The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 (brand part no. MBC20N257WR8B) is the next generation of the ground-breaking Backcountry family, chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum. This rifle from Weatherby builds on the classic steel Mark V action with key updates, still equipped with a super-thin, lightweight fluted barrel contoured at #2 MOD for this chambering. Weighing just 6.2 pounds, the rifle carries the Patriot Brown Cerakote finish on its fluted barrel, trigger guard, and receiver, contrasted by a Graphite Black Cerakote bolt, bolt knob, and safety. The Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock adds dark green and brown sponge-pattern accents for a distinctive backcountry look. It’s a lightweight long-range hunting rifle among our bolt action rifles.

Key Specifications

• Caliber: .257 Weatherby Magnum, a flat-shooting magnum built for long-range big game hunting.
• Barrel Length: 26 inches, a super-thin fluted #2 MOD contour barrel.
• Rate of Twist: 1-in-10 inches, matched to standard .257 Weatherby bullet weights.
• Magazine Capacity: 3+1 rounds, for a quick follow-up shot afield.
• Safety: Thumb safety, simple and fast to operate.
• Weight: 6.2 pounds, built around the Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock.
• Action Type: Bolt Action, Weatherby’s updated Mark V Backcountry 2.0 platform.
• Overall length measures 48.25 inches.
• Equipped with a Thumb safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What changed in the Backcountry 2.0 update? It builds on the classic steel Mark V action with key updates while keeping the super-thin, lightweight fluted barrel that made the original Backcountry popular.

How light is this rifle? It weighs about 6.2 pounds, making it well suited to long backcountry hunts.

Buy the Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 .257 Weatherby Magnum

As a complete firearm, this Mark V Backcountry 2.0 ships to your local FFL dealer for transfer. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping straight to your FFL.