The Weatherby Vanguard Badlands is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .25-06 Rem with a 24-inch cold hammer forged barrel and a Badlands Approach camo polymer stock. The Vanguard line is Weatherby's mid-range bolt action, and the Badlands variant adds the camo pattern and a hinged floorplate for field use. Weatherby backs it with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee — a .99-inch or smaller three-shot group at 100 yards using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 747115436439 
• Caliber: .25-06 REM 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5 Rounds (4+1) 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs. 
• Finish: Badlands Approach Camo 
   

Features 

 
The cold hammer forged barrel is standard on the Vanguard line — it produces a consistent bore and rifling, which contributes to the factory accuracy guarantee. The two-stage adjustable trigger allows pull weight customization without tools. The fluted bolt reduces weight slightly while maintaining stiffness. The hinged floorplate lets you unload the magazine without cycling rounds through the action. The Monte Carlo polymer stock has a textured surface for grip in wet conditions and the Badlands Approach camo for field concealment. 
 
The .25-06 Rem is a well-regarded deer and varmint cartridge — flat trajectory, moderate recoil, and effective at hunting ranges out to several hundred yards.

Owners of the Weatherby Vanguard Badlands in .25-06 Rem frequently mention accuracy as the top positive. The factory sub-MOA guarantee is meaningful, and most buyers report their rifles deliver on it or come close. The .25-06 caliber earns consistent praise for its flat trajectory and moderate recoil relative to its effective range on deer-sized game.

The Badlands Approach camo pattern draws positive comments from hunters who value field camouflage, and the stock ergonomics are generally comfortable including for extended days of glassing and hiking. The cold hammer forged barrel and hinged floorplate are practical features that get noticed by experienced hunters.

Weight at 7.5 lbs is occasionally mentioned as a consideration for very long backcountry carries — it's not a light mountain rifle. The trigger gets mostly good marks but some shooters adjust it or note it could be crisper from factory. Overall the rifle is seen as a solid value in the hunting bolt-action segment, delivering accuracy and practical field features at a price below premium-tier options.