Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Ti .300 Weatherby Magnum
Model: MBT20N300WR8B
Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Ti .300 Weatherby Magnum
Model: MBT20N300WR8B
Full Specifications
About This Firearm
Weight is the whole argument here. A titanium receiver and a Peak 44 carbon fiber stock bring a .300 Weatherby Magnum down to 5.6 lbs, with a fluted 26-inch barrel in a 1:10 twist and an Accubrake ST fitted, which is part of why it still measures 48 inches overall. Weatherby guarantees three shots inside an inch at 100 yards from a cold barrel with its own ammunition. It has an MSRP of $3,499.00.
A rifle this light in this chambering works because of the muzzle and the buttpad. The 30-port Accubrake and the 3D-printed lattice recoil pad do that job, and taking the brake off on a hunt is not realistic. The thread under it is 1/2-28, the pattern normally seen on rimfire and .223 barrels, so check that a .30-caliber mount is offered in it. No rail, sights or comb adjustment come with the rifle, and the 54 degree bolt lift leaves room between the handle and a large scope.
The Weatherby Vanguard Weatherguard Bronze carries the same guarantee and the same barrel length for an MSRP of $849.00, at 7.5 lbs on a polymer stock. A Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT in 7mm Remington Magnum is lighter still at 5.4 lbs, with an MSRP of $2,149.99.
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Strengths & Limitations
- A titanium receiver, which Weatherby puts at 42% the weight of steel, and a carbon fiber stock get the rifle under six pounds without resorting to a short barrel.
- The sub-MOA guarantee is written down rather than implied, with the group size, the distance, the ammunition and the time limit all stated.
- The Accubrake ST ships with a thread protector, and the bolt handle is threaded so the knob can be swapped.
- The muzzle thread is 1/2-28, which is unusual on a .30-caliber magnum and narrows the choice of brakes and suppressor mounts.
- There is no rail, no sights and no comb adjustment, so the optic plan starts with buying bases and ends with whatever cheek height the stock gives you.
- Shooting it unbraked is not a practical option, and the brake is loud enough that nobody standing beside it should be without ear protection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Weatherby guarantee the accuracy?
Yes. Every Mark V is guaranteed to shoot a three-shot group under an inch at 100 yards from a cold barrel using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition, within two years of the verified purchase date and for the original purchaser.
What is the muzzle thread?
1/2-28, with a thread protector supplied alongside the Accubrake ST. Weatherby offers the brake in four barrel diameters so the contour matches, and claims it cuts felt recoil by up to 53%.
How much does the titanium action actually save?
Weatherby puts titanium at 42% the weight of steel, and that plus the Peak 44 carbon stock is where the weight saving comes from. The barrel is a thin fluted contour rather than a short one.
Is a left-hand version made?
Yes. Weatherby lists left and right-hand actions for this model, at the same price across every chambering.
