Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter 7mm-08 Rem

$781.01 4 in stock

Adjustable length-of-pull compact rifle with 20" tungsten cerakote barrel, included muzzle brake, and sub-MOA accuracy. Black synthetic stock with orange and grey accents. Perfect for young hunters and tight quarters.

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Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter: Built for Growing Shooters

The Weatherby Vanguard Compact Hunter in 7mm-08 Remington is purpose-built for hunters who value versatility, accuracy, and value. This is the rifle that grows with you—literally.

Key Features

  • Adjustable Length-of-Pull: Stock spacers allow you to customize fit as the shooter develops, making this an excellent choice for young hunters or those with shorter frames
  • 20" Bead-Blasted Barrel: Threaded and ready for suppressors or the included AccuBrake muzzle brake, which reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise
  • Sub-MOA Accuracy: Weatherby's proven Vanguard action delivers the precision you need for ethical, clean kills
  • Tungsten Cerakote Metalwork: Durable, corrosion-resistant finish in a professional tungsten gray
  • Synthetic Stock: Black base with orange and grey accents; lightweight and weather-resistant
  • 5-Round Magazine: Reliable feeding in a compact package

Why Choose the Compact Hunter?

This rifle excels in situations where standard-length rifles feel unwieldy. Whether you're hunting from a blind, navigating thick brush, or introducing a new shooter to the sport, the Vanguard Compact delivers without compromise. The 7mm-08 Remington cartridge offers excellent ballistics for medium game while producing manageable recoil—ideal for developing proper shooting technique.

The included muzzle brake makes shooting more pleasant, while the threaded barrel opens doors to suppressor use for hearing protection and reduced disturbance to game and neighbors alike.

A rifle that adapts to you, not the other way around.

Features

  • all vanguard rifles are guaranteed with watherby's sub-moa guarantee (see web site for details)
  • adjustable match quality, two-stage trigger
  • fluted one-piece machined bolt body
  • fully enclosed bolt sleeve
  • 3-position safety
  • cold hammer forged barrel
  • integral recoil lug
  • hinged floorplate
  • guaranteed to shoot sub-moa
  • two-stage trigger
  • includes lop spacers

Attributes

Action: Bolt Action
Barrel Description: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 20"
Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington
Capacity: 4+1
Capacity: 5+1
Color: Black/Orange
Drilled And Tapped: No
Features: Not Specified
Finish: Applied Finish
Finish: Gray Cerakote
Finish: Tungsten Cerakote
Grips: Black with Orange and Gray Sponge
Hand Orientation: Right Hand
Illuminated Reticle: No
Model: Vanguard Compact Hunter
Model Series: Vanguard
Muzzle: Accubrake
Overall Length: 39"
Overall Length: 39" - 40"
Product Line: Vanguard Series
Receiver Material: Stainless Steel
Safety: Three-Position
Safety: three-position safety
Scope Included: No
Sights: None
Stock: Injection Molded Composite
Stock Description: Black/Orange/Gray Sponge Synthetic
Stock Description: Monte Carlo
Stock Finish: Camouflage
Thread Pattern: 1/2x28
Trigger: Adjustable Two-Stage Match
Twist Rate: 1:9.5
Weight: 6.5 lbs