The Weatherby Mark V Apex is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag with a two-tone Coyote Tan Cerakote and Graphite Black finish. It's built around a carbon fiber stock and a fluted 26-inch barrel, which together bring weight down to 7.5 lbs without compromising rigidity. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Model: Mark V Apex 
• Caliber: 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches (with a 2-inch muzzle brake making an overall length of 28 inches) 
• Overall Length: 48 inches 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
• Length of Pull: 13.25 inches 
• Drop at Comb: .49" 
• Drop at Heel: .35" 
   

Detailed Features: 

The fluted barrel reduces weight and helps with heat dissipation during sustained strings of fire. Cerakote protects against weather and abrasion, which matters when this rifle is packed into field conditions for extended hunts. 
 
The carbon fiber stock is a genuine weight-reduction measure, not just a cosmetic choice. It keeps the overall balance manageable during long carries and contributes to a stable platform when shooting prone or from a rest. 
 
The Trigger Tech Field trigger is adjustable between 2.5 and 5 lbs. The break is clean and consistent, which is what you actually need for repeatable accuracy at distance. The rifle carries a sub-MOA guarantee from Weatherby. 
 

Usage Scenarios: 

The 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag cartridge is well-matched to long-range hunting where a flat trajectory and retained energy at distance matter. The Mark V Apex's combination of caliber, barrel length, and trigger system also makes it a solid platform for precision shooting competitions where sub-MOA performance is the baseline expectation.

The Weatherby Mark V Apex in 6.5-300 Magnum Coyote Tan gets consistent praise for accuracy. Owners regularly report tight groupings at long range, which is expected given the caliber and sub-MOA guarantee, but the field reports confirm the factory promise holds up in real conditions.

Build quality is a frequent positive -- the Cerakote finish, carbon fiber stock, and overall fit get good marks from hunters and precision shooters who've put the rifle through rough use. The muzzle brake does its job with the 6.5-300 Mag's recoil, making follow-up shots more comfortable than the cartridge's velocity stats might suggest.

Price comes up as a regular friction point. Some buyers feel it's steep relative to competing bolt guns, and the conversation often turns to whether the Weatherby-specific caliber is worth the premium. Ammunition availability is a real practical concern -- 6.5-300 Weatherby Mag is not on every shelf, and the cost per round is higher than more common hunting cartridges. Weight gets occasional mentions; at 7.5 lbs it's reasonable for this class of rifle, but hunters who prioritize ultralight setups for mountain terrain sometimes note it.

Aftermarket accessory options are narrower than for more common platforms, which matters to shooters who want drop-in triggers or aftermarket stocks beyond what Weatherby offers.