The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22-inch threaded barrel and a 2-inch muzzle brake. It has a 4-round capacity and is fitted with a Peak 44 Blacktooth stock in a green and tan sponge camo finish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Backcountry Guide 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4rd 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Color/Finish: Green/Tan Sponge Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch threaded barrel with 2-inch muzzle brake 
• Peak 44 Blacktooth stock 
• Green and tan sponge camo finish 
• 4-round capacity 
• Right-hand configuration

Owners of the Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide in 6.5 Creedmoor cite the combination of the Mark V action and the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge as particularly capable for longer-range field use. The Peak 44 Blacktooth stock with its sponge camo pattern is a consistent talking point for buyers who want a purpose-built field rifle.

The 22-inch threaded barrel with the included muzzle brake gets mixed reactions: some owners value the thread for future suppressor use, while others find the brake adds unnecessary length and muzzle blast. Build quality is generally praised across the board.

Price divides the community. Many feel the Mark V Backcountry Guide sits at the upper end of what the 6.5 Creedmoor market supports; others argue the Weatherby action and stock package justify every dollar. Trigger feel is occasionally noted as a minor point of improvement.