The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win, built around a 22-inch barrel and weighing 5.60 lbs. That weight is the standout spec — it's light for a .308 bolt gun, which matters on long mountain hunts. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mark V Live Wild 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.60 lbs 
• Length of Pull: 14 inches 
• Overall Length: 43 inches 
• Finish: Black Camo with Graphite Black Cerakote accents 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Accubrake ST muzzle brake is threaded at 1/2x28 and cuts felt recoil noticeably for a rifle this light. The bolt has a spiral fluted body and a skeletonized knob, both contributing to the reduced weight without compromising cycling. Trigger is Triggertech, which gives a clean break and a predictable reset. 
 
The polymer stock has ambidextrous palm swells and a flat-bottomed forend — useful for shooting off a pack or a bag. The hinged floorplate has the "Live Wild" logo engraved into it. The Black Camo finish is a photographic print pattern under the Cerakote. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
.308 Win at this weight is a practical combination for backcountry hunting where every pound counts but you still want a caliber with real reach. The rifle also works at the range — the trigger and muzzle brake make it easy to shoot a lot of rounds without fatigue setting in.

Most feedback on the Mark V Live Wild in .308 Win centers on two things: the weight and the trigger. At 5.60 lbs, it's light enough that some shooters notice increased felt recoil despite the muzzle brake, while others find the brake handles it adequately. The Triggertech pull gets consistently good marks — clean break, minimal creep.

Accuracy reports are positive. Buyers who've tested it at distance generally find it shoots well with common .308 loads, though specific group sizes vary by ammunition.

The price is the most common friction point. The Mark V action commands a premium, and some buyers feel that's steep for a rifle with a polymer stock and Black Camo finish rather than a more traditional presentation. Others consider the weight savings worth the cost.

The Black Camo finish looks good in photos but a few owners note the pattern differs slightly from expectations. Overall, owners who use it for hunting come away satisfied; the weight advantage over heavier .308 rifles is the main reason people buy it and the main reason they keep it.