Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Carbon — 6.5-300 WBY Mag

The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Carbon in 6.5-300 WBY Mag is a production magnum rifle that weighs 6.6 pounds and carries a 24-inch tensioned carbon-fiber barrel. It uses the classic forged-steel Mark V action, a Peak 44 Blacktooth stock, a titanium Accubrake ST, and a TriggerTech trigger. This is a field-ready platform for shooters who want magnum velocity without carrying a 9-pound rifle.

Key Features

• Forged-steel Mark V action — Why it matters: The same controlled-round-feed action used on Weatherby’s top-end rifles, proven to handle high-pressure magnum loads without flexing or binding.
• Tensioned carbon-fiber barrel — Why it matters: The carbon sleeve is tensioned over a steel liner, which reduces barrel harmonics and stringing during sustained fire, while cutting nearly a pound off the barrel weight.
• Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon-fiber stock — Why it matters: This stock uses a molded carbon-fiber construction with an aluminum bedding block, giving you a rigid, moisture-proof chassis that won’t warp in wet conditions or change zero with temperature shifts.
• Titanium Accubrake ST — Why it matters: This muzzle brake reduces recoil by approximately 53% (per Weatherby’s own test data), letting you spot your own impacts on steel at 800 yards without the rifle climbing off target.
• TriggerTech trigger — Why it matters: The Frictionless Release Technology eliminates creep and overtravel, giving you a crisp 2.5-pound break that doesn’t stack or drag.

Who It’s For

This rifle is for the hunter who hikes four miles into elk country and expects to make a 600-yard shot on the way out. It is also for the precision shooter who wants a magnum that doesn’t beat them up at the bench. If you are carrying a rifle all day and shooting past 400 yards, this is your platform.

Pros / Cons

• Pro: Sub-7-pound weight with a 24-inch barrel — rare in a magnum that pushes a 140-grain bullet at 3,400 fps.
• Pro: The Accubrake ST is user-serviceable and titanium, so it won’t rust or add weight.
• Con: The 6.5-300 WBY Mag burns powder fast; barrel life is approximately 1,200–1,500 rounds before accuracy degrades (honest drawback).

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• ✅ Nationwide delivery to all 50 states
• ✅ Ships within 1–2 business days
• ✅ 30-day return policy on unused items
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Last updated: April 2026

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