Description
Roy Weatherby introduced the Varmintmaster back in 1964 around a slick 6-lug bolt built for high-velocity .22-caliber cartridges, and this one carries that legacy forward in a serious way. Weatherby chambered the reborn Deluxe Varmintmaster in .22 Creedmoor, a Hornady-designed round that necks the 6.5 Creedmoor case down to .224 and launches heavy, high-BC bullets at blistering speeds. If you've been chasing coyotes and prairie dogs with a .22-250 and wished for flatter shooting and less wind drift way out there, this is the gun that scratches that itch while still looking like a million bucks on the rack.
What Makes This Varmintmaster Tick
The heart of the rifle is the Mark V Standard Short Action with its 6-lug bolt and a 54-degree bolt throw, which is about the shortest in the business. That short lift means faster follow-up shots and plenty of knuckle clearance under a big scope. The 24-inch barrel wears a classic high-gloss blued finish, carries a 1:8 twist to stabilize those long 80-grain-and-up bullets, and comes field crowned and threaded for easy use of a muzzle brake or suppressor. Up top the receiver is drilled and tapped, so mounting your optic of choice is straightforward.
Classic Weatherby Looks You Can Actually Feel
This is where the Deluxe name earns its keep. The AA-grade walnut stock wears Weatherby's signature Monte Carlo profile with a high-gloss finish, fineline diamond-point checkering, a rosewood forend tip and grip cap, and maplewood spacers for that white-line touch collectors grew up admiring. It's dressed-up walnut and blued steel the way Weatherbys were before composite and Cerakote took over.
Why the 22 Creedmoor Belongs Here
The .22 Creedmoor is flat, fast, and sips recoil, which makes long days behind the glass easy on your shoulder and your hits predictable. It bucks wind better than the older speedy twenty-twos and stretches out well past where a .22-250 starts fading. Pair that cartridge with a crisp, externally adjustable TriggerTech trigger and this becomes a varmint and predator rig that handles precision work without feeling like a chore.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Mark V Deluxe Varmintmaster
- Manufacturer Part Number: MDX01N22CMR4T
- UPC: 747115460298
- Caliber: .22 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action, Mark V Standard Short Action, 6-Lug Bolt
- Bolt Throw: 54 Degree
- Barrel Length: 24"
- Twist Rate: 1:8"
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28
- Trigger: TriggerTech, externally adjustable
- Stock: AA-Grade Walnut, Monte Carlo, High-Gloss
- Metal Finish: High-Gloss Blued
- Receiver: Steel, drilled and tapped
- Hand: Right
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Varmintmaster rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the barrel on the Mark V Deluxe Varmintmaster threaded?
Yes. The 24-inch barrel is field crowned and threaded in 1/2×28, so you can run a muzzle brake or suppressor without any gunsmithing. It ships with a thread protector in place.
What twist rate does the 22 Creedmoor Varmintmaster have?
This rifle uses a 1:8 twist, a big update from the 1:14 twist on the original Varmintmasters. That faster twist stabilizes the heavy, high-BC .224 bullets the .22 Creedmoor was designed around, which is exactly what you want for long-range varmint and predator work.
Why pick a 22 Creedmoor over a 22-250?
The .22 Creedmoor is based on a necked-down 6.5 Creedmoor case and pushes heavier, higher-BC bullets than the .22-250. The payoff is a flatter trajectory and noticeably better wind performance at longer distances, while recoil stays light. For reaching out to coyotes and steel past where a .22-250 fades, the Creedmoor pulls ahead.
Does this rifle come with a scope or sights?
No, it does not include a scope or iron sights. The steel receiver is drilled and tapped, so you'll want to add bases, rings, and the optic of your choice to get it ready for the range or the field.



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