The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 WBY Mag with a 24-inch barrel. It has a carbon fiber stock with a camo pattern in tan and green, and holds 3+1 rounds. The barrel is threaded. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Backcountry Guide 
• Caliber: .300 WBY Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 24 in 
• Color/Finish: Tan & Green Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24-inch threaded barrel 
• Carbon fiber stock in camo finish 
• Blue/black receiver finish 
• 3+1 round capacity 
• Drilled and tapped receiver

Owners of the Mark V Backcountry Guide in .300 WBY Mag consistently point to the carbon fiber stock as a practical advantage for backcountry hunting, keeping the rifle light without giving up rigidity. The camo finish covers the whole package, and most buyers chose this configuration specifically for mountain or wilderness hunts where every ounce counts.

The .300 WBY Mag chambering draws split opinions. Hunters who need long-range reach on large game appreciate the cartridge's performance, but the recoil impulse is noticeable, especially in a lightweight stock. Some owners add a muzzle device to the threaded barrel to manage it; others simply accept the trade-off.

Value relative to other premium bolt-action rifles is a common discussion point. The Mark V action has a strong reputation for smoothness, and buyers generally feel the Backcountry Guide package justifies the price for a purpose-built mountain rifle. Trigger quality is well-regarded, though a few owners note they still adjust it out of the box.