WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015   ■   NEW PRODUCTS

Weatherby® Introduces The Vanguard® Modular Chassis Rifle

Paso Robles, Calif.—Weatherby Inc., legendary firearms manufacturer, is honored to introduce the Modular Chassis rifle, one of the latest iterations of the Vanguard® series that debuted in the early 1970s. Since that time, Vanguard® rifles have redefined the level of performance that's attainable from a production hunting rifle —especially budget-friendly models. With its new Modular Chassis rifle, the company combines the best attributes of the Vanguard® with features deemed nonnegotiable by the tactical community.

Adhering to the Weatherby® axiom, "Nothing is ... more accurate," accompanying the Modular Chassis rifle is an accuracy guarantee; when using premium ammunition, it will produce a three-shot group measuring 0.99-inch or less at 100 yds. from a cold barrel. Aiding this assurance is a cold-hammer-forged, No. 3-contour "bull" barrel measuring 0.740-inch at the muzzle. Twenty-two inches in length, the free-floating barrel has a bead-blasted, matte-blue finish to minimize glare.

The heart of the Modular Chassis rifle, the renowned Vanguard® action, is affixed to a CNC-machined, 6061 aluminum chassis that has a black, hard-anodized finish. The svelte, minimalist fore-end features hole spacing for Magpul MOE L5 (11 slot) and L3 (7 slot) accessory rails for true customization, as well as a stud to which a bipod and/or sling can be attached. Meanwhile, its oversize trigger guard grants a gloved finger unimpeded access to the trigger.

As with other Vanguard® rifles, the Modular Chassis is equipped with a match-quality, two-stage trigger that's user adjustable for pull weight. It also has the familiar three-position safety and fluted bolt with dual-opposed locking lugs of its siblings.

Feeding the tactical rifle is a detachable, MDT pattern, staggered-column, polymer box magazine that holds 10 rounds of .223 Rem. or .308 Win.—its initial chamberings. This not only ensures supplemental rounds for follow-up shots or multiple target engagement are at the ready, but also immediate load adaptability; simply replace the magazine with one having loads optimally suited for the situation. Additional magazines will be available on Weatherby.com.

Borrowed from AR-style rifles, the Modular Chassis rifle is fitted with the 1.26-lb., bilateral Luth-AR Modular Buttstock Assembly (MBA) 1. Constructed from glass-filled nylon, the MBA-1 is fully adjustable for length of pull and comb height. The latter ensures consistent cheekweld and eye-to-optic alignment. Rounding out the package, a Hogue Inc. Overmolded pistol grip with finger grooves, texturing, and a palm swell enhances purchase and comfort.

The Vanguard® Modular Chassis rifle is scheduled to hit dealer's shelves by November 16, 2016 with an MSRP of $1,449. Call your local authorized Weatherby® dealer to order yours today.



Media Contacts:
Eddie Stevenson
Driftwood Media
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Justin Moore
Weatherby Inc.
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jmoore@weatherby.com


About Weatherby
Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc.'s line features the distinctive WBY-X™ products as well as the popular Vanguard® and legendary Mark V® rifles (production and custom); Threat Response shotguns; over/under, semi-auto and pump shotguns; premium ammunition; and shooting accessories. For more information, go t www.weatherby.com. The company is based in Paso Robles, Calif., and invites all hunters and shooters to visit its free online community a www.weatherbynation.com or Facebook page a www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc. Follow @weatherbyinc on Twitter.