The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 in 25 Weatherby RPM is a lightweight bolt-action hunting rifle with a 24-inch barrel (brand part no. MBC20N25RWR6B). Weatherby fits the rifle with a fluted barrel cut with a 1:7.5 twist, an Accubrake ST muzzle brake and a Peak 44 carbon fiber stock. Weatherby lists this chambering at 5.4 pounds and 46 inches overall, with a four-round magazine. The TriggerTech trigger and 54-degree bolt lift make it quick and clean to run. It is a hunter’s rifle for those who want the speed of the 25 RPM cartridge without carrying extra weight.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 25 Weatherby RPM, a fast, flat-shooting cartridge built for the Backcountry line.
• The barrel is 24 inches, plus the 2-inch Accubrake ST, so the measurement to the end of the brake is 26 inches.
• Twist rate is 1:7.5, the rate Weatherby lists for this chambering.
• Capacity is 4+1, four in the magazine and one in the chamber.
• The listed weight is 5.4 pounds, light enough for a long day afield.
• Overall length is 46 inches, compact for a rifle with a 24-inch barrel.
• The trigger is a TriggerTech unit with a zero-creep break and external adjustment.
• The bolt has a 54-degree lift, which gives faster follow-up shots and more scope clearance.
• The stock is a Peak 44 carbon fiber design with a 3DHEX recoil pad, with a 13.25-inch length of pull.
• The muzzle carries an Accubrake ST with 30 symmetrically spaced ports to cut felt recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What twist rate does this Backcountry 2.0 use? Weatherby lists a 1:7.5 twist for the 25 Weatherby RPM chambering.

How long is the rifle overall? Weatherby lists the 25 Weatherby RPM Backcountry 2.0 at 46 inches overall with the 24-inch barrel and muzzle brake.

How many rounds does the magazine hold? The magazine holds four rounds, for 4+1 with one in the chamber.

Buy the Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Rifle, 25 Weatherby RPM, 24-Inch Barrel, 4-Round

The Backcountry 2.0 trades ounces for speed, and the 25 Weatherby RPM puts a flat trajectory in a rifle you can carry all day. 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.