The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Capra .240 Weatherby Magnum rifle is Weatherby’s ultralight mountain rifle, with a titanium Mark V action and a double spiral fluted barrel (brand part no. MBP01N240WR3B). The barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and the maker includes an Accubrake ST, so you can run the brake or a suppressor. A modified Peak 44 Blacktooth stock, called the Bridger, drops the hinged floorplate for a blind magazine and sheds more weight. The maker states the Capra starts at just 4 pounds, which makes it one of the lightest production hunting rifles offered.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .240 Weatherby Magnum, a cartridge the maker offers on this ultralight mountain rifle.
• The double spiral fluted barrel measures 21 inches, removing weight while adding rigidity.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28, ready for the included brake or a suppressor.
• An Accubrake ST muzzle brake is included, and the maker lists this barrel as 21 inches plus a 2-inch brake.
• The magazine holds 2+1 rounds, per the maker, in a blind (no floorplate) design.
• The twist rate is 1:7.5, set by the maker for this cartridge.
• The rifle weighs 4.6 pounds by the maker, which is the whole point of the Capra.
• Overall length is 41.25 inches by the maker.
• The receiver is machined from titanium, which the maker chose for its strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.
• The stock is Peak 44’s Bridger exposed carbon fiber design with grey, white and rust sponge pattern accents, over Graphite Black Cerakote metalwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Capra magazine a hinged floorplate design? No. The maker removed the hinged floorplate for the Capra and describes it as the first commercially available blind magazine (ADL) Mark V.

What is the receiver made of? The Backcountry Capra uses a Mark V action machined from titanium, which keeps weight low.

Does the Capra include a muzzle brake? Yes. The maker states the barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and that an Accubrake ST is included.

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At just over four pounds, the Capra is built for hunters who count ounces. 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.