Weatherby's Vanguard has quietly been one of the best-shooting production hunting rifles available for years, backed by a sub-MOA guarantee that few competitors match. This Sporter model in .243 Winchester wears a 22-inch blued barrel and a walnut stock with a contrasting forend cap and rosewood grip cap. The .243 is a superb dual-purpose cartridge, fast and flat enough for varmints and coyotes yet fully capable on deer and antelope with heavier bullets, and its light recoil makes it one of the best choices for a young or recoil-sensitive hunter's first centerfire rifle.

Ships to the FFL dealer of your choice for transfer. Sold by Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer.