Weatherby WBY MKV Backcountry Ti 2.0 | 300 WBY Mag

The Weatherby MKV Backcountry Ti 2.0 is a purpose-built, lightweight bolt-action rifle designed for hunters who prioritize minimized carry weight without sacrificing magnum capability. It pairs a titanium Mark V action with a thin, fluted barrel and a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon-fiber stock, and includes Weatherby’s Accubrake ST for recoil mitigation. For a practical optic under $1,000 that suits this rifle’s intended field use, consider a 1-6x or 1-8x low-power variable scope such as the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 for close-to-mid range engagement and quick target acquisition.

Suitable applications include backcountry big-game hunting where packability is critical, and extended-range mountain hunting where magnum performance and reduced weight are advantageous.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 300 WBY Mag.
• The listed weight is 5.6.
• The overall length is 48.
• The barrel length and contour are listed as 26 #1 MOD in the provided description.
• The action / barrel OAL is listed as LH 28 in the provided description.
• The twist rate is specified as 1-10.
• The magazine capacity is 3+1.
• The length of pull is 13.5.
• The drop at comb is .625.
• The drop at heel is .30.
• The stock is a Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock with grey and white sponge pattern accents.
• The rifle is fitted with Weatherby’s Accubrake ST brake with 30 symmetrically-spaced ports.
• The rifle uses a 3DHEX recoil pad with interlocking voids to manage recoil impulse.
• Finish notes include raw titanium action and graphite black Cerakote on barrel, bolt, and select controls.
• The UPC is 747115448623.

The Backcountry Ti 2.0 emphasizes lightweight construction and field-oriented features: a titanium Mark V action, pronounced spiral fluting on the bolt, a threaded and skeletonized bolt knob, and a carbon-fiber stock to keep pack weight low. The Accubrake ST and 3DHEX pad are intended to reduce felt recoil for magnum chamberings, making extended shooting sessions more manageable in the field. If you prioritize a high-performance, portable magnum rifle for mountainous or long-haul hunts, this rifle’s combination of materials and recoil mitigation measures is worth considering.

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