The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Ti .257 Weatherby Magnum Rifle is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum, set up with a 26-inch barrel threaded 1/2-28 and a factory muzzle brake (brand part no. MBT20N257WR8B). It swaps in a titanium action and a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock, and Weatherby says the line starts at just 4.7 pounds. 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 2-inch muzzle brake is fitted, which Weatherby counts separately from the barrel length in its tech specs.
• The barrel is threaded 1/2-28 to carry the brake, per the maker’s tech specs for this chambering.
• Overall length is 48 inches, the figure Weatherby lists for this chambering.
• The action is titanium, which Weatherby uses to cut weight against its steel Mark V action.
• The stock is a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with grey and white sponge-pattern accents, which the maker says weighs only 19 ounces.
• The fluted barrel, trigger guard, bolt, bolt knob and safety are finished in Graphite Black Cerakote, a coating that guards the metal against wear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What capacity does this rifle hold? The maker lists capacity at 3+1 for the .257 Weatherby Magnum chambering, with a 1-in-10 rate of twist.

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.

Does this .257 Weatherby Magnum rifle come with a muzzle brake? Yes. Weatherby fits a muzzle brake to this rifle, and the barrel is threaded 1/2-28 to carry it. The 26-inch barrel measures 28 inches with the brake attached.

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Titanium in the action trims the last ounces from the Backcountry 2.0 family, and this rifle is the version for hunters who count every one. 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.