The Horizon Firearms Vandal 2 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 25 Creedmoor, built around a 22-inch skip-dash fluted and threaded barrel finished in Mil-Spec OD Green. The receiver carries the same OD Green finish along with a Picatinny rail, and the barrel wears a threaded muzzle brake. It ships in a Timberline Iota BKS right-hand stock with an Arca rail forend for stable bipod use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Horizon Firearms 
• Model: Vandal 2 
• Caliber: 25 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Barrel Material: Steel 
• Twist Rate: 1:7.5" 
• Weight: 7.11 lbs 
• Finish: Mil-Spec OD Green 
• Thread Pattern: 5/8"x24 
   

Detailed Features 

• Skip-dash fluted, threaded 22-inch barrel with an installed muzzle brake and a 1:7.5" twist 
• Picatinny rail on the receiver and an Arca rail forend for bipod attachment 
• Timberline Iota BKS right-hand stock finished in OD Green 
• TriggerTech trigger for a crisp, repeatable pull 
• Feeds from AICS-pattern magazines

Owners of long-range bolt guns like the Vandal 2 tend to focus on fit and finish first. Buyers in this category expect a barrel that free-floats cleanly and a receiver that mates tightly to the stock, and complaints usually center on any play between action and chassis rather than the metal finish itself. When those tolerances are tight, shooters report the rifle tracks well off a bipod and the trigger breaks cleanly.

Ergonomics matter for a rifle built around an Arca rail and AICS-pattern magazines, since it signals a setup meant for a bag or bipod rather than off-hand carry. Hunters who move the rifle through brush sometimes find the fluted barrel and rail sections add bulk compared to a simpler hunting profile, while range shooters appreciate the same features for stability.

Value opinions split along the usual lines for a semi-custom action: buyers comparing it to full-custom builds see it as a reasonable middle ground, while those coming from a factory rifle notice the price jump. Aftermarket support for AICS-pattern magazines and Picatinny/Arca accessories is generally easy to find, which owners view as a plus once the rifle is set up.