The Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win with an 18-inch threaded barrel. It has a 5+1 capacity. The shorter barrel profile and threaded muzzle make it compatible with muzzle devices or a suppressor. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Vanguard Obsidian 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 5+1 
• Barrel Length: 18 in (threaded) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 18-inch threaded barrel 
• 5+1 capacity 
• Short-barrel configuration for a more compact package 
• Muzzle threading for suppressor or muzzle device use

Owners of the Vanguard Obsidian in .308 Win generally appreciate the 18-inch threaded barrel as a practical starting point for a suppressed bolt gun. The Vanguard platform has a long track record for accuracy at its price range, and the Obsidian variant retains that reputation while shortening the overall length.

The trigger on the Vanguard line gets consistent praise. It is adjustable and ships in a state most owners find usable without immediate work. A minority prefers to drop in an aftermarket trigger, but that is more preference than necessity. The stock and overall fit draw fewer strong opinions one way or the other.

The main trade-off owners mention is velocity loss from the 18-inch barrel versus a standard-length .308 Win barrel. For suppressed hunting or short-range work this matters little, but shooters expecting full-velocity performance at distance note the difference. At its price point the Vanguard Obsidian is hard to argue against for the niche it occupies.