Description
Remi Warren helped Weatherby design the original Live Wild rifle for hunters who spend more time climbing than sitting, and the Live Wild Carbon takes that same idea and trims it down even further. This one runs a 24 inch BSF carbon fiber barrel over the legendary Mark V magnum action, chambered in .300 Weatherby Magnum, the cartridge that built the company's reputation. The carbon barrel cuts weight where a rifle carries it worst, way out front, and it sheds heat better than a comparable steel profile, which matters when you're confirming zero or working up loads.
The Live Wild Carbon Stock Story
The Peak 44 Bastion stock is one of the lightest aerospace-grade carbon fiber production stocks you can get, and its vertical grip echoes the Mark V Apex for a more natural, upright shooting position. Each stock is hand painted with black and grey sponge pattern accents, so no two rifles look quite alike. Out back, the 3DHEX recoil pad uses a collapsing honeycomb lattice to soak up recoil energy, turning the .300 Weatherby's sharp shove into something far more manageable. Up front, dual swivel studs give you room for a bipod and a sling at the same time.
Mark V Live Wild Carbon Field Details
The externally adjustable TriggerTech trigger breaks anywhere from 2.5 to 5 pounds, and the deeply spiral fluted bolt with skeletonized knob cycles smooth and fast. A factory Accubrake ST on the 5/8-24 threaded muzzle knocks recoil down further, and you can swap it for a suppressor whenever you like. The barreled action wears Carbon Grey Cerakote for weather protection, the receiver comes drilled and tapped for your optic of choice, and the hinged floorplate carries the Live Wild logo as a nice finishing touch.
Capacity is 3+1 through the internal magazine, and like every Mark V, this rifle is backed by Weatherby's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee with factory or premium ammo. For elk, mule deer, or any hunt where the truck disappears behind you for days, this is the kind of rifle that earns its keep one mile at a time.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Mark V Live Wild Carbon
- MPN: MLC01N300WR6B
- UPC: 747115459490
- Caliber: .300 Weatherby Magnum
- Action: Bolt Action (Mark V, 9-lug magnum action)
- Barrel: 24" BSF carbon fiber, threaded 5/8-24
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Capacity: 3+1, hinged floorplate
- Muzzle Device: Accubrake ST
- Trigger: TriggerTech, externally adjustable 2.5 to 5 lbs
- Stock: Peak 44 Bastion carbon fiber with 3DHEX recoil pad
- Metal Finish: Carbon Grey Cerakote receiver, Graphite Black bolt
- Sights: None, receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Accuracy: Weatherby sub-MOA guarantee
What’s Included
- Weatherby Mark V Live Wild Carbon rifle
- Accubrake ST muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Owner's manual and documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mark V Live Wild Carbon suppressor ready?
Yes. The BSF carbon fiber barrel is threaded 5/8-24 and ships with the Accubrake ST installed. Spin the brake off and you can mount a suppressor or thread protector directly, no gunsmithing needed.
How is the Live Wild Carbon different from the standard Live Wild?
The Carbon version swaps the steel spiral fluted barrel for a BSF carbon fiber barrel and upgrades to the Peak 44 Bastion stock with the 3DHEX recoil pad. The Bastion also has a more vertical grip shaped like the Mark V Apex, which encourages better shooting form. The result is a lighter, better balanced rifle with the same Mark V action and TriggerTech trigger.
How bad is the recoil with the .300 Weatherby Magnum in a light rifle?
It's a stout cartridge, but this rifle is set up to handle it. The Accubrake ST does a lot of heavy lifting, and the 3DHEX honeycomb recoil pad compresses to spread the impulse into more of a push than a snap. Most hunters find it very shootable off a bench with the brake on, though ear protection is a must since brakes get loud.
Does the Weatherby Live Wild Carbon come with a sub-MOA guarantee?
Yes. Like all Mark V rifles, it's guaranteed to shoot a three-shot group of .99 inch or better at 100 yards from a cold barrel using Weatherby factory or premium ammunition. That's a strong baseline for a lightweight hunting rifle, and the TriggerTech trigger and rigid carbon barrel help you get there.



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