1981 South Gate Weatherby Vanguard VGX .270 24" BBL Bausch & Lomb 3-9x50

Description:
MANUFACTURER: WEATHERBY 
MODEL: VANGUARD VGX JAPAN PRODUCTION 
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1981 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: JAPAN 
SERIAL NUMBER: VX46521 
CALIBER: .270 WINCHESTER 
CAPACITY: 5+1 
BARREL LENGTH: 24.00"  
RIFLING: 6-GROOVE RIGHT-HAND TWIST, 1:10" TWIST RATE 
OVERALL LENGTH: 44.50" 
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.50" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: PUSH-FEED BOLT SYSTEM 
ACTION: BOLT-ACTION 
TRIGGER: ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER 
OPTICS: BAUSCH & LOMB 3-9x50 SCOPE 
STOCK: HIGH-GLOSS WALNUT MONTE CARLO STOCK WITH ROSEWOOD FOREND TIP
GRIP: CHECKERED PISTOL GRIP WITH ROSEWOOD CAP
FIREARM FINISH: HIGH-POLISH BLUED METAL WITH HIGH-GLOSS WALNUT STOCK 
CONDITION: EXCELLENT WITH LIGHT HANDLING MARKS, MINOR FINISH WEAR, AND STRONG PRESENTATION APPEAL 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: SOUTH GATE CALIFORNIA MARKING, VGX-STYLE DELUXE WALNUT CONFIGURATION, HINGED FLOORPLATE
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE, BAUSCH & LOMB SCOPE 

This Weatherby Vanguard VGX .270 Win brings old-school Weatherby shine with real hunting teeth. Built in Japan and marked South Gate, California, this rifle carries the high-gloss walnut, rosewood accents, and polished blue finish that gave Weatherby its country-club-meets-mountain-rifle reputation. It is a clean bolt-action deer, antelope, hog, and western big-game rifle with the kind of classic curb appeal modern plastic guns cannot fake.
The .270 Winchester is a flat-shooting, hard-hitting classic, and a 24.00" barrel lets it stretch its legs the way it was meant to. Paired with the Bausch & Lomb 3-9 scope, this setup is ready for open fields, senderos, hardwood cuts, and mountain edges. The push-feed Vanguard action is smooth, strong, and proven, giving the shooter dependable cycling when the moment gets loud.

The rifle wears a high-gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock with checkering, rosewood forearm tip, rosewood grip cap, and white line spacers for that unmistakable Weatherby swagger. The hinged floorplate keeps the rifle sleek and traditional, while the sling studs and vented recoil pad make it field-friendly. The long sporter barrel balances well from sticks, a blind rail, or a careful offhand shot across broken terrain.
In .270 Win, this rifle is right at home on whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn, black bear, and elk with proper bullet selection. It offers a strong blend of speed, sectional density, and manageable recoil, making it one of the great ethical hunting cartridges when the shooter does their part. Inside practical hunting ranges, this chambering has the reach and punch to keep confidence high and excuses low.

This is the kind of rifle that looks good in camp before it proves itself in the field. The Japan-production Vanguard era has its own following, and the deluxe walnut configuration gives this one extra collector and hunter appeal. With polished metal, Weatherby lines, a serious optic, and a legendary hunting caliber, this rifle is dressed sharp and built to punch tags.

Rifle Caliber: .270 Winchester
Manufacturer: Weatherby
Model: Vanguard VGX
Serial Number: VX46521
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Good

Price: $949.99
Shipping: $39.99
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