The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 represents the evolution of the Backcountry rifle series, integrating targeted enhancements into the robust Mark V platform. Engineered for minimal mass and maximum field performance, this bolt-action rifle is optimized for cartridges demanding both velocity and precision in challenging environments.
Key Features
Action and Receiver
This iteration retains the foundational strength of the classic steel Weatherby Mark V action, enhanced for refined operation. The bolt body features more pronounced spiral fluting, a design choice that not only reduces overall weight but critically diminishes the bearing surface within the action. This reduction contributes directly to a smoother, more consistent bolt cycle. The newly-threaded bolt handle is fitted with a lightweight, skeletonized aluminum knob, providing positive manipulation while adhering to the rifle’s weight reduction mandate.
Barrel System
The Mark V Backcountry 2.0 incorporates a lightweight, fluted barrel. This profiling mitigates barrel harmonics and contributes to the rifle’s overall mass reduction without compromising rigidity. Precision is further supported by the integrated Weatherby Accubrake ST muzzle device, engineered to effectively manage recoil impulse and minimize muzzle rise, facilitating rapid target re-acquisition.
Stock Design and Recoil Mitigation
A primary advancement in the Backcountry 2.0 is the integration of the Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock. This component is a significant contributor to the rifle’s minimized weight, with the lightest variants weighing under 20 ounces. The stock features a Brown Sponge Pattern finish. Recoil energy management is addressed by the 3DHEX recoil pad, which contains an array of interlocking internal voids. These voids progressively compress under recoil, extending the felt recoil impulse duration and effectively dissipating the sharp energy characteristic of magnum chamberings.
Material and Finish
The metal components of the rifle are treated with a Patriot Brown Cerakote finish. This ceramic-based coating provides a durable, corrosion-resistant surface, crucial for maintaining integrity and function in adverse field conditions.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Mark V Backcountry 2.0
- Caliber: 280 Ackley Improved
- Capacity: 4+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 24 inches
- Action: Weatherby Mark V Bolt Action
- Metal Finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote
- Stock: Peak 44 Blacktooth Carbon Fiber, Brown Sponge Pattern
- Recoil Pad: 3DHEX Recoil Pad
- Muzzle Device: Weatherby Accubrake ST
- Bolt Features: Spiral Fluted Bolt Body, Lightweight Aluminum Extended/Skeletonized Bolt Knob
