Gun of the Week: Weatherby Vanguard Back Country

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posted on November 18, 2013
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The latest addition to Weatherby's Vanguard Series 2 line, the Back Country is perfect for the hunter who plans to put a ton of bootprints on the ground and needs something a little lighter.
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