Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 | .270 Weatherby Magnum

The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 in .270 Weatherby Magnum is a purpose-built bolt-action rifle that combines a modern lightweight carbon fiber stock with Weatherby’s Mark V action and an Accubrake ST muzzle brake. It pairs a skeletonized bolt knob and spiral-fluted bolt body with a TriggerTech trigger and a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon-fiber stock that reduces mass without sacrificing ergonomics. Suggested optic: a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 5-25×50 (commonly available under $1,000) will provide the magnification range and glass quality suited to magnum trajectories while staying within a practical budget.

Applications: backcountry mountain hunting where weight and controllability matter, and long-range field work with magnum cartridges.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 747115448531.
• The manufacturer is Weatherby.
• The ATF model listed is Mark V.
• The action type is Bolt Action.
• The caliber is .270 Weatherby Magnum.
• The magazine capacity is 3 + 1.
• The rifle is listed as Drilled and Tapped for optics mounting.
• The finish on receiver, trigger guard and barrel is Patriot Brown Cerakote.
• The bolt, bolt knob, and safety are finished in Graphite Black Cerakote.
• The stock is a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber with dark green and brown pattern accents.
• The grip material is listed as Camo Stock Carbon Fiber w/Green & Brown.
• The listed rate of twist is 1-in-10.
• The NFA thread pattern at the muzzle is 1/2×28.
• The rifle ships with No Sights installed.
• Special feature: Left Hand Threaded Barrel.

The Mark V Backcountry 2.0 emphasizes minimized mass and ergonomic recoil control for magnum chamberings: the Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon stock and the second-generation 3DHEX recoil pad are designed to reduce perceived recoil and improve carrying comfort. The Accubrake ST muzzle brake is blended to the profile of the muzzle and uses multiple ports to manage recoil impulse for magnum loads. Spiral fluting and a skeletonized bolt knob reduce weight and improve cycling feel, while the TriggerTech trigger provides a crisp, user-adjustable pull for precise shot release. The result is a modernized Backcountry rifle intended for hunters and shooters who prioritize a light carry system with controllable magnum ballistics.

Available features of note include being drilled and tapped for optics, a carbon-fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock, and left-hand threading at the muzzle to support aftermarket muzzle devices. The rifle’s fit and finish—Patriot Brown Cerakote paired with exposed carbon fiber—also reflect Weatherby’s emphasis on a visually coordinated, field-ready package.

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