The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Carbon rifle in .257 Weatherby Magnum with a tensioned carbon fiber barrel and 26-inch length (brand part no. MCB20N257WR8B) combines the record-setting Backcountry carbon barrel system with the classic steel Mark V action. Weatherby starts this rifle at just 5.8 pounds thanks to the Peak 44 Blacktooth stock, the lightest production carbon fiber stock on the market, and a second-generation 3DHEX recoil pad deadens the sharp kick of magnum chamberings. Spiral fluting on the bolt trims further weight and smooths function, and a titanium Accubrake ST tames recoil with 30 symmetrically spaced ports. The exposed carbon fiber barrel and stock are set against a Patriot Brown Cerakote shell on the metal, with a complementary brown and green stock pattern for the field. Among lightweight precision hunting rifles in bolt action rifles, this Backcountry 2.0 Carbon configuration favors hunters who want one of the flattest-shooting cartridges available in an ultralight build.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .257 Weatherby Magnum, one of the flattest-shooting cartridges in production.
• The barrel measures 26 inches in a No. 4 contour, tensioned carbon fiber over steel.
• The magazine capacity is 3+1 rounds.
• The starting weight is just 5.8 pounds.
• The stock is the Peak 44 Blacktooth, the lightest production carbon fiber stock on the market.
• A titanium Accubrake ST with 30 symmetrical ports tames magnum recoil.
• The safety is a Thumb design.
• The overall length measures 48.25 inches.
• The sights are No Sights.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this rifle weigh? Starting at just 5.8 pounds, among the lightest rifles in its class.

What makes the Backcountry 2.0 barrel notable? This tensioned carbon fiber barrel system set Weatherby’s internal accuracy record with a 0.06-inch 3-shot group at 100 yards using factory ammunition.

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