The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild Carbon is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 WBY RPM with a 22-inch carbon fiber threaded barrel finished in Carbon Gray Cerakote. The receiver is Carbon Gray Cerakote steel, drilled and tapped, and the stock is carbon fiber. A muzzle brake is included. The magazine holds 4 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Live Wild Carbon 
• Caliber: 6.5 WBY RPM 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Color/Finish: Carbon Gray Cerakote 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch carbon fiber threaded barrel with muzzle brake 
• Carbon Gray Cerakote finish on barrel and receiver 
• Carbon fiber stock 
• Drilled and tapped receiver 
• 4-round magazine

Owners of the Mark V Live Wild Carbon praise the weight reduction from the carbon fiber barrel and stock. For a hunting rifle carried over long distances in the field, the lighter platform is the primary reason buyers choose it over heavier Mark V configurations.

The 6.5 WBY RPM cartridge is a point of strong opinion. Proponents value its velocity and flat-shooting characteristics; critics note that ammunition is harder to source and more expensive than mainstream 6.5mm options. This is a recurring trade-off owners accept knowingly.

Build quality on the Mark V action draws consistent approval. The carbon fiber stock finish gets mixed reviews on aesthetics, with some owners finding it understated and others preferring the look to more traditional wood stocks. The muzzle brake works well at reducing felt recoil but adds noise, which some owners mention as a range-use consideration.