Description
The 25 Creedmoor finally went legit in 2025 with SAAMI approval and factory Hornady loads, and Weatherby jumped on it fast. The cartridge splits the difference between the 6mm and 6.5 Creedmoor, pushing sleek, high-BC quarter-bore bullets like the 134 grain ELD Match and 128 grain ELD-X that hold up in the wind remarkably well while kicking less than a 6.5. Less recoil means you can often stay in the scope and watch your own hits, which is a real advantage whether you're calling wind at the range or confirming a shot on a pronghorn at 500 yards. The fast 1:7.5 twist barrel is built specifically for those long, heavy-for-caliber bullets that made this cartridge worth standardizing in the first place.
What Makes the Mark V Apex Different
This is a proper Weatherby, built in Sheridan, Wyoming on the famous Mark V steel action with its 54 degree bolt throw for fast, knuckle-friendly cycling. The 22 inch fluted barrel wears two-tone Coyote Tan and Graphite Black Cerakote and comes threaded 5/8-24 with an Accubrake ST installed, bringing the muzzle up to 24 inches with the brake in place. The externally adjustable TriggerTech trigger breaks clean with zero creep, and the whole rifle carries Weatherby's guarantee of a sub-MOA three-shot group at 100 yards with factory or premium ammo.
The Apex 25 Creedmoor in the Field
At 6.5 pounds bare, this rifle carries well without feeling whippy on the shooting sticks. The Peak 44 Bastion stock is one of the lightest vertical-grip carbon fiber stocks in production at around 23 ounces, with an ambidextrous palm swell, a deep thumb groove that encourages solid form, and a 3DHEX lattice recoil pad that soaks up what little push the 25 Creedmoor generates. Dual sling studs up front give you room for a bipod and sling at the same time. The exposed carbon fiber with tan and brown sponge accents looks as good as it functions. For deer, antelope, and coyotes at distance, this is a sweetheart of a setup.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Manufacturer Part Number: MAX01N25CMR4B
- UPC: 747115461547
- Action: Mark V Bolt Action
- Caliber: 25 Creedmoor
- Barrel Length: 22" fluted (24" with muzzle brake installed)
- Twist Rate: 1:7.5
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24 with Accubrake ST
- Capacity: 4 + 1
- Overall Length: 44"
- Weight: 6.5 lbs
- Stock: Peak 44 Bastion carbon fiber with tan/brown sponge accents
- Trigger: TriggerTech, externally adjustable
- Finish: Coyote Tan and Graphite Black Cerakote
- Length of Pull: 13.25"
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA 3-shot group at 100 yards
What’s Included
- Weatherby Mark V Apex rifle
- Accubrake ST muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 25 Creedmoor and how does it compare to the 6.5 Creedmoor?
The 25 Creedmoor is a 6.5 Creedmoor case necked down to .257 caliber, standardized by SAAMI in 2025 with factory Hornady loads. It launches high-BC bullets like the 134 grain ELD Match around 2,800 fps, giving it wind performance close to the 6.5 with roughly 10 percent less recoil. That softer push makes it easier to spot your own impacts through the scope.
Is the Mark V Apex 25 Creedmoor accurate enough for long-range hunting?
Yes. Every Mark V carries Weatherby's guarantee of a three-shot group under an inch at 100 yards with factory or premium ammo, and many will shoot tighter once you find a load the barrel likes. The 1:7.5 twist stabilizes heavy 128 to 134 grain bullets that hold energy well past 500 yards on deer-sized game.
Can I remove the muzzle brake on the Apex and run a suppressor?
The barrel is threaded 5/8-24, which is the most common thread pitch for .30 caliber and smaller suppressors and muzzle devices. The included Accubrake ST spins off, so you can swap to a can or thread protector without any gunsmithing. Keep in mind the brake accounts for 2 inches of the 24 inch muzzle-to-receiver length.
Is factory ammo easy to find for the Weatherby Mark V Apex in 25 Creedmoor?
Hornady launched the cartridge with two factory loads, the 134 grain ELD Match and the 128 grain ELD-X in the Precision Hunter line, covering both target work and big game hunting. Availability has been growing steadily since the SAAMI approval, and handloaders have plenty of component bullet options from Hornady, Berger, and Blackjack. It is also a straightforward cartridge to load since it shares its parent case with the 6.5 Creedmoor.




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