The Weatherby Mark V Live Wild Carbon is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm PRC with a 22-inch carbon fiber barrel and a muzzle brake. It holds 3+1 rounds. The carbon fiber construction targets a lightweight build without shortening the barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Mark V Live Wild Carbon 
• Caliber: 7mm PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch carbon fiber barrel 
• Muzzle brake included 
• Carbon fiber stock construction 
• 3+1 round capacity 
• Mark V action platform

Owners of the Mark V Live Wild Carbon praise the weight reduction the carbon fiber barrel and stock deliver without giving up the 22-inch barrel length. In 7mm PRC, keeping barrel length is meaningful for velocity, and the package manages both concerns in one rifle.

The muzzle brake is consistently mentioned as effective at managing recoil in the 7mm PRC chambering. A minority of owners find it louder than expected and prefer to run a different muzzle device, but most consider it a net positive. The Mark V action's nine-lug design draws admiration from experienced bolt-gun shooters who appreciate the short bolt throw.

At the Mark V price tier, expectations run high and the Live Wild Carbon generally meets them on fit and finish. The common criticism is magazine capacity: 3+1 rounds is workable for most field applications but shooters who run this rifle at the range wish for more without a reload. Aftermarket support is narrower than on more common platforms, which is a recurring note from owners who want to swap components.