The Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum with a 26-inch cold hammer forged barrel. The Weatherguard variant is built for field conditions. The steel receiver and barrel carry a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish, and the stock is a Monte Carlo polymer with black and bronze webbing. At 7.50 lbs and 46.50 inches overall it's a full-size hunting rifle. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: 6.5-300 Wby. Mag 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.50 lbs 
• Overall Length: 46.50 inches 
• Receiver Material: Steel with Burnt Bronze Cerakote Finish 
• Stock Finish: Black with Bronze Webbing 
• Trigger Type: Adjustable Two-Stage Match Trigger 
   

Features 

 
The 6.5-300 Wby. Mag is a high-velocity Weatherby proprietary cartridge. It drives 6.5mm projectiles faster than the 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC, which extends the effective range and flattens trajectory, but also produces more recoil. The Cerakote finish on the metal components protects against corrosion and abrasion in rain, snow, and salt air. The two-stage adjustable trigger can be set down to 2.5 lbs for a crisp break. A three-position safety allows safe bolt manipulation without cycling the trigger. The raised comb Monte Carlo stock positions the cheek weld for use with a scope. The fluted bolt body reduces weight slightly without compromising extraction strength.

Owners of the Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard in 6.5-300 Wby. Mag consistently note long-range accuracy as the primary reason they chose this combination of rifle and cartridge. The 6.5-300 Mag drives bullets at high velocity and the 26-inch barrel makes good use of that, resulting in a flat-shooting package that works at extended hunting distances.

The Cerakote finish earns consistent praise from hunters who use it in wet climates. The rifle holds up in weather that would rust a blued barrel. Build quality across the Vanguard line is viewed as reliable, and the adjustable two-stage trigger is frequently mentioned as better than the factory triggers on similarly priced competitors.

Recoil is the trade-off discussion that comes up with the 6.5-300 Mag. It's noticeably more than the standard 6.5 Creedmoor, and shooters who do extended range sessions notice it. The rifle manages it well for its weight class but this cartridge isn't for shooters who prioritize low recoil. Price relative to other 6.5 Creedmoor options is another topic. The Weatherby Magnum cartridge is Weatherby proprietary, which means both the rifle and ammunition carry a premium over more common chamberings. Customers who value the extra velocity and range tend to find the cost acceptable.