The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Ti Carbon Left-Hand .257 Weatherby Magnum Rifle is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum, set up with a 26-inch barrel and a factory muzzle brake (brand part no. MCT20N257WL8B). It combines a titanium Mark V action with a tension-wrapped carbon fiber barrel and a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock, the pairing the maker built around minimum weight. A TriggerTech trigger, a 54-degree bolt throw and a 3DHEX recoil pad round it out. It holds 3+1 rounds and uses a 1-in-10 twist, which makes it a fit for backcountry hunts where weight matters most.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .257 Weatherby Magnum, which sets the ammunition this rifle is built to shoot.
• Barrel length is 26 inches, and Weatherby lists 28 inches overall with the 2-inch brake attached.
• Magazine capacity is 3+1, the maker’s figure for this chambering.
• The rate of twist is 1-in-10 inches, matched by the maker to this cartridge.
• A titanium Accubrake ST muzzle brake with 30 symmetrically spaced ports is fitted, blended to match the profile of the carbon fiber barrel.
• The barrel is threaded 5/8-24 to carry the brake, per the maker’s tech specs for this chambering.
• The action is left-hand, built on a left-handed Mark V receiver for left-handed shooters.
• Overall length is 48.5 inches, the figure Weatherby lists for this chambering.
• The stock is a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with grey and white sponge accents, paired with a carbon fiber barrel for minimum mass.
• The finish is Graphite Black Cerakote on the carbon barrel, trigger guard, bolt and bolt knob, with the titanium receiver left raw for a two-tone look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a left-handed rifle? Yes. It is the left-hand version, built on a left-handed Mark V receiver for left-handed shooters.

Does Weatherby guarantee the accuracy? Weatherby guarantees all Mark V rifles to shoot a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition, within two years of verified purchase date and for the original purchaser.

How long and how heavy is it? Weatherby lists an overall length of 48.5 inches and a weight of about 6.1 pounds for the .257 Weatherby Magnum chambering.

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Titanium in the action and carbon fiber in the barrel and stock make the Ti Carbon the lightest-weight take on the Backcountry 2.0 formula. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt action rifles while you are here.