The Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch threaded heavy barrel. It has a 4+1 capacity and includes a muzzle brake. The heavy barrel contour paired with the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge gives this compact rifle a long-range capable configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Vanguard Black Hills 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20 in 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch threaded heavy barrel 
• Muzzle brake included 
• 4+1 round capacity 
• Bolt-action platform in 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Threaded muzzle for brake or suppressor use

Owners of the Vanguard Black Hills in 6.5 Creedmoor get a lot of range use out of it. The 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge in a heavy-barreled bolt-action setup is a natural pairing for precision work, and most owners note the rifle shoots well out of the box without needing immediate adjustments.

The 20-inch barrel is shorter than what many 6.5 Creedmoor shooters prefer for maximum long-range performance, and some owners note a modest velocity reduction versus 24-inch barrels. That said, the compact length is appreciated by those who use it as a hunting rifle or for bench work where portability matters.

The included muzzle brake does its job on recoil, but it's noticeably loud and shooters at public ranges sometimes draw comments. Owners who suppress the rifle appreciate the threaded barrel. The Vanguard Black Hills trigger is consistently praised as one of the better factory triggers in this price bracket.