The Weatherby Vanguard Obsidian is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .350 Legend with a 20-inch heavy threaded barrel. It has a Monte Carlo black polymer stock and a blued, drilled-and-tapped steel receiver. Capacity is 5+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Vanguard Obsidian 
• Caliber: .350 Legend 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch heavy threaded barrel 
• Blued drilled-and-tapped steel receiver 
• Monte Carlo black polymer stock 
• Threaded muzzle for suppressor or muzzle device attachment 
• 5+1 round capacity

Owners of the Vanguard Obsidian in .350 Legend typically pick it up for straight-wall cartridge hunting states where .350 Legend is a legal choice. The heavy barrel profile draws consistent praise for reducing felt recoil and keeping groups tight over extended range sessions.

The Monte Carlo polymer stock is functional and weather-resistant, though a portion of owners find it plain and swap it out for an aftermarket chassis. The threaded barrel is a well-received feature that adds flexibility for muzzle devices without requiring gunsmithing.

Value is generally viewed as good for a factory heavy-barrel bolt gun at this price point. The Vanguard line is sometimes described as the practical alternative to the premium Mark V, and most owners report the action and trigger as solid out of the box without the need for immediate upgrades.