The Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Varmintmaster is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 224 Weatherby Mag with a 24-inch threaded barrel and a 4+1 capacity. It has a drilled and tapped steel receiver and a Monte Carlo high gloss AA walnut wood stock. The Varmintmaster designation indicates a varmint-oriented configuration within the Mark V platform. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Deluxe Varmintmaster 
• Caliber: 224 Weatherby Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Color/Finish: High Gloss AA Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24-inch threaded barrel in 224 Weatherby Mag 
• Drilled and tapped steel receiver 
• Monte Carlo high gloss AA walnut wood stock 
• 4+1 round capacity

Owners of the Mark V Deluxe Varmintmaster in 224 Weatherby Mag tend to focus on the cartridge's flat trajectory and the platform's ability to wring out its potential from the 24-inch barrel. The Weatherby Mark V action draws consistent praise for its smooth operation and the high-gloss walnut stock gets attention for its appearance, though some find high-gloss finishes harder to maintain in the field.

The Varmintmaster configuration sits well with prairie dog and coyote hunters who want a wood-stocked rifle with a threaded barrel for muzzle device options. The Monte Carlo stock shape splits opinion; it fits some shooters well from the bench but feels less natural when shooting offhand. The drilled and tapped receiver makes scope mounting straightforward.

224 Weatherby Mag brass and factory ammunition availability is more limited than common varmint calibers, and this comes up in ownership discussions. Buyers who reload accept that trade-off for the velocity the cartridge offers. The Deluxe Varmintmaster's price reflects the AA walnut and Weatherby's domestic production, and most owners consider the build quality consistent with the ask.