{"product_id":"weatherby-vanguard-badlands-257-wby-mag-24-3-1-bolt-action-rifle","title":"Weatherby Vanguard Badlands 257 Wby Mag 24\" 3+1 Bolt Action Rifle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eWeatherby Vanguard Badlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a purpose-built big-game hunting rifle chambered in the flat-shooting \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e257 Weatherby Magnum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built on Weatherby's proven \u003cstrong\u003eVanguard\u003c\/strong\u003e bolt-action platform, this Badlands variant pairs a hard-working chassis with terrain-concealing camouflage, making it a natural choice for open-country hunters chasing elk, mule deer, and other western game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eUp front, the Badlands wears a \u003cstrong\u003e24\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e#2 contour threaded barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e1:10\u003c\/strong\u003e twist to stabilize a wide range of 257 Wby Mag bullet weights. The action is paired with a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e built to shrug off the rain, snow, and backcountry abuse that comes with serious hunting. The rifle ships \u003cstrong\u003ewithout iron sights\u003c\/strong\u003e and is ready for the shooter to mount the optic of their choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eAt the heart of the action is Weatherby's \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable two-stage match trigger\u003c\/strong\u003e, tunable for a clean, consistent pull, paired with a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-position safety\u003c\/strong\u003e that lets the shooter safely unload the chamber with the magazine in place. The \u003cstrong\u003ethree-round internal magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e feeds through a hinged floorplate, giving the Badlands a \u003cstrong\u003e3+1\u003c\/strong\u003e capacity for the kind of long, deliberate stalks where every shot counts. A fluted bolt body keeps the action smooth and the carry weight manageable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe stock is a classic \u003cstrong\u003eMonte Carlo design with a raised comb\u003c\/strong\u003e that aligns the shooter's eye naturally with a mounted scope. Finished in a \u003cstrong\u003ecamouflage pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e and molded for a \u003cstrong\u003eright-hand\u003c\/strong\u003e shooter, the stock blends into western terrain while keeping the rifle balanced in the hands. At \u003cstrong\u003e7.50 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e42.50\" overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Badlands carries comfortably on long hikes and points naturally for off-hand shots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firearms and receivers are subject to state-specific shipping restrictions and must be transferred through a valid FFL dealer. Please visit \u003ca href=\"\/shipping-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour shipping restrictions page\u003c\/a\u003e to review all applicable restrictions for your state. Subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weatherby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55805316497730,"sku":"165947","price":777.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/hires_d6660505-80e2-43f4-a584-2d1e95ed32b0.webp?v=1786009554","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/weatherby-vanguard-badlands-257-wby-mag-24-3-1-bolt-action-rifle","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}