Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark
Weatherby · Sniper Rifle · In Production · 2023
Also known as: Mark V Carbonmark, Weatherby Carbonmark
Overview
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark is a lightweight precision rifle that pairs Weatherby's legendary Mark V action with modern carbon fiber technology for a rifle weighing approximately 7.1 pounds. The 416R stainless steel match barrel is roll-wrapped with a carbon fiber sleeve loaded under tension, creating a barrel that is both lighter and stiffer than a conventional steel barrel. The carbon fiber sleeve design allows 95 percent of the surface area to remain free of contact with the steel core, enabling air to flow around the barrel for rapid cooling while adding rigidity and reducing overall weight. The Mark V action features nine locking lugs and a compact 54-degree bolt throw, a design that has defined Weatherby rifles since Roy Weatherby introduced it in the 1940s. The 24-inch barrel with 5/8x24 threading accepts either the included muzzle brake or a suppressor. The 6.5 Creedmoor variant uses a 1:8-inch twist rate optimized for heavy-for-caliber match bullets. The carbon fiber stock completes the lightweight package, delivering a rifle that balances field portability with the precision accuracy Weatherby guarantees with a sub-MOA commitment.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3221 g (113.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1124 mm (44.25") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3046 J (2247 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 2200 m (2406 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Carbon Fiber Wrapped 416r Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Finish | Cerakote Fde |
Calibers
- 6.5 Creedmoor · primary — also known as 6.5 CM, 6.5mm Creedmoor
- .257 Weatherby Magnum — also known as .257 Wby Mag, .257 Weatherby
- .300 Winchester Magnum — also known as .300 Win Mag, .300 WM
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Internal Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Two Position Safety
- Features: Carbon Fiber Barrel, Carbon Fiber Stock, Free Floating Barrel, Number 4 Contour Barrel, Mark V Action, 9 Locking Lugs, 54 Degree Bolt Throw, Threaded Muzzle, Muzzle Brake, Adjustable Trigger, Sub Moa Accuracy Guarantee, Lightweight Construction
Variants
- Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark Elite — Premium
- Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark Pro — Competition
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Production numbers not publicly disclosed.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Weatherby relocated its headquarters from Paso Robles, California to Sheridan, Wyoming in 2019. The Carbonmark is part of Weatherby's push into lightweight carbon-fiber rifles. The Carbonmark Elite and Carbonmark Pro variants offer additional features and upgraded components. The Mark V action's nine-lug design with 54-degree bolt throw has been a Weatherby hallmark since the company's founding and provides both strength and fast bolt cycling. Overall length of 44.25 inches with the 6.5 Creedmoor configuration including the 2-inch muzzle brake.
Background
Roy Weatherby founded his company in 1945 with the belief that high-velocity cartridges were the future of hunting, and the Mark V action he designed to handle those pressures has remained in continuous production for over seven decades. The Carbonmark represents the latest evolution of this iconic action, mating 1940s engineering genius with 21st-century materials science.