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Weatherby Vanguard Talon 243Win 24 Tb W/Brake$1,123.88
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The Weatherby Vanguard Talon 30-06 is a lightweight hunting rifle engineered for backcountry hunters who need reliability without sacrificing packability. Built on Weatherby's proven Vanguard platform, the Talon strips weight where it counts—a carbon fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock keeps the overall rifle at just 6.2 lbs, making it roughly a pound lighter than other Vanguard configurations. That matters when you're miles from the truck and a shot opportunity is within reach.
The Talon comes equipped with Weatherby's Accubrake ST muzzle brake to manage 30-06 recoil impulse, paired with Peak 44's 3DHEX recoil pad for added control. The barrel is cold hammer forged—a manufacturing process that delivers the accuracy and longevity you expect in a Vanguard—and Weatherby backs every rifle with a guarantee to shoot 3-shot groups of 0.99 inches or smaller at 100 yards from a cold barrel when paired with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. You get a two-stage match-grade trigger, 3-position safety, fluted bolt body, and a fully enclosed bolt sleeve. All the mechanical refinement comes wrapped in tungsten Cerakote on the barrel and receiver, with graphite black on the bolt and safety.
This is a purpose-built rifle for hunters who value efficiency in the field. The 30-06 chambering delivers proven long-range hunting performance and ammunition availability, while the featherweight platform doesn't punish you for choosing power. Whether you're pursuing elk in high country or navigating thick timber, the Vanguard Talon balances modern weight reduction with the bedrock reliability Weatherby has built its reputation on.
| Caliber | 30-06 Springfield |
| Barrel Length | 24 inches |
| Action | Vanguard bolt-action |
| Stock | Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber |
| Approximate Weight | 6.2 lbs |
| Muzzle Brake | Accubrake ST (included) |
| Trigger | Two-stage match-grade, adjustable |
| Safety | 3-position |
| Accuracy Guarantee | Sub-MOA (0.99" or less at 100 yards, cold barrel, with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition) |
| Finish | Tungsten Cerakote (barrel/receiver/trigger guard); Graphite black Cerakote (bolt/safety) |
The rifle is designed to deliver sub-MOA accuracy with Weatherby factory and premium ammunition. Standard 30-06 Springfield rounds are compatible, though Weatherby's accuracy guarantee applies specifically when using their factory or premium loads.
Yes, the Accubrake ST muzzle brake comes standard on all Vanguard Talon calibers, including this 30-06 model.
The rifle weighs approximately 6.2 lbs, with the carbon fiber Peak 44 stock contributing only 19 oz to that total. This makes it roughly a pound lighter than other Vanguard models.
The Talon combines Weatherby's cold hammer forged Vanguard barrel with a lightweight carbon fiber stock, recoil management features (Accubrake and 3DHEX pad), and match-grade trigger into a platform designed specifically for backcountry hunting where weight and reliability matter equally.
SKU: 145479730 • Weight: 7.9oz
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Weatherby Vanguard Talon 30-06 is a lightweight hunting rifle engineered for backcountry hunters who need reliability without sacrificing packability. Built on Weatherby's proven Vanguard platform, the Talon strips weight where it counts—a carbon fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock keeps the overall rifle at just 6.2 lbs, making it roughly a pound lighter than other Vanguard configurations. That matters when you're miles from the truck and a shot opportunity is within reach.
The Talon comes equipped with Weatherby's Accubrake ST muzzle brake to manage 30-06 recoil impulse, paired with Peak 44's 3DHEX recoil pad for added control. The barrel is cold hammer forged—a manufacturing process that delivers the accuracy and longevity you expect in a Vanguard—and Weatherby backs every rifle with a guarantee to shoot 3-shot groups of 0.99 inches or smaller at 100 yards from a cold barrel when paired with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. You get a two-stage match-grade trigger, 3-position safety, fluted bolt body, and a fully enclosed bolt sleeve. All the mechanical refinement comes wrapped in tungsten Cerakote on the barrel and receiver, with graphite black on the bolt and safety.
This is a purpose-built rifle for hunters who value efficiency in the field. The 30-06 chambering delivers proven long-range hunting performance and ammunition availability, while the featherweight platform doesn't punish you for choosing power. Whether you're pursuing elk in high country or navigating thick timber, the Vanguard Talon balances modern weight reduction with the bedrock reliability Weatherby has built its reputation on.
| Caliber | 30-06 Springfield |
| Barrel Length | 24 inches |
| Action | Vanguard bolt-action |
| Stock | Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber |
| Approximate Weight | 6.2 lbs |
| Muzzle Brake | Accubrake ST (included) |
| Trigger | Two-stage match-grade, adjustable |
| Safety | 3-position |
| Accuracy Guarantee | Sub-MOA (0.99" or less at 100 yards, cold barrel, with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition) |
| Finish | Tungsten Cerakote (barrel/receiver/trigger guard); Graphite black Cerakote (bolt/safety) |
The rifle is designed to deliver sub-MOA accuracy with Weatherby factory and premium ammunition. Standard 30-06 Springfield rounds are compatible, though Weatherby's accuracy guarantee applies specifically when using their factory or premium loads.
Yes, the Accubrake ST muzzle brake comes standard on all Vanguard Talon calibers, including this 30-06 model.
The rifle weighs approximately 6.2 lbs, with the carbon fiber Peak 44 stock contributing only 19 oz to that total. This makes it roughly a pound lighter than other Vanguard models.
The Talon combines Weatherby's cold hammer forged Vanguard barrel with a lightweight carbon fiber stock, recoil management features (Accubrake and 3DHEX pad), and match-grade trigger into a platform designed specifically for backcountry hunting where weight and reliability matter equally.
SKU: 145479730 • Weight: 7.9oz