Weatherby Mark V BC Guide .243 Winchester Bolt Action Rifle Overview
The Weatherby Mark V BC Guide in .243 Winchester is engineered for performance in challenging field conditions. This rifle integrates the robust Mark V action with backcountry-optimized components, providing a reliable and precise platform for experienced shooters and hunters who require durability without compromising accuracy. Its design prioritizes ergonomic handling and weight reduction, making it an efficient tool for extended periods of carry and rapid target acquisition.
Key Features
Mark V Action System
The core of the BC Guide is the Weatherby Mark V action, renowned for its strength, reliability, and fast lock time. Featuring a 54-degree bolt throw, this system allows for quicker cycling and greater scope clearance, enhancing operational efficiency. The fluted bolt body reduces friction and mitigates potential binding from debris, ensuring smooth and consistent operation in varied environments. This action is designed to withstand high-pressure cartridges while maintaining consistent firing pin energy for reliable primer ignition.
BC Guide Construction
This model is purpose-built for the backcountry. It features a lightweight carbon fiber stock, which significantly reduces the rifle’s overall weight, facilitating ease of carry over long distances. The stock’s ergonomic design, often incorporating a Monte Carlo comb and textured grip surfaces, optimizes shooter interface for improved control and recoil management. All exterior metal components typically receive a durable, weather-resistant finish, such as Cerakote, providing superior protection against corrosion and abrasion inherent in harsh outdoor use.
Precision Barrel
The 22-inch barrel is chambered in .243 Winchester, a caliber known for its flat trajectory and effectiveness on varmint and medium game. The barrel often features fluting to further reduce weight, enhance rigidity, and accelerate cooling during extended firing sequences. A precision crown ensures consistent bullet exit, contributing to the rifle’s inherent accuracy. This configuration is optimized for consistent projectile velocity and ballistic performance critical for precision shot placement at various ranges.
Adjustable Trigger
An adjustable trigger mechanism is integrated to allow for precise user customization of pull weight and crispness. This feature enables shooters to optimize the trigger pull to their specific preferences, directly contributing to enhanced shot control and improved accuracy by mitigating shooter-induced errors.
Technical Specifications
- **Caliber:** .243 Winchester
- **Barrel Length:** 22 inches
- **Action:** Weatherby Mark V Bolt Action
- **Bolt Throw:** 54-degree
- **Stock Material:** Carbon Fiber Composite (Typical)
- **Barrel Finish:** Weather-resistant coating (e.g., Cerakote)
- **Receiver Finish:** Weather-resistant coating (e.g., Cerakote)
- **SKU:** LIP|WBMGS01N243NR4B
