Description
Weatherby built the original Live Wild with backcountry hunter Remi Warren, and this Carbon version takes that same recipe and shaves it down even further. The barreled action starts with the famous Mark V, the design Roy Weatherby created to be the strongest bolt action out there, with its multi-lug bolt, short 54 degree lift, and deep spiral fluting that trims weight and smooths out cycling. Wrapped around that is a BSF #4 contour carbon fiber barrel that sheds heat better and weighs far less than a comparable steel tube, which is a big part of how this rifle lands at a feathery 5.7 pounds before you add glass.
Why the Live Wild Carbon Earns Its Spot in Your Pack
The stock is the Peak 44 Bastion, an aerospace-grade carbon fiber design that comes in around 24 ounces and ranks among the lightest production stocks you can buy. It wears exposed carbon with black and grey sponge accents, and the 3DHEX recoil pad uses a collapsing lattice structure to soak up recoil impulse. The TriggerTech trigger is externally adjustable from 2.5 to 5 pounds with a crisp, zero-creep break, and the whole barreled action is protected in Carbon Grey Cerakote so weather and pack straps won't beat it up. A hinged floorplate feeds from a 4+1 internal magazine.
A .240 Weatherby That Really Moves
The .240 Weatherby Magnum pushes an 80 grain bullet around 3,500 fps, which outruns every standard 6mm cartridge on the market. The fast 1:7.5 twist in this 22 inch barrel stabilizes heavier, high-BC bullets too, so it stretches comfortably from prairie dogs to pronghorn and deer at real distance. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 and ships with a 2 inch Accubrake ST, so you can run the brake, spin on a suppressor, or go bare.
Like every Mark V, this one carries Weatherby's Sub-MOA guarantee, a promised three-shot group under .99 inch at 100 yards with quality ammo from a cold barrel. Pair it with a lightweight scope and you have a legit sub-6.5 pound hunting setup that shoots way better than it has any right to for how easy it carries.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: MLC01N240WR4B
- UPC: 747115459322
- Caliber: .240 Weatherby Magnum
- Action: Mark V Bolt Action (6-Lug Standard)
- Barrel: 22" BSF #4 Contour Carbon Fiber
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24, includes 2" Accubrake ST
- Twist Rate: 1:7.5"
- Capacity: 4+1
- Stock: Peak 44 Bastion Carbon Fiber with 3DHEX Recoil Pad
- Trigger: TriggerTech Externally Adjustable, 2.5-5 lbs
- Weight: 5.7 lbs
- Overall Length: 44"
- Length of Pull: 13.25"
- Metal Finish: Carbon Grey / Graphite Black Cerakote
- Sights: None, Drilled and Tapped for Scope Mounts
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA (3 shots under .99" at 100 yards)
What’s Included
- Weatherby Mark V Live Wild Carbon rifle
- 2" Accubrake ST muzzle brake
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Weatherby Mark V Live Wild Carbon suppressor ready?
Yes. The 22 inch carbon fiber barrel is threaded 5/8×24, which is the most common thread pattern for 30 caliber and smaller suppressors. It ships with the 2 inch Accubrake ST installed, so you can swap between the brake and a can depending on the hunt.
What is the .240 Weatherby Magnum good for?
It's one of the fastest 6mm cartridges ever made, driving an 80 grain bullet around 3,500 fps. That flat trajectory makes it a favorite for antelope, deer, and long-range varmint work. The 1:7.5 twist in this rifle also stabilizes heavier modern bullets, which extends its reach and downrange energy noticeably.
How accurate is the Mark V Live Wild Carbon?
Weatherby backs every Mark V with a Sub-MOA guarantee, meaning a three-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards from a cold barrel using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. Between the stiff BSF carbon barrel, the bedded Peak 44 stock, and the crisp TriggerTech trigger, this platform holds up its end if you do yours.
How much does this rifle weigh with a scope mounted?
The rifle itself runs 5.7 pounds bare. Add a typical lightweight hunting scope, rings, and a sling and most setups land in the 7 pound range, which is excellent for a rifle with this kind of reach. That's exactly what the carbon barrel and 24 ounce Bastion stock were chosen for.



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