The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .338 Wby RPM with a 26-inch threaded carbon fiber barrel. It is built on the Mark V action with a muzzle brake option and is designed for long-range field use in a lightweight package. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Backcountry 2.0 
• Caliber: .338 Wby RPM 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 in (threaded, carbon fiber) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 26-inch threaded carbon fiber barrel 
• Muzzle brake included 
• Mark V bolt action 
• Threaded muzzle for brake or suppressor 
• Available in 24-inch barrel configuration as well

Owners of the Mark V Backcountry 2.0 consistently point to the carbon fiber barrel and stock as the defining trait, making a hard-hitting .338 Wby RPM rifle genuinely packable. Weight is the first thing people mention when they pick it up.

The .338 Wby RPM cartridge draws mixed opinions. Long-range hunters appreciate the flat trajectory and retained energy, but shooters who put a lot of rounds through it note the recoil is substantial even with the muzzle brake attached. Break-in shooting sessions at the range are not always a pleasant afternoon.

Value discussion around the Backcountry 2.0 centers on whether the carbon fiber components justify the premium over standard Mark V variants. Most owners conclude yes, especially those using it in mountain or backcountry contexts where every ounce is felt by the end of the day.