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.