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Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills Sb 6.5Creed 16 Mb$674.15
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The Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills is a .223 Remington rifle built for hunters and shooters who demand a compact, handy platform without compromising on Weatherby's reputation for accuracy and durability. This 16-inch barreled short-action rifle pairs a weather-resistant finish with a purposeful ergonomic design, making it equally at home on a varmint hunt, in tactical training, or as a capable truck gun. The Black Hills edition brings a blend of function and aesthetics with its matte blued finish and distinctive black polymer Monte Carlo stock finished in green and tan—a nod to the rifle's rugged heritage while keeping you visible in the field.
What sets the Black Hills apart is its factory-ready accessory ecosystem. The optics-ready Picatinny rail on top takes any modern riflescope or red dot sight, while the Arca/Picatinny adapter on the foreend opens up a world of mounting possibilities for bipods, slings, lights, and other field gear. This forward-thinking approach means you're not locked into a single mounting standard—you can build the rifle exactly how you want it without guessing about compatibility.
The .223 Remington cartridge is a natural fit for a 16-inch barrel, delivering the velocity and energy you need for varmint work and medium-range hunting while keeping recoil and noise manageable. The compact length and light recoil make follow-up shots fast and accurate, and the short action keeps the overall rifle trim and quick-handling. Whether you're new to modern sporting rifles or adding a versatile .223 to an existing battery, the Vanguard Black Hills delivers Weatherby reliability in a package that punches above its modest profile.
| Caliber | .223 Remington |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Action Type | Short Action |
| Finish | Matte Blued (barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob, safety) |
| Stock | Black polymer Monte Carlo with green and tan paint |
| Optics Mount | Picatinny rail |
| Foreend Adapter | Arca/Picatinny |
The factory Picatinny rail accepts any modern optic designed for Picatinny mounting—that includes riflescopes, red dots, magnified prism sights, and more. You have full flexibility in choosing glass or a non-magnified sight based on your hunting or shooting mission.
Yes. The Arca/Picatinny adapter on the foreend lets you attach Arca-Swiss or Picatinny-compatible bipods, making it easy to stabilize the rifle for precision shooting at the range or from a hunting stand.
The .223 is well-suited for varmint hunting and predator control at medium ranges. Shot placement and bullet selection are always critical, so match your ammunition to your intended game and distance.
The shorter 16-inch barrel makes the Vanguard Black Hills more maneuverable in tight spaces and faster to shoulder than longer rifles. You'll lose some velocity compared to a 20 or 24-inch barrel, but the trade-off in handling speed and compactness is ideal for hunters navigating brush or tight cover.
SKU: 198468230 • Weight: 9oz
Availability: In Stock
The Weatherby Vanguard Black Hills is a .223 Remington rifle built for hunters and shooters who demand a compact, handy platform without compromising on Weatherby's reputation for accuracy and durability. This 16-inch barreled short-action rifle pairs a weather-resistant finish with a purposeful ergonomic design, making it equally at home on a varmint hunt, in tactical training, or as a capable truck gun. The Black Hills edition brings a blend of function and aesthetics with its matte blued finish and distinctive black polymer Monte Carlo stock finished in green and tan—a nod to the rifle's rugged heritage while keeping you visible in the field.
What sets the Black Hills apart is its factory-ready accessory ecosystem. The optics-ready Picatinny rail on top takes any modern riflescope or red dot sight, while the Arca/Picatinny adapter on the foreend opens up a world of mounting possibilities for bipods, slings, lights, and other field gear. This forward-thinking approach means you're not locked into a single mounting standard—you can build the rifle exactly how you want it without guessing about compatibility.
The .223 Remington cartridge is a natural fit for a 16-inch barrel, delivering the velocity and energy you need for varmint work and medium-range hunting while keeping recoil and noise manageable. The compact length and light recoil make follow-up shots fast and accurate, and the short action keeps the overall rifle trim and quick-handling. Whether you're new to modern sporting rifles or adding a versatile .223 to an existing battery, the Vanguard Black Hills delivers Weatherby reliability in a package that punches above its modest profile.
| Caliber | .223 Remington |
| Barrel Length | 16 inches |
| Action Type | Short Action |
| Finish | Matte Blued (barrel, receiver, bolt, bolt knob, safety) |
| Stock | Black polymer Monte Carlo with green and tan paint |
| Optics Mount | Picatinny rail |
| Foreend Adapter | Arca/Picatinny |
The factory Picatinny rail accepts any modern optic designed for Picatinny mounting—that includes riflescopes, red dots, magnified prism sights, and more. You have full flexibility in choosing glass or a non-magnified sight based on your hunting or shooting mission.
Yes. The Arca/Picatinny adapter on the foreend lets you attach Arca-Swiss or Picatinny-compatible bipods, making it easy to stabilize the rifle for precision shooting at the range or from a hunting stand.
The .223 is well-suited for varmint hunting and predator control at medium ranges. Shot placement and bullet selection are always critical, so match your ammunition to your intended game and distance.
The shorter 16-inch barrel makes the Vanguard Black Hills more maneuverable in tight spaces and faster to shoulder than longer rifles. You'll lose some velocity compared to a 20 or 24-inch barrel, but the trade-off in handling speed and compactness is ideal for hunters navigating brush or tight cover.
SKU: 198468230 • Weight: 9oz