Overview
The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 represents the evolution of the Backcountry series, building upon the foundational steel Weatherby Mark V action with strategic updates. This rifle is engineered for maximum performance in a minimal weight platform, specifically designed for applications demanding long-range precision and reduced carry weight.
Key Features
Optimized Action and Bolt
- The Mark V action incorporates a more pronounced spiral fluting on the bolt body. This modification reduces the bearing surface within the action, facilitating smoother cycling and operation, while also contributing to overall weight reduction.
- The bolt handle is newly threaded and fitted with a lightweight, extended, and skeletonized aluminum knob, enhancing ergonomics and further reducing mass.
Advanced Recoil Mitigation
- Integrated is a 3DHEX recoil pad, featuring a series of internal interlocking voids. These voids progressively collapse upon recoil impulse, effectively expanding the time component of the recoil event. This engineering reduces the perceived sharp kick associated with magnum chamberings, improving shooter comfort and enabling faster follow-up shot acquisition.
Lightweight Carbon Fiber Stock
- The rifle incorporates a carbon fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock. Depending on configuration, these stocks weigh under 20 ounces, significantly reducing the rifle’s overall mass. The construction prioritizes structural rigidity while minimizing weight, crucial for backcountry applications.
Precision Barrel System
- A lightweight fluted barrel is integrated, paired with Weatherby’s Accubrake ST muzzle device. This system manages recoil energy and muzzle rise, contributing to enhanced shot placement consistency.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0
- Caliber: 6.5 Weatherby RPM
- Capacity: 4+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 24 inches
- Metal Finish: Patriot Brown Cerakote
- Stock: Peak 44 Blacktooth Carbon Fiber, Brown Sponge Pattern Black
- Action: Weatherby Mark V Steel
- Recoil Pad: 3DHEX
- Muzzle Device: Accubrake ST
- Bolt: Spiral Fluted, Threaded Bolt Handle with Lightweight Aluminum Skeletonized Knob
