Description
The .22 Creedmoor has taken over as the go-to cartridge for serious predator hunters, and Weatherby dropping it into the Mark V Apex makes a ton of sense. You get a 6.5 Creedmoor case necked down to .224, pushing heavy, high-BC bullets well past 3,200 fps with a trajectory flat enough to make wind calls at 500 yards feel routine. The 1:8 twist barrel stabilizes the long 75 to 80 grain match and hunting bullets that make this cartridge shine, so you're not stuck with lightweight varmint pills when the shots stretch out.
What Sets the Mark V Apex Apart
The Apex is built on the famous Mark V steel action with its short 54 degree bolt throw, which cycles fast and leaves plenty of knuckle room under a big scope. The bolt body wears deep spiral fluting for smoother travel, the bolt knob is threaded if you ever want to swap it, and the externally adjustable TriggerTech trigger breaks clean with zero creep. The fluted 22 inch, #3 contour barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 with Weatherby's Accubrake ST installed, and while recoil in .22 Creedmoor is already mild, the brake keeps the reticle on target so you can watch your own impacts.
Peak 44 Bastion Stock and FDE Cerakote
Weatherby wrapped this one in a Peak 44 Bastion stock, one of the lightest production carbon fiber vertical grip stocks out there at just 23 ounces. It has an ambidextrous palm swell, a deep thumb groove, dual sling studs up front, and a 3DHEX recoil pad. The metalwork gets two-tone Coyote Tan and Graphite Black Cerakote that shrugs off weather and looks sharp against the exposed carbon fiber with tan and brown sponge accents.
A .22 Creedmoor Built to Shoot
Every Mark V is backed by Weatherby's sub-MOA guarantee: a three-shot group of .99 inches or better at 100 yards with premium ammo. With a 4+1 capacity, 43 inch overall length, and roughly 6.5 pound weight, this rifle is just as happy riding in a truck for calling stands as it is packed across open country. For coyotes, prairie dogs at silly distances, or steel past 600 yards, it's tough to build a better setup.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Mark V Apex
- MPN: MAX01N22CMR4B
- UPC: 747115461486
- Caliber: .22 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action (Mark V steel action, 54-degree bolt throw)
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 22" fluted, #3 contour (24" with Accubrake ST installed)
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8×24
- Muzzle Device: Weatherby Accubrake ST
- Stock: Peak 44 Bastion carbon fiber with 3DHEX recoil pad
- Finish: Coyote Tan / Graphite Black Cerakote
- Trigger: TriggerTech, externally adjustable
- Overall Length: 43"
- Weight: 6.5 lbs
What’s Included
- Weatherby Mark V Apex rifle in .22 Creedmoor
- Accubrake ST muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
- Weatherby Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee (2 years to original purchaser)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the .22 Creedmoor good for in the Mark V Apex?
It's a standout predator and varmint cartridge, delivering devastating performance on coyotes, foxes, and bobcats well past 400 yards with a flat trajectory and very little recoil. With heavier controlled-expansion bullets, it's also capable on antelope and deer-sized game at sensible distances. Many folks run it as a dual-purpose rig for calling stands and long-range steel.
Will the Weatherby Mark V Apex stabilize heavy .22 Creedmoor bullets?
Yes. The 22 inch barrel uses a 1:8 twist, which handles the long, high-BC bullets in the 75 to 80 grain range that give the .22 Creedmoor its long-range advantage over older .22 centerfires like the 22-250. Lighter 60 to 70 grain varmint loads shoot great through it as well.
Does the Mark V Apex come with an accuracy guarantee?
It does. Weatherby guarantees every Mark V rifle will print a three-shot group of .99 inches or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition, within two years of verified purchase for the original owner. Pair it with quality factory loads like Hornady's .22 Creedmoor offerings and it should be an easy bar to clear.
Can I run a suppressor on this rifle?
Yes. The barrel is threaded 5/8×24, and the factory-installed Accubrake ST simply spins off so you can mount a can directly. Keep in mind the listed 22 inch barrel measures 24 inches overall with the brake installed, so plan your overall length accordingly with a suppressor attached.



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