The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Weatherby Magnum, built for hunters who need genuine reach and terminal performance on large game. At 6.9 lbs and 47 inches overall, it is light enough to carry through rough country without being so trim that the magnum recoil becomes unpleasant. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mark V Live Wild 
• Caliber: .300 Weatherby Magnum 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches (Spiral Fluted Barrel, #2 Contour) 
• Twist Rate: 1:10" 
• Muzzle Thread Pattern: 1/2x28 (Threaded Muzzle) 
• Weight: 6.9 lbs 
• Overall Length: 47" 
• Length of Pull: 14" 
   

Detailed Features 

The 26-inch spiral-fluted barrel in #2 contour keeps weight down while maintaining the velocity that makes the .300 Wby Mag effective at distance. The fluting also aids heat dissipation during back-to-back strings. The Accubrake ST muzzle brake does a real job of cutting felt recoil, noticeable at the bench and useful for follow-up shots in the field. The threaded muzzle (1/2x28) accepts suppressors or alternate brakes. The polymer stock has ambidextrous palm swells and a flat-bottomed forend, which works well from a rest or shooting sticks. The trigger is factory-set for a clean break with minimal creep.

Weatherby Mark V owners in .300 Win Mag consistently praise the bolt action's smoothness. The nine-lug design cycles fast and locks up without the grinding that shows up in cheaper actions. Accuracy reports are strong; most owners get tight groups at range distances, which matches what the .300 Win Mag cartridge is capable of when paired with a quality barrel.

Recoil is a real topic in these discussions. The .300 Win Mag generates significant push, and opinions split: some find it manageable with good technique, others describe it as fatiguing during longer sessions. The Accubrake ST helps, but it also increases muzzle blast, which matters if you are hunting with others nearby.

Ergonomics get good marks overall. The ambidextrous stock fits a wide range of shooters, and most find it comfortable to shoulder and consistent to align. The adjustable features let you dial in the fit.

Price is the most common hesitation. The Mark V sits at the upper end of production bolt-action pricing, and not everyone agrees it justifies the premium over competitors. Those who do buy in tend to keep it. Owner satisfaction rates in forum discussions are high, and most treat it as a long-term tool rather than something they expect to upgrade away from.