# Weatherby Vanguard Badlands 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt Rifle - Camo Finish

**Brand:** Weatherby
**Category:** Bolt-Action Rifles
**Caliber:** 6.5 Creedmoor

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 6.5 Creedmoor
- **Barrel Length:** 22"
- **Capacity:** 4 rounds
- **Finish:** Burnt Bronze Cerakote
- **Weight:** 118.4 oz
- **Overall Length:** 42"
- **UPC:** 747115455577
- **SKU:** UCD9VcJPV

## Description

The Weatherby Vanguard Badlands is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, finished in Burnt Bronze Cerakote with a Badlands Approach Camo stock. It carries Weatherby's SUB-MOA accuracy guarantee and ships ready for a suppressor or muzzle device via the 1/2x28 threaded barrel.

### Key Specifications
- **Manufacturer**: Weatherby
- **Family**: Vanguard Series
- **Model**: Vanguard Badlands
- **Type**: Rifle
- **Action**: Bolt Action
- **Caliber/Gauge**: 6.5 Creedmoor
- **Finish**: Burnt Bronze Cerakote (Applied Finish)
- **Stock/Grips**: Camo Stock (Badlands Approach Camo)
- **Barrel Length**: 22"
- **Overall Length**: 42"
- **Capacity**: 4 + 1 rounds
- **Weight**: 7.4 lbs.
- **Shipping Weight**: 8.95 lbs.
- **Safety Features**: 3-Position Safety
- **Additional Info**:
    - Adjustable Two-Stage Trigger 
    - Fluted Bolt Body 
    - SUB-MOA Guarantee 
    - Thread Pattern: 1/2x28 
    - Drilled / Tapped

### Detailed Features
The adjustable two-stage trigger lets shooters dial in pull weight to their preference. The fluted bolt body sheds a bit of weight while keeping the action stiff, and cycling is smooth under fast follow-up shots. Burnt Bronze Cerakote is corrosion-resistant, which matters when the rifle spends wet days in a blind or on a mountain. The SUB-MOA guarantee is a factory commitment. Weatherby tests each rifle and backs it with documentation.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> It's a little tough to work to be honest with you um it's not super comfortable it's just a big metal switch so it's a little bit tough on your fingers even.
>
> — [iReviewGear](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYRmukSbIjo&t=130s)

> For just having a bipod I think we did a pretty good job at 100 300 200 yards uh the gun performed pretty well.
>
> — [Shoot Wise](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGeWfGfsoaY&t=319s)

> The main reason why i bought this rifle and didn't keep using my beggar b14 is because of the way this rifle is chambering 6.5 creekman and it weighed only about seven pounds.
>
> — [PuertoRecon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0uh2TFOPoU&t=89s)

> Yeah super nice so as you guys can see it's right about 2.75 pounds super smooth trigger.
>
> — [Backfire](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig1_GSduKSw&t=83s)

> Stock I really like the stock even though it seems to be cheap and synthetic it's got a nice grip here.
>
> — [iReviewGear](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYRmukSbIjo&t=157s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

Owners of the Vanguard Badlands in 6.5 Creedmoor mostly report positive experiences, with accuracy and the 6.5 Creedmoor's flat trajectory drawing the most consistent praise. The camo finish is well-regarded for practical concealment in hunting environments. Build quality, including the bolt's smoothness, is a recurring point of satisfaction.

The main criticisms are weight (7.4 lbs. feels heavy during long carries) and some sensitivity to ammunition choice when chasing consistent sub-MOA groups. A few buyers question the value relative to other bolt rifles at a similar price, though most consider the SUB-MOA guarantee and Cerakote finish to justify the cost.

## Pricing

**6 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Classicfirearms Com | $708.59 |
| Grabagun Com | $709.99 |
| Shootingsurplus Com | $725.59 |
| Kygunco Com | $735.35 |
| Buds Gun Shop | $740.49 |
| Impactguns Com | $747.99 |

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