Weatherby WBY MKV High Country 257WBY 28″

The Weatherby Mark V High Country is a purpose-built lightweight mountain rifle designed for serious backcountry use. Starting at 5.7 lbs, it pairs a Peak 44 Bastion carbon-fiber stock with recoil-reducing features including an Accubrake and a 3DHEX recoil pad to manage Weatherby magnum cartridges. For optics, the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44 (priced under $1,000) is a practical match that provides the magnification range and glass quality suitable for mountain and long-range field work. Ideal applications include backcountry mountain hunting and precision long-range field shooting.

Product Specifications

• The model is WBY MKV High Country.
• The manufacturer is Weatherby.
• The action is Bolt action.
• The caliber is 257WBY.
• The barrel length is 28 inches.
• The rifle weighs 5.7 lbs.
• The stock is Peak 44’s Bastion carbon fiber and weighs 24 oz.
• The rifle features an Accubrake.
• The rifle includes a 3DHEX Recoil pad.
• The barrel is spiral fluted with Graphite Black Cerakote finish.
• The trigger guard, receiver, bolt, bolt knob, and safety are finished in Graphite Black Cerakote.
• The stock finish is exposed carbon fiber with WYO brown and backpack sponge pattern accents.
• The stock includes dual front swivel studs for multiple attachments.
• The UPC is 747115453603.

Compact, lightweight, and thoughtfully specified, the Mark V High Country is designed to reduce carry weight without sacrificing cartridge performance. The combination of a Bastion carbon-fiber stock, spiral-fluted barrel, Accubrake, and 3DHEX padding makes this rifle well suited to extended approaches and recoil-sensitive magnum shooting. If you need a mountain rifle that prioritizes weight savings and field-ready features, this Weatherby delivers a focused package.