Weatherby has just announced the addition of two new firearms to their lineup. The new Element Tungsten Synthetic is an inertia-operated semi-automatic shotgun loaded down with features suited to high volume shooting. Weatherby’s new Vanguard Synthetic green bolt-action rifle sports a new look and premium features including an adjustable match quality two-stage trigger. Both of the new synthetic models of firearms are available now on the Weatherby store.

New Vanguard and Element Synthetic Models Available from Weatherby

(features and images directly from the weatherby.com product pages)

Vanguard Synthetic Green Features

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• All Vanguard rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99” or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby® factory or premium ammunition within Two-Years of Verified Purchase Date to Original Purchaser.
• Adjustable Match Quality, Two-stage Trigger
• Fluted Bolt Body
• One-piece Machined Bolt Body
• Fully Enclosed Bolt Sleeve
• Vanguard Recoil Pad
• 3-Position Safety
• Cold Hammer Forged Barrel
• Integral Recoil Lug
• Hinged Floorplate

STOCK:

• Monte Carlo Griptonite® stock
• Pistol grip and forend inserts
• Right side palm swell (aids shooter comfort and control)

BARREL AND METALWORK:

• Bead blasted matte finish
• #2 contour barrel
• Barrel length is 26” for magnum chamberings & 24” for non-magnum and 240 Wby Mag

Element Tungsten Synthetic

FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Drop and cast adjustments
• Vented top rib
• Fiber optic front bead
• Chrome lined bore
• Dual purpose bolt release
• Interia operated action
• Swivel studs included

STOCK:

• Griptonite stock features pistol grip and forend inserts
• Gray/Black design color

BARREL AND METALWORK:

• Tungsten Cerakote on all metalwork
• 26 or 28 inch barrel

CHOKES:

• Full
• Modified
• Improved Cylinder
• Long Range Steel (12 ga only)

Each of these new firearms comes loaded with premium features but manages to stay relatively low in price. The shotgun in particular includes enough chokes to get any hunter started on the right foot for most applications. The Vanguard Element Synthetic Green model of rifle not only has a snappy new look but is also guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot sub-MOA group from a cold barrel. The Weatherby Vanguard Element Synthetic Green rifle starts at $619 MSRP while the Element Tungsten Synthetic shotgun has an MSRP of $599.