The Weatherby Mark V Apex 7mm Backcountry Rifle is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm Backcountry, set up with a 20-inch barrel and a factory muzzle brake (brand part no. MAX01N7MMBR2B). It is built on Weatherby’s steel Mark V action and wears a fluted, two-tone Cerakote barrel with an exposed carbon fiber stock, a combination aimed at long-range accuracy in a lightweight hunting rifle. A TriggerTech trigger, a 54-degree bolt throw and a 3DHEX recoil pad complete the build. It holds 4+1 rounds and uses a 1-in-8 twist, which makes it a fit for long-range hunting where every ounce counts.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 7mm Backcountry, which sets the ammunition this rifle is built to shoot.
• Barrel length is 20 inches, and Weatherby lists 22 inches overall with the 2-inch brake attached.
• Magazine capacity is 4+1, the maker’s figure for this chambering.
• The rate of twist is 1-in-8 inches, matched by the maker to this cartridge.
• Weatherby’s Accubrake ST muzzle brake is fitted with 30 symmetrically spaced ports, a design the maker says can cut felt recoil by up to 53%.
• The barrel is threaded 5/8-24 to carry the brake, per the maker’s tech specs for this chambering.
• Overall length is 40 inches, the figure Weatherby lists for this chambering.
• Weight is about 6.6 pounds, per the maker’s tech specs for this chambering.
• The stock is a Peak 44 Bastion carbon fiber stock with tan and brown sponge-pattern accents, listed by the maker at just 23 ounces.
• The finish is Coyote Tan Cerakote on the receiver and trigger guard with a two-tone Coyote Tan and Graphite Black fluted barrel and Graphite Black bolt and bolt knob, which resists wear and corrosion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this 7mm Backcountry rifle come with a muzzle brake? Yes. Weatherby fits a muzzle brake to this rifle, and the barrel is threaded 5/8-24 to carry it. The 20-inch barrel measures 22 inches with the brake attached.

What capacity does this rifle hold? The maker lists capacity at 4+1 for the 7mm Backcountry chambering, with a 1-in-8 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.

Buy the Weatherby Mark V Apex 7mm Backcountry Rifle, 20-Inch Barrel, Muzzle Brake

Weatherby’s Apex is the lightweight end of the Mark V line, and this version puts the brake and carbon stock to work for hunters who carry their rifle a long way before taking the shot. 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.