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Weatherby built the Mark V Backcountry Guide for hunters who cover real country on foot, and this 7mm Backcountry version might be the smartest pairing in the whole lineup. The 7mm BC cartridge was designed from the ground up to squeeze magnum-level velocity out of shorter barrels, so the 20 inch BSF carbon fiber tube on this rifle gives up very little to a full-length setup. Add a suppressor and you still have a rifle that swings easily through timber and rides comfortably on a pack.
The stock is Peak 44's Blacktooth, an exposed carbon fiber design with olive green and backpack sponge accents that ranks among the lightest production stocks you can get on a factory rifle. Weatherby installs two Spartan Precision gunsmithing adapters right into the forend, so Spartan's magnetic quick-detach bipods and tripod mounts snap on without any aftermarket work. The BSF barrel itself is worth a mention too. It starts as a 416R stainless match blank that gets turned down and sleeved in carbon fiber under tension, which keeps the barrel stiff and helps it hold its point of impact as it warms up.
Hot 7mm loads in a light rifle can be a handful, and Weatherby addressed that head on. The factory-installed Accubrake ST knocks down a big chunk of the recoil, and the 3DHex pad soaks up what's left, so you can watch your hits instead of flinching through them. An adjustable TriggerTech trigger lets you dial the pull weight to your liking, and the legendary Mark V action cycles with the short, smooth bolt throw the platform is known for. Capacity is 4+1, the receiver comes drilled and tapped for your optic of choice, and the Graphite Black Cerakote on the metalwork shrugs off weather and pack straps alike. For a backpack hunt where every ounce and every shot matters, this one earns its spot.
No, it ships without sights or an optic. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so you just need to add bases or a rail and mount the scope of your choice. Given the flat-shooting nature of 7mm Backcountry, a quality variable optic makes a lot of sense here.
The 7mm Backcountry cartridge was engineered specifically to produce magnum-class velocities from shorter barrels. That means this 20 inch carbon fiber barrel gives you performance that would normally require a 24 inch tube in older 7mm magnums. The shorter length also keeps overall length manageable if you plan to run a suppressor.
Yes, the barrel is threaded and ships with the Accubrake ST installed. Remove the brake and your suppressor threads right on. The whole Guide series was designed with shorter barrels partly for this reason, so a suppressed setup stays compact enough to handle well in thick cover.
Weatherby factory installs two Spartan Precision gunsmithing adapters into the forend of the Peak 44 Blacktooth stock. They let you attach Spartan's magnetic quick-detach bipods and shooting accessories in seconds, with no gunsmithing or aftermarket hardware needed. It is a handy setup for mountain hunters who want stability without carrying a heavy bipod all day.
| UPC | 747115458424 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MGS01N7MMBR2B |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7MM BACKCOUNTRY |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 6.6 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 7.7 |
| Sights | No Sights |
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