The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild Carbon is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5-300 WBY Mag with a 26-inch carbon fiber threaded barrel finished in Carbon Gray Cerakote. The receiver is steel, drilled and tapped, with a Carbon Gray Cerakote finish, and it comes with an exposed carbon black configuration. The barrel includes a muzzle brake. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Live Wild Carbon 
• Caliber: 6.5-300 WBY Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 in 
• Color/Finish: Carbon Gray Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

• 26-inch carbon fiber barrel with factory threading and muzzle brake 
• Carbon Gray Cerakote finish on barrel 
• Carbon Gray Cerakote steel receiver, drilled and tapped 
• Exposed carbon black stock configuration 
• Mark V action platform

Owners of the Mark V Live Wild Carbon in 6.5-300 WBY Mag are largely buying it for the combination of a fast, flat-shooting cartridge and the weight reduction that a carbon fiber barrel brings at this barrel length. The 26-inch tube in carbon instead of steel is a meaningful difference on a long hunting hike, and that is the most consistent praise.

The Carbon Gray Cerakote finish gets positive marks for durability in field conditions. Some owners note that the exposed carbon black stock configuration takes some adjustment in feel compared to a conventional stock, but most adapt quickly and prefer the weight savings. The Mark V action itself is widely respected and that reputation carries over to this model.

The 6.5-300 WBY Mag cartridge is both the appeal and the main complaint. Owners who want reach and speed love it; a few note that ammo availability and cost at the range makes it harder to shoot regularly. The muzzle brake is appreciated for managing recoil from a hard-hitting cartridge, though it is loud without hearing protection.