The Weatherby Mark V Carbon Compact .280 Ackley Improved rifle is a lightweight carbon-barrel rifle with a shortened length of pull for smaller-statured shooters (Weatherby part no. MCC01N280AR4B). Weatherby fits it with a BSF carbon fiber barrel, a hand-laid raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock and a 13-inch length of pull. The receiver and trigger guard are finished in OD Green Cerakote, with a Graphite Black bolt, knob and safety. The threaded muzzle comes with an Accubrake DST, a directional self-timing brake, and a deep spiral-fluted bolt keeps cycling smooth. It suits a hunter who wants a lighter rifle that fits a smaller frame.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .280 Ackley Improved, a popular big-game cartridge in a recoil-friendly lineup.
• The barrel is a 22-inch BSF carbon fiber barrel, tension-wrapped over a 416R stainless core for heat dispersion.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 and carries the factory brake.
• An Accubrake DST muzzle brake comes installed, a directional self-timing design from Weatherby.
• Magazine capacity is 4+1, four rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber.
• The twist rate is 1:9, the rifling Weatherby lists for the .280 Ackley Improved.
• The stock is a hand-laid, raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock with brown, green and white sponge accents and a 13-inch length of pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Carbon Compact designed for? Weatherby built it for shooters who prefer a shorter length of pull, 13 inches versus its standard 13.625 inches.

Does it come with a muzzle brake? Yes. The threaded 5/8-24 muzzle comes with an Accubrake DST.

How much does the .280 Ackley Improved rifle weigh? Weatherby lists it at 6.3 pounds with an overall length of 44 inches.

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