The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild in .280 Ackley Improved (brand part no. MLW01N280AR6B) pairs the storied Mark V action with a lightweight build tuned for hunters who cover serious ground in the backcountry. Weatherby cuts a 1-in-9-inch twist to stabilize .280 Ackley Improved bullets over the 24-inch barrel and feeds the rifle from a 4-round magazine. .280 Ackley Improved delivers flatter trajectories and more downrange energy than the standard .280 Remington, making it a favorite among long-range hunters. Among rifles in the bolt action rifles category, the Mark V Live Wild favors backcountry hunters who want a proven action in a modern, high-performance cartridge.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .280 Ackley Improved.
• Cut with a 1-in-9-inch rate of twist.
• Built on the Mark V bolt-action receiver.
• A 24-inch barrel brings overall length to 48.25 inches.
• Feeds from a 4-round magazine (4+1 capacity).
• Ships without factory sights, ready for optics.
• Weighs approximately 7.5 pounds shipping weight.
• Ships with a TriggerTech trigger, externally adjustable for a crisp, creep-free break.
• The bolt is spiral-fluted with a skeletonized handle to cut weight and speed cycling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does .280 AI compare to standard .280 Remington? It offers a flatter trajectory and more downrange energy from the same case, improved for higher pressure.

Does this rifle include an optic? No, it ships without sights so a scope can be mounted directly.

Buy the Weatherby Mark V Live Wild .280 Ackley Improved Bolt-Action Rifle

A proven action in a modern, flat-shooting backcountry cartridge. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.