The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm WBY Mag with a graphite black Cerakote finish and a carbon fiber stock in black and gray camo. At 6.9 lbs, it's light for the power level of the cartridge, and the threaded barrel gives you room to add a suppressor or muzzle device. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Weatherby 
• Family: Mark V Series 
• Model: Mark V Live Wild 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 7mm WBY Mag 
• Finish: Graphite Black Cerakote (Applied Finish) 
• Stock: Camo Stock (Carbon Fiber with Black & Gray) 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Overall Length: 47" 
• Rate of Twist: 1-in-9 
• Capacity: 3 + 1 rounds 
• Weight: 6.9 lbs. 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Bolt Mounted 
• Special Feature: Threaded Barrel 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The carbon fiber stock keeps weight down without sacrificing stiffness, which matters with a magnum cartridge that punishes a flimsy chassis. The Mark V's bolt pattern, 9 locking lugs on the larger action, is notably smooth and has a short 54-degree lift, faster to cycle than many competing actions. Bolt-mounted two-position safety is straightforward to operate in the field. 
 
The 26" barrel helps the 7mm WBY Mag reach its velocity potential, and the 1-in-9 twist handles a range of bullet weights. The threaded muzzle opens up options for recoil management. 
 

Usage 

 
The 7mm WBY Mag is a long-range hunting cartridge with a flat trajectory and solid terminal performance on elk and similar game. The rifle's weight-to-power ratio makes it workable for mountain hunting where you don't want to carry a heavy rig, though the cartridge still produces real recoil.

Feedback on the Mark V Live Wild is generally strong. Users highlight the Mark V action's smoothness and the carbon fiber stock's stiffness-to-weight ratio. The camo finish draws positive comments both for looks and for blending in open country.

Accuracy reports are consistently good. The 7mm WBY Mag's flat trajectory and retained energy at distance make it a popular choice for hunters who take long shots on big game.

The main concerns are recoil and price. The 7mm Weatherby Magnum hits harder than most hunters are used to, and the lighter the rifle the more you feel it. Some shooters find 6.9 lbs too light for this cartridge without a brake. Pricing lands at the higher end of production bolt guns, which some buyers weigh against alternatives from other manufacturers at lower price points.

Overall the rifle has a following among serious big-game hunters who want a light, capable rig and are willing to manage the recoil.