The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 WBY RPM, built around a titanium receiver and carbon fiber stock to hit 4.90 lbs on the scale. That weight figure is the defining feature. It's one of the lightest factory precision rifles available at this barrel length. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI 
• Caliber: 6.5 WBY RPM 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds (3+1) 
• Weight: 4.90 lbs 
• Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote with Titanium accents 
• Receiver Material: Titanium 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The titanium receiver and carbon fiber stock are the two decisions that explain the weight. Both are structurally sound for field use. The TriggerTech trigger has a clean, consistent break. The Accubrake ST muzzle brake takes a real bite out of recoil from the 6.5 RPM cartridge, which matters on a 4.9 lb rifle. Weatherby backs the Mark V with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. 
 
The 3DHEX recoil pad is integrated into the stock and does additional work managing felt recoil during extended sessions. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
This rifle is purpose-built for backcountry hunting where every pound of pack weight matters. The 24-inch barrel gives the 6.5 WBY RPM cartridge adequate velocity for long-range shots on big game. It will also work for competitive precision shooting, though the light weight means the muzzle brake is doing more work than on a heavier rifle.

Owners of the Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI in 6.5 WBY RPM consistently highlight the weight as the main draw. At 4.90 lbs, it genuinely lightens a backcountry pack, and that practical advantage comes up in nearly every substantive discussion of the rifle.

Accuracy gets positive marks. Shooters report the sub-MOA guarantee holds in practice, and the TriggerTech trigger earns specific praise for the clean break.

Recoil is a topic that divides opinions somewhat. The 6.5 RPM cartridge has more punch than 6.5 Creedmoor in a rifle this light, and while the Accubrake ST helps, some owners find it still has more felt recoil than heavier platforms in the same caliber. A few mention that the muzzle blast with the brake is significant.

Price is the other recurring theme. The titanium receiver and carbon fiber stock drive cost, and some buyers feel the price-to-feature ratio is harder to justify against heavier but less expensive alternatives. Those who prioritize weight savings for serious mountain hunts tend to find it worth it.