{"product_id":"second-hand-firearm-weatherby-vanguard-bolt-action-centrefire-rifle-22-250","title":"Second Hand Firearm - Weatherby Vanguard Bolt Action Centrefire Rifle .22-250","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: normal !important;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Hand Firearm - Weatherby Vanguard Bolt Action Centrefire Rifle .22-250\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional sporting rifle built around Weatherby's established Vanguard bolt-action platform. Chambered in \u003cstrong\u003e.22-250 Remington\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Vanguard combines a strong two-lug action, push-feed operating system, dependable extraction and a conventional sporting-rifle layout. The .22-250 chambering places this rifle within the high-velocity small-bore centrefire category, making the Vanguard platform well suited to recreational shooting and lawful varmint or pest-control applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vanguard has developed a long-standing reputation as a practical hunting rifle built around a substantial receiver and straightforward mechanical design. Rather than relying on a lightweight rimfire-style action, the .22-250 version uses the same fundamental centrefire Vanguard architecture found across the broader calibre range, providing a rigid action, conventional bolt operation and a dedicated centrefire magazine system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWeatherby Vanguard .22-250 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.22-250 Remington Chambering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chambered in .22-250 Remington, a high-velocity small-bore centrefire cartridge widely associated with varmint, pest-control and recreational sporting rifles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Lug Bolt Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vanguard uses two substantial front locking lugs arranged around a conventional turn-bolt action, providing a strong and straightforward locking system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePush-Feed Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cartridges are fed from the magazine into the chamber by the bolt in a conventional push-feed arrangement, keeping the operating system simple and proven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece Receiver Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vanguard action is built around a rigid steel receiver designed to provide a stable foundation for the barrel, bolt and optic-mounting system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegral Recoil Lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vanguard receiver incorporates a substantial recoil-lug interface as part of the action structure, providing positive engagement between the action and stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlunger Ejector:\u003c\/strong\u003e A spring-loaded ejector within the bolt face provides positive case ejection as the bolt is drawn rearward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositive Extraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bolt incorporates a dedicated extractor designed to maintain secure engagement with the cartridge case during primary extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Position Safety on Series 2 Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Later Vanguard Series 2 rifles use a three-position safety system, allowing different levels of bolt and trigger control depending on the selected position. Earlier Vanguard generations may differ and should be confirmed individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Stage Trigger on Series 2 Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weatherby introduced a two-stage trigger system on the Vanguard Series 2, providing a defined first stage followed by a separate release stage. Earlier Vanguard rifles may use a different factory trigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSporting Barrel Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard .22-250 Vanguard rifles are generally configured with a conventional sporting barrel rather than an excessively heavy target contour, balancing barrel rigidity with manageable overall rifle weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentrefire Magazine System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses a dedicated internal or detachable magazine arrangement depending on the exact Vanguard generation and model configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceiver-Mounted Optic Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vanguard receiver is designed to accept compatible scope bases and rings, with a broad range of mounting systems available for the action pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished Hunting-Rifle Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Vanguard action has been produced across a wide range of sporting chamberings and configurations, giving the platform a long history within Weatherby's centrefire rifle range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weatherby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt action centrefire rifle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second hand \/ pre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e .22-250 Remington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Push feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Locking System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two front locking lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceiver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel centrefire receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEjection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring-loaded plunger ejector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated bolt-mounted extractor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sporting-profile centrefire barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weatherby sporting trigger; two-stage on applicable Series 2 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weatherby manual safety; three-position on applicable Series 2 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptic Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Receiver accepts compatible Vanguard-pattern scope bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recreational range shooting, varmint hunting and pest control where legally permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSecond Hand Firearm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a pre-owned firearm, this \u003cstrong\u003eWeatherby Vanguard .22-250 Remington\u003c\/strong\u003e should be assessed as an individual rifle. Mechanical condition, bore condition, crown condition, trigger operation, safety function, magazine configuration, barrel specification, serial markings and the condition of any included optic, rings or accessories should be confirmed through the licensed dealer before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Hand Firearm - Weatherby Vanguard Bolt Action Centrefire Rifle .22-250\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the established Vanguard two-lug action with the high-velocity .22-250 Remington chambering in a conventional sporting-rifle platform. Its rigid centrefire receiver, straightforward push-feed bolt system and long-running Weatherby design make it a practical option for licensed shooters seeking a traditional small-bore centrefire rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weatherby","offers":[{"title":"Calibre - .22-250 REM \/ Black","offer_id":52097254424897,"sku":"SN-VS291713","price":629.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/6475\/3217\/files\/SecondHandFirearm-WeatherbyVanguardBoltActionCentrefireRifle.22-250.png?v=1790562348","url":"https:\/\/venturehunting.com.au\/products\/second-hand-firearm-weatherby-vanguard-bolt-action-centrefire-rifle-22-250","provider":"Venture Hunting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}