Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills, 6.5 Creedmoor, 22 Barrel, 4+1 Round, Bolt Action RifleThe Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills in 6.5 Creedmoor is a bolt action rifle with a 22 inch barrel and a 2 inch muzzle brake. It is built by Weatherby, the company Roy Weatherby founded in 1945 around fast, flat-shooting hunting rifles and fine shotguns.This listing is Weatherby part number VBS65CMR4B (UPC 747115459902). Magazine capacity is 4+1. The barrel has a 1:8 twist and is threaded 1/2-28. Weight is about 7.7 lb.Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills, 6.5 Creedmoor, 22 inch barrel - built for serious hunters.About the Vanguard PlatformThe Vanguard is Weatherby's value bolt action, built on a two-lug push-feed action with a one-piece machined bolt body, an integral recoil lug and a three-position safety. It earned its following by shooting far better than its price suggests, and Weatherby backs that with the same sub-MOA accuracy guarantee it puts on its premium rifles. Check the Key Features and specifications on this page for the barrel, trigger and stock details of this exact model.About the 6.5 CreedmoorThe 6.5 Creedmoor is a proven hunting and target cartridge with wide factory ammunition availability. In this rifle it gives you a practical, accurate option for the game and distances the cartridge is suited to, and you can find factory loads for it at nearly any sporting goods counter.Care and Setup TipsWeatherby rifles are made to be carried and shot in real hunting conditions. Before your season, mount a quality scope in solid rings and bases, zero at the distance you expect to shoot, and confirm your point of impact with the exact factory load you plan to hunt with. Practice from field positions such as sitting, kneeling and off shooting sticks, not just the bench, so that the rifle's accuracy carries over to the shot that counts.Clean the bore after each range session or wet hunt, keep a light coat of oil on exposed metal, and store the rifle in a dry place. Check action screws and scope mounts before every season, since a loose screw is one of the most common causes of a wandering zero. With basic care, a Weatherby rifle will give generations of reliable service.Choosing AmmunitionWeatherby recommends Weatherby factory or premium ammunition for best accuracy. For hunting, pick a bullet built for the size of the game and the distances you expect: controlled-expansion and bonded bullets for large or tough game, and lighter, faster expanding bullets for smaller game and varmints. Whatever you choose, zero with that exact load and stay with it through the season, since changing loads can move your point of impact.About WeatherbyRoy Weatherby founded Weatherby in 1945 in Southern California, building rifles and cartridges around the idea that high velocity gives a flatter trajectory and better terminal performance on game. The company moved its headquarters and manufacturing to Sheridan, Wyoming, in 2019, where it designs and builds its rifles today, while its shotguns are produced by partner factories to Weatherby specifications.Is It Right for You?Browse more Weatherby firearms and ammunition or compare other bolt action rifles.Product SpecificationsManufacturer: WeatherbyModel: Vanguard Black HillsPart Number: VBS65CMR4BUPC: 747115459902Caliber: 6.5 CreedmoorAction: Bolt ActionCapacity: 4+1Barrel Length: 22 in. (24 in. with 2 in. muzzle brake)Twist Rate: 1:8Barrel Contour: #2Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28Length of Pull: 13.5 inDrop at Comb: .75 inDrop at Heel: 1.25 inOverall Length: 42 inWeight: 7.7 lbHand: Right HandFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the capacity?4+1, per Weatherby.What is the barrel length?22 inches (24 inches with 2 inches muzzle brake).What is the twist rate?1:8.Is the barrel threaded?Yes, 1/2-28.Does it come with a scope or sights?No scope is included. Optics and mounts are sold separately; check Weatherby specifications for the correct scope base for this action.How do I buy it?Firearms ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you. See how buying a firearm online works.Order the Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills in 6.5 Creedmoor from BattleHawk Armory and have it shipped to your local FFL dealer.