The Weatherby Mark V Apex is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22-250 Remington. It has a 24-inch fluted, threaded barrel finished in Coyote Tan and Graphite Black Cerakote, a carbon fiber stock with tan and black accents, and an Accubrake ST muzzle brake installed at the muzzle. It feeds from a magazine with a 4+1 capacity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Apex 
• Caliber: .22-250 Remington 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 24" 
• Barrel Finish: Coyote Tan / Graphite Black Cerakote 
• Barrel Material: Cold Hammer Forged Steel 
• Trigger: TriggerTech 
• Weight: 6.50 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

• Fluted, threaded barrel ships with an Accubrake ST muzzle brake already installed 
• Carbon fiber stock with tan and black accents keeps overall weight down 
• TriggerTech trigger is fitted to the Mark V action 
• Spiral-fluted bolt body cycles inside a receiver drilled and tapped for optics, with no factory sights 
• 3D HEX recoil pad and a 13.25-inch length of pull are built into the stock to help manage recoil

The Mark V action has a long track record, and owners of the Apex variant tend to echo that reputation, calling out a smooth bolt throw and a crisp TriggerTech trigger as standout points. As with most premium bolt guns, a handful of buyers report needing to send a rifle back for warranty attention, though most describe the build quality as tight out of the box.

In the field, the lightweight carbon fiber stock is popular with hunters who carry a rifle over long distances, and the Accubrake ST draws mixed reactions: it noticeably cuts felt recoil but adds muzzle blast that some shooters find loud on the line. In .22-250 Remington, most owners describe recoil as mild regardless of the brake.

Value opinions vary with the Mark V Apex's higher price point compared to entry-level bolt rifles; buyers who want the trigger, fluted barrel, and Cerakote finish out of the box see it as worth the premium, while others feel similar performance is available for less from a plainer rifle. Aftermarket parts for the Mark V platform are less common than for mass-market actions.