Weatherby's Vanguard Varmint Special Rifle Offers Guaranteed Accuracy at Affordable Price

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Weatherby's Vanguard® Varmint Special Rifle Offers Guaranteed Accuracy at Affordable Price

Calling all varmint hunters who require a highly accurate and affordable rifle….Weatherby's new Vanguard® Varmint Special rifle offers guaranteed accuracy at a suggested retail price of only $587.

"Other than our new Vanguard SUB-MOA Varmint, the Vanguard Varmint Special is the only production varmint rifle that comes with a factory-shot target and written accuracy guarantee," said Brad Ruddell, Weatherby's vice president of sales and marketing. "A distinctive tan stock with black spiderwebbing gives the rifle a look that appeals to many varmint hunters, and the $587 price should appeal to everyone."

Weatherby guarantees, in writing, that the new Vanguard Varmint Special will shoot a 1 1/2-inch or better 3-shot group at 100 yards from a cold barrel when used with specific Weatherby factory or premium (non-Weatherby calibers) ammunition. In fact, Weatherby has observed that most of these rifles shoot well under a 1 1/2-inch group. The factory-shot target provides an extra measure of accuracy assurance.

The Vanguard Varmint Special features black metalwork (bead blasted to a matte finish) and a 22-inch #3 contour cold hammer forged steel barrel (.740 muzzle diameter) designed to create a balance between barrel length (velocity), stiffness (accuracy) and portability. The barrel has a recessed target crown for consistent accuracy and protection of the rifling.

Other accuracy-enhancing features include a trigger that is adjustable for let-off weight and sear engagement to match individual preferences. The injection-molded synthetic stock is checkered and sports a tan base coat color with black spiderwebbing in a pebble finish for a non-slip grip. A Monte Carlo cheek piece allows quick eye-to-scope alignment and fast target acquisition. A pressure point in the forearm further enhances accuracy potential. A rubber recoil pad helps reduce felt recoil.

Additional key features:

• The Vanguard action has a one-piece forged, fluted bolt body with three ports that allow high pressure gases to escape in the event of an accidental case rupture. The bolt sleeve completely enshrouds the rear of the action to provide protection from high-pressure gases and brass particles, should the case rupture. Two locking lugs allow for a 90-degree bolt lift. To enhance the rifle's value and provide a sure grip, the bolt knob is knurled.
• A one-piece forged and machined receiver with integral recoil lug is designed for exceptional strength and structural integrity.
• The bottom metal and floorplate are in one piece and constructed from a combination of steel and a lightweight alloy.
• An easy-to-see cocking indicator provides an extra measure of safety.
• M16-style claw extractor helps ensure reliable and positive extraction. It extracts and ejects the fired case without the necessity of full bolt retraction.

Measuring 41 1/2 inches in overall length, the Vanguard Varmint Special has a length of pull of 13 5/8 inches. Drop at comb, 3/4-inch; drop at heel, 1 1/8-inch. Weight is approximately 8 1/4 pounds.

The Vanguard Varmint Special is available in .223 Remington, .22-250 Remington and .308 Winchester.

For more information, contact a local Weatherby dealer or Weatherby, Inc., 3100 El Camino Real, Atascadero, Calif. 93422; (805) 466-1767. Or, go to www.weatherby.com.

Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc. manufactures and markets rifles, shotguns, ammunition, Performance Wool outerwear and security/shooting accessories. The company is based in Atascadero.

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