The Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum. It has a 24-inch #2 contour threaded barrel, a Monte Carlo synthetic stock in matte black, and an adjustable two-stage match trigger. The three-position safety covers fire, safe-with-bolt-operation, and fully locked. Receiver is steel; overall length is 44.50 inches. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Vanguard Obsidian 
• Caliber: .257 Weatherby Magnum 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.40 lbs (approximately) 
• Overall Length (OAL): 44.50 inches 
• Trigger: Adjustable Two-Stage Match Trigger 
• Safety: 3-position safety mechanism 
• Stock Description: Monte Carlo synthetic stock in black 
• Twist Rate: 1:10 inches 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
• Finish Color: Matte Black 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The threaded barrel (#2 contour) accepts suppressors and muzzle brakes without modification. The two-stage match trigger is factory-adjustable, which removes the need for an aftermarket trigger swap for most shooters. The Monte Carlo cheekpiece positions the eye naturally behind an optic. Three-position safety locks the bolt in the rearmost position, so the chamber can be cleared safely with the gun on safe.

The Vanguard Obsidian in .257 WBY Mag draws consistent praise for accuracy. The .257 Weatherby Magnum has a flat trajectory and genuinely useful reach, and owners report the rifle delivers on that potential. The adjustable two-stage trigger is a recurring positive, most shooters are happy with it out of the box, which is not universal at this price tier.

Weight and balance come up fairly often in critical discussions. The rifle is around 7.40 lbs unscoped, which is on the heavier side for a field gun you carry all day in steep terrain. That said, many hunters find the extra mass settles the rifle for cleaner shots on .257 WBY Mag's snappier recoil impulse.

Price comparisons with other factory precision bolt guns are common. The Vanguard line generally falls in the mid-tier and most owners feel it competes well there, though some think comparable accuracy can be had for less money in other brands.