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Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 Ti Carbon .257 Wby 28" LH Rifle$3,888.63
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI Carbon in .257 Wby Magnum is a purpose-built long-range hunting rifle engineered for backcountry hunters who refuse to compromise between firepower and packability. This bolt-action rifle strips away unnecessary weight without sacrificing the accuracy and reliability that have made the Mark V a standard-bearer in magnum rifle design. The combination of a titanium action, carbon fiber barrel, and ultralight composite stock delivers a starting weight of just 5.3 lbs—a genuine asset when glassing ridges and covering elevation gain in pursuit of elk or mule deer.
What sets the Backcountry 2.0 apart is its obsessive attention to weight reduction and recoil management. The tensioned carbon fiber barrel carries Weatherby's reputation for accuracy (the platform has posted sub-0.1" groups during factory testing), while the titanium Mark V action combines strength with minimal mass. The Peak 44 Blacktooth stock is a standout—it's the lightest production carbon fiber stock available—and its two-tone grey and white finish breaks up the gun's lines in open country. All of this rides on a skeletonized aluminum bolt handle and sits atop a titanium Accubrake ST with 30 symmetrically-spaced ports that tame magnum recoil and keep follow-up shots fast and flat.
Recoil management in a lightweight magnum isn't an afterthought here. The second-generation 3DHEX recoil pad is the first 3D-printed pad in production firearms—a series of interlocking voids progressively collapse during recoil, stretching out the impulse and softening the sharp bite typical of .257 Weatherby Magnum performance. Fluting on the bolt body trims grams while improving cycling smoothness. The finish is equally thought out: exposed carbon and raw titanium contrast with black ceramic Cerakote on all protected surfaces, creating a rifle that looks as serious as it shoots.
This is a rifle for hunters who've invested in quality glass and understand that reaching far game cleanly demands both precision and the fitness to get there. The .257 Wby Magnum delivers terminal authority on western big game, and the Backcountry 2.0 TI Carbon puts that capability in your hands without wearing you down on the hike in.
| Caliber | .257 Weatherby Magnum |
| Action Type | Bolt-action (right-hand) |
| Barrel Length | 26 inches |
| Barrel Contour | #4 |
| Twist Rate | 1 in 10 inches |
| Magazine Capacity | 3+1 |
| Overall Length | 48.5 inches |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs |
| Length of Pull | 13.5 inches |
| Drop at Comb | 0.625 inches |
| Drop at Heel | 0.30 inches |
| Stock Material | Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber |
| Muzzle Device | Titanium Accubrake ST |
The rifle achieves its 5.3 lb starting weight through titanium action construction, a carbon fiber barrel, the lightest-available carbon fiber stock (Peak 44 Blacktooth), spiral fluting on the bolt, and an aluminum skeletonized bolt knob. Every component was chosen or engineered for minimal mass.
The second-generation 3DHEX is a 3D-printed pad with interlocking voids that progressively collapse during recoil. This design extends the duration of the recoil impulse, spreading the force over a longer time and significantly reducing the sharp kick characteristic of magnum rifles.
Yes. The .257 Weatherby Magnum is a long-range capable cartridge, the tensioned carbon fiber barrel is proven accurate (capable of sub-0.1" groups), and the Accubrake ST aids in follow-up shot control. It's designed for hunters taking game at extended distances in open country.
The titanium Accubrake ST features 30 symmetrically-spaced ports that harness escaping gas to reduce recoil and muzzle rise. On a magnum rifle like the Backcountry 2.0, it makes the gun significantly more pleasant to shoot while aiding in faster target reacquisition.
SKU: 120921521 • Width: 6in • Height: 2.5in • Depth: 50in • Weight: 6.8oz
Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI Carbon in .257 Wby Magnum is a purpose-built long-range hunting rifle engineered for backcountry hunters who refuse to compromise between firepower and packability. This bolt-action rifle strips away unnecessary weight without sacrificing the accuracy and reliability that have made the Mark V a standard-bearer in magnum rifle design. The combination of a titanium action, carbon fiber barrel, and ultralight composite stock delivers a starting weight of just 5.3 lbs—a genuine asset when glassing ridges and covering elevation gain in pursuit of elk or mule deer.
What sets the Backcountry 2.0 apart is its obsessive attention to weight reduction and recoil management. The tensioned carbon fiber barrel carries Weatherby's reputation for accuracy (the platform has posted sub-0.1" groups during factory testing), while the titanium Mark V action combines strength with minimal mass. The Peak 44 Blacktooth stock is a standout—it's the lightest production carbon fiber stock available—and its two-tone grey and white finish breaks up the gun's lines in open country. All of this rides on a skeletonized aluminum bolt handle and sits atop a titanium Accubrake ST with 30 symmetrically-spaced ports that tame magnum recoil and keep follow-up shots fast and flat.
Recoil management in a lightweight magnum isn't an afterthought here. The second-generation 3DHEX recoil pad is the first 3D-printed pad in production firearms—a series of interlocking voids progressively collapse during recoil, stretching out the impulse and softening the sharp bite typical of .257 Weatherby Magnum performance. Fluting on the bolt body trims grams while improving cycling smoothness. The finish is equally thought out: exposed carbon and raw titanium contrast with black ceramic Cerakote on all protected surfaces, creating a rifle that looks as serious as it shoots.
This is a rifle for hunters who've invested in quality glass and understand that reaching far game cleanly demands both precision and the fitness to get there. The .257 Wby Magnum delivers terminal authority on western big game, and the Backcountry 2.0 TI Carbon puts that capability in your hands without wearing you down on the hike in.
| Caliber | .257 Weatherby Magnum |
| Action Type | Bolt-action (right-hand) |
| Barrel Length | 26 inches |
| Barrel Contour | #4 |
| Twist Rate | 1 in 10 inches |
| Magazine Capacity | 3+1 |
| Overall Length | 48.5 inches |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs |
| Length of Pull | 13.5 inches |
| Drop at Comb | 0.625 inches |
| Drop at Heel | 0.30 inches |
| Stock Material | Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber |
| Muzzle Device | Titanium Accubrake ST |
The rifle achieves its 5.3 lb starting weight through titanium action construction, a carbon fiber barrel, the lightest-available carbon fiber stock (Peak 44 Blacktooth), spiral fluting on the bolt, and an aluminum skeletonized bolt knob. Every component was chosen or engineered for minimal mass.
The second-generation 3DHEX is a 3D-printed pad with interlocking voids that progressively collapse during recoil. This design extends the duration of the recoil impulse, spreading the force over a longer time and significantly reducing the sharp kick characteristic of magnum rifles.
Yes. The .257 Weatherby Magnum is a long-range capable cartridge, the tensioned carbon fiber barrel is proven accurate (capable of sub-0.1" groups), and the Accubrake ST aids in follow-up shot control. It's designed for hunters taking game at extended distances in open country.
The titanium Accubrake ST features 30 symmetrically-spaced ports that harness escaping gas to reduce recoil and muzzle rise. On a magnum rifle like the Backcountry 2.0, it makes the gun significantly more pleasant to shoot while aiding in faster target reacquisition.
SKU: 120921521 • Width: 6in • Height: 2.5in • Depth: 50in • Weight: 6.8oz