Weatherby Mark V Live Wild | .308 Win | 24 in

The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild is a purpose-built sporting rifle chambered in .308 Winchester that emphasizes lightweight carry and dependable accuracy for field use. It rides on the Mark V action with a deeply fluted bolt and an externally-adjustable TriggerTech trigger. The 24-inch spiral-fluted barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and fitted with a radial AccuBrake ST to reduce perceived recoil; the stock is a hand-painted carbon-fiber design finished in Carbon Grey Cerakote. For a rugged sighting solution under $1,000, this rifle pairs well with a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44.

Applications: Backcountry hunting and precision field shooting.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .308 / 7.62 NATO.
• The barrel length is 24 inches.
• The action type is Bolt.
• The stock material is Carbon Fiber.
• The finish type is Carbon Grey Cerakote.
• The rifle weight is 5.6 lbs.
• The magazine capacity is 4 rounds.
• The rifle uses a hinged floorplate for the magazine.
• The barrel rate of twist is 1:10″.
• The muzzle device is a AccuBrake ST.
• The barrel is spiral-fluted and threaded 1/2×28.
• The trigger is an externally-adjustable TriggerTech with a specified range of 2.5–5 lbs in manufacturer text.
• The rifle is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
• The UPC is 747115454822.

The Mark V Live Wild blends a lightweight, backcountry-capable package with features aimed at minimizing recoil and improving handling on long days in the field. Its threaded, fluted barrel and AccuBrake ST help manage recoil and muzzle rise, while the hand-painted carbon-fiber stock reduces carry weight without sacrificing rigidity. The externally-adjustable TriggerTech unit lets you tailor trigger feel to preference, and the drilled-and-tapped receiver simplifies mounting optics for precision work.

Owners frequently praise the rifle’s lightweight carry characteristics for long hunts and its smooth, adjustable TriggerTech trigger pull.