The Weatherby Mark V Deluxe is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 WBY RPM with a 24" barrel and a 1-in-8" twist. It runs on the Mark V 9-lug action, paired with a TriggerTech Field trigger that's adjustable for pull weight and breaks cleanly. The stock is AA brown walnut with a high gloss finish; the barrel is high gloss stainless steel. Overall length is 44 5/8 inches and weight is 7.1 lbs. Capacity is 4+1. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mark V Deluxe 
• Caliber: 6.5 WBY RPM 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 44 5/8 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.1 lbs 
• Finish: Gloss AA Brown Walnut stock / High gloss stainless steel barrel 
• Twist Rate: 1 in 8 inches 
• Trigger: TriggerTech Field 
   

Detailed Features 

The 6.5 WBY RPM is a Weatherby proprietary cartridge that fits in a short-action receiver while pushing heavier bullets at high velocity -- the 24" barrel takes full advantage of the case capacity. The TriggerTech trigger is a meaningful upgrade over budget bolt-gun triggers, offering a consistent clean break. The AA walnut stock is the defining visual element of the Deluxe variant; it's glossy and figured compared to the synthetic-stocked Mark V variants. 
 

Target Audience 

For hunters and precision rifle shooters who want the Mark V action in a traditional wood-and-steel package. The caliber covers everything from whitetail to elk at distance. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Big game hunting: the 6.5 WBY RPM's flat trajectory and retained energy handle ethically-distant shots on medium to large game. 
• Precision rifle competition: the TriggerTech trigger and 1:8 twist support accurate long-range work. 
• Collectors who value the Weatherby walnut-and-stainless aesthetic.

Mark V Deluxe owners in 6.5 WBY RPM tend to be enthusiastic about the combination of Weatherby's action quality and the walnut presentation. The build quality gets consistent praise -- Weatherby's Mark V action has a well-established reputation, and the Deluxe finish lives up to it. The TriggerTech trigger is frequently singled out as a genuine improvement over standard hunting triggers, with users noting the clean break and adjustability.

The 6.5 WBY RPM caliber gets positive attention for its ballistics: flat trajectory, manageable recoil, and versatility across bullet weights with the 1:8 twist. Weatherby brand loyalty runs strong in this segment, and many buyers come in with prior positive experiences.

The main friction is price. The Mark V Deluxe sits at the higher end of the hunting rifle market, and some users weigh it against competing options at lower price points. A few mention that proprietary Weatherby ammunition is more expensive and harder to find than common hunting calibers. Customization discussions exist but are limited -- the appeal here is largely the rifle as it comes from the factory.