The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide is built for hunters who demand a capable, field-ready rifle without compromise. Chambered in .243 Winchester, it delivers flat trajectories and excellent versatility for varmints, predators, and deer-sized game. The Mark V’s legendary action provides the strength and smoothness that serious hunters have trusted for decades.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .243 Winchester, offering flat-shooting performance across a wide range of hunting applications.
- Features a 22-inch barrel for an optimal balance of velocity and field-ready handling.
- Built on Weatherby’s renowned Mark V bolt-action for exceptional strength and smooth cycling.
- Offers a capacity of 4+1 rounds to keep you in the hunt when it counts.
- The rifling twist rate of 1-in-7.5 inches stabilizes a broad selection of .243 Win projectiles.
- Overall length is 48.25 inches, providing a well-balanced, packable profile in the field.
- Ships at 7.6 pounds, reflecting a sturdy yet manageable build for backcountry carry.
- Comes without iron sights, optimized for optics mounting straight out of the box.
The Mark V Backcountry Guide represents Weatherby’s commitment to delivering a serious hunting rifle that performs under real field conditions. Whether you’re glassing open country for mule deer or running predator setups at extended range, this rifle gives you the precision and reliability to back every shot with confidence. Add your preferred optic, and this .243 is ready to earn its place in your hunting rotation.






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