Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 .240 Wby Mag

The Ultimate Lightweight Mountain Rifle

The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 represents the pinnacle of modern rifle engineering for hunters who demand performance without the weight penalty. Starting at just 5.2 pounds, this rifle was purpose-built for the backcountry hunter who must travel far from the truck and make every shot count.

Key Features

Stock & Construction

• Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock weighs only 19 ounces—among the lightest production stocks available
• Dark green and brown sponge finish provides excellent camouflage and durability
• Proven Weatherby Mark V steel action foundation

Barrel & Accuracy

• 24-inch threaded, fluted barrel with integrated muzzle brake
• Weatherby Accubrake ST technology reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise
• Pronounced spiral fluting on bolt body reduces weight while maintaining strength
• 1/2x28 threading allows for suppressor compatibility

Recoil Management

• 3DHEX recoil pad features interlocking voids that progressively collapse during recoil
• Extends the time component of the recoil impulse, significantly reducing the sharp kick of magnum cartridges
• Manages heavy .240 Weatherby Magnum recoil with surprising effectiveness

Handling & Operation

• Lightweight aluminum extended and skeletonized bolt knob reduces rotating mass
• Spiral-fluted bolt body reduces bearing surface for smoother, more reliable function
• 5-round magazine capacity

The .240 Weatherby Magnum Advantage

This rifle chambers the .240 Weatherby Magnum—a cartridge that delivers flat trajectory, excellent velocity, and proven performance on medium to large game. The Backcountry 2.0's engineering specifically addresses the recoil characteristics of Weatherby's historic magnum cartridges, making this a genuinely shootable lightweight rifle.

Built for the Hunt

Whether you're glassing alpine basins, navigating steep terrain, or making a critical long-range shot after a grueling stalk, the Mark V Backcountry 2.0 delivers the accuracy and handling you need without the fatigue that comes from carrying heavy rifles all day.