The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild is a bolt-action rifle in .280 Ackley Improved, finished in Graphite Black Cerakote with a carbon fiber stock in black and gray camo. At 5.8 lbs and 45 inches overall, it's one of the lighter options in this chambering. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Manufacturer: Weatherby 
• Family: Mark V Series 
• Model: Mark V Live Wild 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 280 ACKLY 
• Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote (Applied Finish) 
• Stock: Camo Stock (Carbon Fiber w/Black & Gray) 
• Barrel Length: 24" 
• Overall Length: 45" 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-9" 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 rounds 
• Sights Type: None (No Sights) 
• Thread Pattern: 1/2x28 
• Special Feature: Threaded Barrel  
• Weight: 5.8 lbs. 
• Shipping Weight: 7.45 lbs. 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Bolt Mounted 
   

Detailed Features: 

The Mark V action is a nine-lug design, known for its smooth cycling and strong lockup. The carbon fiber stock keeps weight down without sacrificing rigidity. Cerakote finish on both barrel and receiver handles weather reasonably well. The threaded barrel (1/2x28) gives suppressor and muzzle device options. No sights are included. It's drilled and tapped and expects a scope. 
 
The .280 Ackley Improved hits harder than standard .280 Rem with less case stretch, and the 1-in-9 twist handles the range of bullets used in that chambering.

The Mark V Live Wild in .280 Ackley generally gets good marks from hunters and bolt-action shooters. Build quality is the first thing people mention. The Weatherby action has a following, and owners tend to find the fit and finish meet their expectations.

The camo carbon fiber stock draws comments about field performance: it blends well and the lightweight build makes it practical on all-day hunts. The .280 Ackley chambering comes up as a reason people chose this over more common options: good velocity, manageable recoil, and versatile across game sizes.

Price is the consistent friction point. Weatherby rifles sit above the mid-market, and some buyers weigh whether the premium is justified against other options at lower prices. Most who own it seem to think so; the dissatisfaction is mostly from people comparing sticker prices before buying. Some users also discuss scope pairings and suppressor compatibility given the threaded barrel.