The Horizon Firearms Vandal Carbon 2 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 22 Creedmoor with a 22-inch, chevron-fluted, threaded steel barrel finished in black chrome. It is built with an Iota BKH carbon stock, a Horizon ARCA rail forend, and a Picatinny top rail, aimed at precision hunting and supported field shooting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Horizon Firearms 
• Model: Vandal Carbon 2 
• Caliber: 22 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5-Round 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
• Finish: Black Chrome 
   

Detailed Features 

• Chevron-fluted, threaded (5/8x24) barrel fitted with an Iota SIM muzzle brake 
• Iota BKH carbon stock has a flat forend, negative comb, and vertical grip 
• Horizon ARCA rail forend paired with a 20 MOA Picatinny receiver rail 
• TriggerTech Primary curved-shoe trigger 
• Flush-fit magazine seats in Horizon's own bottom metal

Horizon Firearms has built a following among precision rifle shooters, and owners of the Vandal Carbon 2 generally describe the build as tight and purposeful, with the chevron fluting and black chrome finish drawing regular compliments. Some first-time buyers ask how the carbon stock holds up to hard use in the field, and reports from owners are mostly positive as long as the rifle isn't treated carelessly.

The ARCA rail forend and flat, vertical-grip stock design are popular with shooters who run bipods or tripods from supported positions, and owners like how naturally the rifle settles into a rest. It is less of a natural fit for shooters who primarily hunt off-hand, since the ergonomics are clearly built around braced or prone shooting.

On value, the Vandal Carbon 2 sits in the precision-rifle price bracket rather than the entry-level hunting range, and buyers justify that against the TriggerTech trigger and the Stiller-based action. Aftermarket support for chassis-style stocks and ARCA accessories is strong industry-wide, even if Horizon-specific parts are still a smaller niche than the big production brands.