The Weatherby Mark V Dangerous Game rifle in .378 Weatherby Magnum with a 24-inch barrel (brand part no. MDG02N378WR6B) pairs Weatherby’s legendary Mark V action with one of the hardest-hitting cartridges available, built specifically for hunters facing large, dangerous game. Weatherby built the Mark V action around a nine-lug bolt design engineered from the ground up to safely handle magnum-class pressures, a legacy this Dangerous Game configuration carries forward. Among big-bore chamberings in the bolt action rifles category, this Mark V Dangerous Game configuration favors hunters pursuing Cape buffalo, elephant, and other heavy dangerous game.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .378 Weatherby Magnum, a big-bore round built for dangerous game.
• The barrel measures 24 inches.
• The action is Weatherby’s Mark V, engineered to safely handle magnum-class pressures.
• The action uses Weatherby’s 9-lug Mark V bolt with a quick 54-degree lift.
• Runs a TriggerTech trigger, externally adjustable for a true zero-creep break.
• Fitted with rugged NECG iron sights for close-quarters reliability alongside scope-mount capability.
• The barrel is spiral-fluted and finished in Graphite Black Cerakote.
• The muzzle wears a factory Accubrake ST, cutting felt recoil by up to 53% for this magnum-class cartridge.
• Stocked in a hand-painted Monte Carlo design in a brown base with tan-and-black webbing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What game is .378 Weatherby Magnum built for? Large, dangerous game such as Cape buffalo and elephant, thanks to its heavy bullet weights and high energy.

What action does this rifle use? Weatherby’s Mark V action, engineered specifically to handle magnum-class chamber pressures safely.

Buy the Weatherby Mark V Dangerous Game Rifle

Weatherby’s legendary Mark V action paired with one of the hardest-hitting cartridges available is exactly what this Dangerous Game rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.