The Weatherby Mark V Camilla UltraLite is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .280 Ackley Improved. It has a 24-inch fluted barrel, holds 4 rounds, and weighs 5.80 lbs. The stock is a Monte Carlo fiberglass design with a midnight bronze finish and smoke/gold sponge accents. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 2023033499 
• UPC: 747115449385 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Caliber: .280 AI (Ackley Improved) 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds 
• Weight: 5.80 lbs 
• Stock Type: Monte Carlo fiberglass with midnight bronze finish and smoke/gold sponge accents 
• Sights: Drilled & Tapped for optics 
• Trigger Type: Standard Trigger 
   

Detailed Features 

At 5.80 lbs the Camilla is light enough for extended carry on full-day hunts. The 24-inch fluted barrel sheds some weight while also helping heat dissipate during sustained fire. Cerakote protects the exterior from weather and hard use in the field. The Monte Carlo stock is dimensioned with a shorter length of pull and lower comb, fitted to smaller-framed shooters. The .280 AI chambering drives bullets at higher velocity than standard .280 Remington with comparable recoil. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The 5.80 lb weight makes this well-suited to mountain or backcountry hunts where pack weight matters. The .280 AI handles medium to large North American game capably. It also works on the range for precision shooting where a well-fitted stock matters as much as caliber.

Feedback on the Weatherby Mark V Camilla UltraLite in .280 AI follows consistent themes.

The weight comes up almost universally as a positive. At 5.80 lbs it is genuinely light for a bolt gun in this caliber, and users carrying it on extended hunts consistently notice the difference. The stock fit for smaller-framed shooters is also praised. The shorter length of pull and lower comb make a real difference in sight alignment for people who struggle to fit standard stocks.

The .280 AI caliber draws favorable comments for its balance of velocity and manageable recoil. Users report good accuracy across a range of hunting loads.

Price is the main point of friction. The Camilla sits at the higher end of production bolt guns, and not all buyers feel the premium over comparable options is justified. Those who prioritize fit and weight tend to come down on the side of it being worth it; more budget-conscious buyers do not.

A few users flag that mounting heavier optics can shift the balance noticeably given the light chassis, and others mention limited availability of accessories or aftermarket parts specifically sized for this variant. Recoil is occasionally described as more noticeable than expected, a direct consequence of the light weight, though most find it acceptable in the field.