The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .240 Weatherby Mag, built around a carbon fiber stock with Black & Gray accents and a Graphite Black Cerakote finish. At 5.8 lbs and 45 inches overall, it's light enough for all-day carries without feeling flimsy. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mark V Live Wild 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .240 Weatherby Mag 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Overall Length: 45 inches 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.8 lbs. 
• Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote 
• Stock/Grips: Carbon Fiber with Black & Gray accents 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-7.5" 
• Sights: None (drilled/tapped for optics) 
• Thread Pattern: 1/2x28 
• Safety Features: Two-position bolt mounted safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The 24-inch barrel optimizes velocity for the .240 Weatherby Mag and the 1-in-7.5" twist stabilizes a range of bullet weights. Carbon fiber keeps the stock rigid without adding weight, which matters when you're moving through uneven terrain. The two-position bolt-mounted safety is easy to operate with gloves on. No iron sights are included, but the receiver is drilled and tapped, so mounting optics is straightforward. 
 

Usage 

The Mark V Live Wild handles well in open-country hunting where shots tend to run long. The threaded 1/2x28 muzzle also allows attachment of a suppressor or brake. For competition or range work, the lack of iron sights means you'll need glass, but the action is consistent enough to reward a quality optic.

The Mark V Live Wild in .240 WBY Mag draws consistent attention around a few themes.

Build quality gets frequent praise. The carbon black Cerakote finish holds up well and the overall fit is tight for a production rifle at this price point.

Accuracy is the most-cited strength. Owners regularly report clean groups at distance with minimal recoil, which is part of what makes the .240 Weatherby Mag useful for long-range work. A few users note the rifle can feel front-heavy with a large scope attached, but that seems more setup-dependent than a structural issue.

The .240 Weatherby Mag caliber itself generates debate. Fans like the flat trajectory and retained energy for medium and large game. Critics compare it unfavorably to more common cartridges where ammo availability and cost are concerns.

Price comes up regularly. Most owners treat it as a worthwhile purchase given the carbon fiber construction and consistent accuracy, though it's clearly positioned above budget bolt-actions.

Weatherby's customer service gets mixed marks - some owners report smooth warranty handling, others less so.

Customization discussion tends to focus on scope selection and whether to run a suppressor on the 1/2x28 muzzle thread.