The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide TI is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 PRC with a 22-inch threaded barrel. It has a carbon fiber stock with a black sponge finish and a black metal finish. The magazine holds 3 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Backcountry Guide TI 
• Caliber: .300 PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Capacity: 3 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch threaded barrel 
• Carbon fiber stock with black sponge finish 
• Mark V action with titanium (TI) components 
• Backcountry Guide configuration oriented toward field use 
• 3-round magazine capacity

Owners of the Mark V Backcountry Guide TI focus heavily on the rifle's weight. The carbon fiber stock and titanium action components make it noticeably lighter than comparable bolt-action hunting rifles, and that matters on a multi-day backcountry pack. The .300 PRC chambering adds to the rifle's appeal for long-range hunting applications.

The threaded barrel gets mixed reactions. Hunters who run suppressors or brakes appreciate it; those who don't see it as a non-issue. Recoil in .300 PRC is real, and opinions on the Mark V's ability to manage it without a muzzle device vary by shooter.

The price is the main friction point. The Guide TI sits at the premium end of the production bolt-action market, and some owners feel the fit and finish doesn't quite justify the cost compared to custom-shop alternatives. Those who accept the price generally report that the rifle shoots well and holds up in rough conditions.