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The Weatherby Vanguard Badlands in 6.5 Creedmoor is a hunting rifle built for hunters who refuse to compromise between performance and concealment. This rifle pairs Weatherby's proven Vanguard action with the Badlands Approach camo pattern—a first-of-its-kind pairing in production that gives you adaptive coloration designed to blend across variable lighting and terrain. The Approach pattern uses multi-layered visual confusion to break up your outline where it matters, making this rifle a serious tool for serious fieldwork.

The 22-inch, cold hammer-forged barrel is fitted with a #2 contour for a balance of rigidity and practical weight. The action itself is a one-piece machined bolt body with a fluted bolt, fully enclosed bolt sleeve, and integral recoil lug—all the features that make Vanguard actions trusted across North America. A match-quality, adjustable two-stage trigger gives you crisp, consistent let-off, and the three-position safety is intuitive and reliable in the field. The burnt bronze Cerakote finish on the barrel, receiver, and trigger guard stands up to the elements without the visual weight of traditional stainless steel.

Weighing in at 7½ pounds, the Badlands is nimble enough for mountain hunting and backcountry travel without sacrificing the precision and durability you need for longer-range work. The hinged floorplate makes feeding and unloading straightforward, and the Vanguard recoil pad tames felt recoil without bulk. The polymer Monte Carlo stock provides a solid cheek weld and grip, wrapped in that distinctive Badlands Approach pattern that sets it apart in the field or on the bench.

Key Features

• Badlands Approach camo—adaptive coloration for natural concealment in variable terrain and light
• Cold hammer-forged #2 contour barrel, 22 inches, in 6.5 Creedmoor
• One-piece machined bolt body with fluted bolt and fully enclosed bolt sleeve
• Match-quality, adjustable two-stage trigger for clean letoff
• Burnt bronze Cerakote finish on barrel, receiver, and trigger guard
• Three-position safety
• Integral recoil lug for strength and accuracy
• Hinged floorplate for easy feeding and unloading
• Vanguard recoil pad
• Weighs 7½ pounds

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Badlands Approach camo pattern?

Badlands Approach is a camo pattern that uses adaptive coloration to blend across different terrain types and lighting conditions. The pattern employs multi-layered visual confusion to break up the rifle's outline so the eye can't easily distinguish where one shape ends and another begins. This is the first production Weatherby rifle to feature this pattern.

Is the 6.5 Creedmoor good for hunting?

Yes. The 6.5 Creedmoor is a popular and effective hunting cartridge used across North America for medium to long-range work. Specifics on ballistics, velocity, or suitable game are best discussed with our team, as they depend on your specific load, distance, and hunting application.

What does the two-stage trigger feel like?

Weatherby's match-quality two-stage trigger is adjustable and designed for a crisp, clean letoff. The exact feel depends on how you set it, and we recommend working with it at the range to dial it in for your preference.

What's included with the rifle?

We've provided the specifications and features of the rifle itself. For a complete list of what ships with your rifle—such as documentation, accessories, or scope mounts—contact us directly.