The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide .243 Winchester rifle is a lightweight mountain rifle with a threaded carbon fiber barrel and a factory Accubrake ST (Weatherby part no. MGS01N243NR4B). Weatherby builds it around a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with two Spartan Precision gunsmithing adapters installed at the factory and a 3DHEX recoil pad. A deep spiral-fluted bolt trims weight and smooths the cycle on the classic steel Mark V action. Weatherby uses a shorter BSF carbon fiber barrel on the Guide series, which keeps the rifle handy in thick cover and easier to run with a suppressor. It is aimed at the hunter who counts ounces on a long climb and still wants Weatherby’s sub-MOA guarantee.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, the cartridge this rifle is built around.
• The barrel is a 22-inch carbon fiber barrel with a 416R stainless core, which Weatherby says runs cooler and stiffer than plain steel.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and carries the factory brake.
• A titanium Accubrake ST muzzle brake comes installed, and Weatherby rates it at up to 53% less felt recoil.
• Magazine capacity is 4+1, four rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber.
• The twist rate is 1:7.5, the rifling Weatherby lists for this chambering.
• The rifle weighs 5.6 pounds, a weight that stays comfortable on long climbs.
• The stock is a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with two Spartan Precision adapters built in for lightweight accessories such as bipods.
• The adjustable TriggerTech trigger lets you fine-tune the pull weight.
• Overall length is 42 inches, a compact size for packing into the backcountry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a left-hand version? Yes. Weatherby also offers the Mark V Backcountry Guide in left-hand, and this listing is the right-hand model.

Does it come with a muzzle brake? Yes. It ships with an Accubrake ST on the 5/8-24 threaded muzzle, so you can also swap it for a suppressor.

What is the stock made of? It uses Peak 44’s Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with a 3DHEX recoil pad.

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