Description
The Live Wild edition came out of a collaboration between Weatherby and Remi Warren, a guy who spends more days in the mountains each year than most of us get in a decade. The idea was simple: take the proven Mark V action and trim it down into a rifle you can carry deep into the backcountry without dreading the hike out. In .243 Win, that translates to a soft-recoiling, flat-shooting setup that pulls double duty on deer, antelope, and coyotes alike, feeding from a 4+1 internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate that carries the Live Wild logo.
What Makes the Mark V Live Wild Different
The Mark V action is the heart of this rifle, and its 54 degree bolt lift is the shortest throw in the business, which means fast cycling and plenty of scope clearance. The bolt and 22 inch barrel are both spiral fluted to shave weight, the bolt knob is skeletonized, and the whole line starts at just 5.6 pounds. The muzzle wears a radial Accubrake ST on 1/2×28 threads, so you can run the brake, spin on a suppressor, or use the included thread protector and keep things simple. Carbon Gray Cerakote covers the barreled action for real weather resistance, and each synthetic stock gets a hand-painted black and gray sponge pattern, so no two rifles look quite the same.
Accuracy You Can Count On from the Live Wild .243
Every Mark V is backed by Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee: a three-shot group of .99 inches or better at 100 yards from a cold barrel with Weatherby factory or premium ammo. The TriggerTech trigger does its part with a zero-creep break and external adjustment from 2.5 to 5 pounds, so you can dial it to your liking without pulling the stock. The receiver comes drilled and tapped with no sights, ready for the glass of your choice. For a lightweight mountain rifle in a do-it-all cartridge, this one is tough to argue with.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: MLW01N243NR4B
- UPC: 747115454730
- Caliber: .243 Winchester
- Action: Mark V bolt action, 54 degree bolt lift
- Capacity: 4+1 internal box magazine with hinged floorplate
- Barrel: 22" spiral fluted, threaded 1/2×28
- Muzzle Device: Radial Accubrake ST
- Trigger: TriggerTech, externally adjustable 2.5 to 5 lbs
- Metal Finish: Carbon Gray Cerakote barrel and receiver, Graphite Black bolt
- Stock: Synthetic with hand-painted black and gray sponge accents
- Overall Length: 48.25"
- Sights: None, receiver drilled and tapped
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA (3-shot group of .99" or less at 100 yards)
What’s Included
- Weatherby Mark V Live Wild rifle
- Radial Accubrake ST muzzle brake (installed)
- Thread protector cap
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Weatherby Mark V Live Wild suppressor ready?
Yes. The 22 inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and ships with the radial Accubrake ST installed plus a thread protector cap. You can pull the brake and mount a suppressor or other muzzle device without any gunsmith work.
Does the Mark V Live Wild come with a scope or iron sights?
No, this rifle ships without sights. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you just need to pick up bases, rings, and the optic of your choice. Given the sub-MOA guarantee, it deserves quality glass.
Is the trigger on the Live Wild adjustable?
It is. The TriggerTech trigger adjusts externally from 2.5 to 5 pounds, so you can set your pull weight without removing the barreled action from the stock. It breaks with zero creep and very short overtravel, which is a big part of why this rifle shoots so well.
How does the magazine work on the Live Wild .243?
It uses an internal box magazine that holds four rounds of .243 Win, plus one in the chamber for 4+1 total. You top load from the ejection port and unload through the hinged floorplate, which carries the Live Wild logo. There are no detachable mags to lose in the field.


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