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.

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.