The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild Carbon is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Wby Mag with a 24-inch carbon fiber barrel and a 3+1 capacity. It has a threaded muzzle fitted with the Accubrake ST muzzle brake. The carbon fiber barrel keeps overall weight low while maintaining rigidity. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Live Wild Carbon 
• Caliber: .300 Wby Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 24" 
   

Detailed Features 

• Carbon fiber barrel construction 
• Threaded muzzle for Accubrake ST installation 
• Accubrake ST muzzle brake included 
• 3+1 round capacity 
• 24-inch barrel

Owners of the Mark V Live Wild Carbon in .300 Wby Mag consistently point to the carbon fiber barrel as the standout feature, noting the combination of light carry weight and excellent barrel rigidity. The .300 Wby Mag chambering gets praise from hunters who want a flat-shooting cartridge for open-country work.

The Accubrake ST draws mixed reactions. Most shooters appreciate the recoil reduction it provides with the hard-hitting .300 Wby Mag, but a few note that muzzle blast at the bench or in a hunting blind can be disruptive to others nearby.

Build quality on the Mark V Live Wild Carbon is generally well-regarded, though the price point is a recurring topic. Buyers who compare it to similarly priced bolt guns usually conclude the carbon barrel and threaded muzzle justify the cost; those who do not handload or shoot long range sometimes feel the platform is more capability than they need.