The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum with a 22-inch threaded barrel. It has a Peak 44 Blacktooth stock in an olive green and tan sponge camo pattern, and it ships with a muzzle brake. The magazine holds 4 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Backcountry Guide 
• Caliber: .257 Weatherby Magnum 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4rd 
• Color/Finish: Olive Green/Tan Sponge Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch threaded barrel with included 2-inch muzzle brake 
• Peak 44 Blacktooth stock in olive green and tan sponge camo 
• 4-round magazine capacity 
• Right-hand configuration 
• Chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum

Owners of the Mark V Backcountry Guide tend to focus on the lightweight build and the Peak 44 stock, which provides a secure grip in wet or cold conditions. The .257 Weatherby Magnum chambering draws attention from western hunters who want a flat-shooting cartridge, and most report the threaded muzzle brake makes recoil very manageable.

The bolt action gets high marks for smoothness and lock-up tightness. Some buyers note that .257 Weatherby Magnum ammunition is harder to find locally than more common cartridges, which matters when planning backcountry trips.

Value opinions are mixed. The Mark V is priced above most comparable bolt-action platforms, and a segment of buyers feel the camo stock finish alone does not justify the premium. Those who do commit tend to keep the rifle long-term and treat it as a working tool rather than a range gun.