Description
The Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle is a no-nonsense hunting and range rifle built for accuracy and reliability. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, it gives you flat trajectory and manageable recoil, making it a solid choice for deer, antelope, or steel at distance. We started stocking this early 2024, and it’s become one of our steady sellers in this category—over 48 units moved. One customer brought it back claiming it was ‘too tight,’ but it turned out he had an aftermarket frame; on OEM it runs butter-smooth. This is a rifle that delivers without the hype.
Key Highlights
- Sub-MOA Guarantee: Weatherby backs this model with a guaranteed sub-minute-of-angle accuracy out of the box, so you’re not chasing groups.
- 6.5 Creedmoor Chambering: Low recoil, high ballistic coefficient, and exceptional long-range performance for hunting and target shooting.
- Two-Stage Trigger: Adjustable trigger breaks clean and crisp, with a factory setting that suits most shooters right off the shelf.
- Black Hills Stock: Synthetic stock with raised comb for optics, bedding pillars for consistent action-to-stock fit, and sling swivel studs included.
- Fluted Bolt & 60-Degree Lift: Smooth cycling with a fluted bolt body and short throw for fast follow-ups without scope clearance issues.
Product Details
| Caliber | 6.5 Creedmoor |
| Action | Bolt-Action, 60-degree lift |
| Barrel Length | 22 inches |
| Barrel Twist | 1:8 |
| Stock | Black Hills synthetic with raised comb |
| Trigger | Adjustable two-stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Weight (measured) | 3.7 oz |
What Buyers Ask
Does this rifle come with a scope or mounting hardware?
No, the Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills is sold as a bare rifle. It has a drilled and tapped receiver (standard Weatherby Vanguard pattern) and includes a one-piece Picatinny rail in the box, so you can mount your own rings and optic.
What’s the deal with the ‘too tight’ return you mentioned?
One customer returned it saying the bolt was hard to close. We checked it on our bench—functioned fine with OEM ammo. Turns out he was using an aftermarket chassis with a misaligned magazine. On the factory stock, it cycles without issue. If you run OEM parts, you’re good.
Is this rifle suitable for deer hunting in Indiana?
Yes. 6.5 Creedmoor is legal for deer in Indiana (straight-wall cartridge laws don’t apply here; it’s a bottleneck rifle round). It has enough energy for whitetail out to 400 yards with proper bullet selection. The 22-inch barrel keeps it handy in brush.
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