The Weatherby Mark V Carbon Compact is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Winchester with a 22-inch BSF carbon barrel and a threaded muzzle fitted with an Accubrake DST. It uses Weatherby's lighter 6-lug Mark V Standard Action inside a hand-laid, raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock with a shorter length of pull, giving it a compact footprint. The rifle holds 4+1 rounds and is built for smaller-statured shooters who want a lighter, more manageable Weatherby bolt gun. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Carbon Compact 
• Caliber: .243 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Barrel Material: Carbon (BSF) 
• Stock Material: Fiberglass 
   

Detailed Features 

• BSF carbon barrel with a threaded muzzle and Accubrake DST installed for recoil reduction 
• Lightweight 6-lug Mark V Standard Action 
• Hand-laid, raised Monte Carlo fiberglass stock 
• Shorter length of pull sized for smaller-statured shooters 
• 4+1 capacity bolt-action configuration

Owners of the Mark V Carbon Compact often point to the reduced length of pull and lighter overall weight as the reason they chose this variant over a standard Mark V, especially for younger or smaller-framed shooters. The Weatherby action has a long reputation for smooth cycling and reliable feeding, and that carries over favorably in this compact form.

The Accubrake DST draws mixed reactions: some like how much it tames recoil on a light rifle, while others find the extra muzzle blast noticeable at the bench. The Monte Carlo fiberglass stock is generally well liked for how it points and shoulders, though a few owners add an aftermarket pad for a closer personal fit.

On value, buyers weigh the Weatherby brand premium against the accuracy and finish they expect from a Mark V, and most who buy the Carbon Compact see it as a dedicated youth or compact-frame rifle rather than an all-around gun. Aftermarket support for Mark V-pattern stocks and triggers is seen as adequate but narrower than for more common actions.