Weatherby Mark V
Weatherby, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 1958
Also known as: Weatherby Mark V Deluxe, Mark V
Overview
The Weatherby Mark V is a bolt-action rifle introduced in 1958 and designed by Roy Weatherby to handle his high-velocity belted magnum cartridges. Its signature feature is a distinctive nine-lug bolt with a fast 54-degree throw and a fully enclosed bolt sleeve that surrounds the case head for added strength and gas-venting safety. Chambered in calibers up to the .300 Weatherby Magnum and beyond, the Mark V is renowned among hunters for its accuracy, deep-penetrating power, and ornate high-gloss Weatherby styling.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3630 g (128.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1156 mm (45.51") |
| Barrel Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 991 m/s (3251 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 5725 J (4223 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .300 Weatherby Magnum · primary — also known as .300 Wby Mag, .300 Weatherby
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Enclosed Bolt Sleeve
- Features: Nine Lug Bolt, 54 Degree Bolt Throw, Fully Enclosed Bolt Sleeve, Fluted Bolt Body, Gas Venting Ports, Free Floated Barrel
Variants
- Weatherby Mark V Accumark — Precision
- Weatherby Mark V Backcountry — Lightweight
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters and sport shooters · adopted 1958
Production
Production years: 1958-present
Continuously produced since 1958 across numerous model lines including Deluxe, Accumark, and Backcountry
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Roy Weatherby
Notes
Early Mark V actions (1958-1959) were produced in the United States before manufacture shifted to J.P. Sauer & Sohn in West Germany, and later to Howa in Japan; production returned to the United States in the 1990s. A six-lug action was introduced in 1996 for standard-length cartridges.
Background
Roy Weatherby developed the Mark V action to safely contain the extreme pressures of his magnum cartridges, traveling to Europe in 1956 to find a manufacturer capable of building the complex nine-lug bolt that became a hallmark of Weatherby rifles.