Dettrick Drewery –

    Just for the real hunters, i have a new 270 in the Vanguard Talon 24 ” barrel with the factory muzzle break, 100 yards 3 shots a 25-cent coin covered it, 200 yards it was the same. Dam great rifle my first Weatherby. i am looking for another in the 257 Cal,

  3. Derek –

    Very impressed with the Vanguard Talon with VX5 3x15x44mm, don’t claim to be a great shot but shoots as advertised in that half to 3/4 MOA range. Light, sharp gun that has a great trigger.

  4. A. Fick –

    If you’re looking for a powerful 30 caliber backcountry rifle to add to your collection, this is it. I purchased the Talon in 300 WBY, and run a Leupold VX-5HD 3x15x44 on top. Excellent combination. Light when carried or packed up the mountains in Idaho. Sturdy and well built when breaking brush. It put two 200 grain Nosler Accubonds through the vitals of a bull elk at 665 yards with 10 minutes of shooting light left last October. The caliber and rifle exceeded my expectations. The recoil with the muzzle break isn’t a concern, even with the light setup. I’m 6′ tall 170 lbs and don’t mind it one bit. It’s slightly more than my 7mm Rem Mag without the break, but manageable, and delivers much more energy to help with taking larger game.

  5. Hollis Moyers –

    I own 2 Vanguards a 300 Wb 22-250 tack driver

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