The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild (brand part no. MLW01N257WR8B) is a special-edition bolt-action rifle chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum, developed with backcountry hunter Remi Warren around Weatherby’s legendary Mark V action. At a starting weight of just 5.6 pounds, it’s built for hunters who measure a rifle’s worth by how far they can carry it, not just how well it shoots off a bench. A hand-painted sponge-pattern stock, spiral-fluted barrel and bolt, and a recoil-reducing Accubrake ST round out a rifle designed for backcountry sheep, elk, and mountain game hunts where every ounce and every shot matters.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum, a flat-shooting cartridge built for long-range big game hunting.
• The spiral-fluted barrel and bolt trim weight while the barrel is threaded 1/2×28 for use with a suppressor.
• A Carbon Grey Cerakote finish on the barreled action shields it from weather and wear in the field.
• The Accubrake ST muzzle brake significantly reduces recoil for faster recovery on follow-up shots.
• An externally adjustable TriggerTech trigger, 2.5 to 5 pounds, lets you set pull weight to your preference.
• The hand-painted polymer stock features a trim, flat-bottomed forend and ambidextrous palm swells for a natural cheek weld from either shoulder.
• Weatherby’s six-lug Mark V bolt system gives a short 54-degree bolt throw for fast, smooth cycling between shots.
• A fully enclosed bolt shroud with gas relief ports vents pressure safely in the rare case of a cartridge failure.
• Rifled with a 1:10-inch twist rate.
• The overall length is 48.25 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Live Wild edition designed with? It was developed in partnership with backcountry hunter Remi Warren, built around his Live Wild brand and hunting philosophy.

Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor? Yes, the spiral-fluted barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and ships with the Accubrake ST installed.

What is the Mark V bolt throw? Weatherby’s Mark V action uses a 54-degree bolt throw, the shortest in the industry, for quick, smooth cycling.

Buy the Weatherby Mark V Live Wild .257 Weatherby Magnum Rifle

Few rifles are purpose-built for the backcountry the way the Live Wild is, from its sub-6 pound weight to its suppressor-ready barrel. This Weatherby Mark V variant belongs in the pack of any serious mountain hunter. Explore more of our bolt-action rifles and order yours from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.