Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.22 kg
- Introduced
- 2023
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark is a lightweight precision rifle that pairs Weatherby's legendary Mark V action with modern carbon fiber technology for a rifle weighing approximately 7.1 pounds. The 416R stainless steel match barrel is roll-wrapped with a carbon fiber sleeve loaded under tension, creating a barrel that is both lighter and stiffer than a conventional steel barrel. The carbon fiber sleeve design allows 95 percent of the surface area to remain free of contact with the steel core, enabling air to flow around the barrel for rapid cooling while adding rigidity and reducing overall weight. The Mark V action features nine locking lugs and a compact 54-degree bolt throw, a design that has defined Weatherby rifles since Roy Weatherby introduced it in the 1940s. The 24-inch barrel with 5/8x24 threading accepts either the included muzzle brake or a suppressor. The 6.5 Creedmoor variant uses a 1:8-inch twist rate optimized for heavy-for-caliber match bullets. The carbon fiber stock completes the lightweight package, delivering a rifle that balances field portability with the precision accuracy Weatherby guarantees with a sub-MOA commitment.
Roy Weatherby founded his company in 1945 with the belief that high-velocity cartridges were the future of hunting, and the Mark V action he designed to handle those pressures has remained in continuous production for over seven decades. The Carbonmark represents the latest evolution of this iconic action, mating 1940s engineering genius with 21st-century materials science.
Weatherby relocated its headquarters from Paso Robles, California to Sheridan, Wyoming in 2019. The Carbonmark is part of Weatherby's push into lightweight carbon-fiber rifles. The Carbonmark Elite and Carbonmark Pro variants offer additional features and upgraded components. The Mark V action's nine-lug design with 54-degree bolt throw has been a Weatherby hallmark since the company's founding and provides both strength and fast bolt cycling. Overall length of 44.25 inches with the 6.5 Creedmoor configuration including the 2-inch muzzle brake.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Weatherby, Inc.
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2023
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Overall length
- 1124 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.22 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 4
- Magazine
- Internal
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Stainless steel
- Barrel
- Carbon fiber wrapped 416r stainless steel
- Stock
- Carbon fiber
- Finish
- Cerakote fde
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 820 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3046 J
- Effective range
- 1000 m
- Maximum range
- 2200 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Carbon fiber barrel
Carbon fiber stock
Free floating barrel
Number 4 contour barrel
Mark v action
9 locking lugs
54 degree bolt throw
Threaded muzzle
Muzzle brake
Adjustable trigger
Sub moa accuracy guarantee- Lightweight construction
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 40 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 3.22 kg | 4.48 kg | Lighter than about 80% |
| Overall lengthAmong 41 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 1124 mm | 1118 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 610 mm | 610 mm | Near the median |
| Magazine capacityAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 4 | 10 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark
How much does the Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark weigh?
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark weighs 3.22 kg (7.10 lb) empty. It is the 7th lightest of 40 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles in the catalogue.
What caliber is the Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark?
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .257 Weatherby Magnum, and .300 Winchester Magnum.
How many rounds does the Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark hold?
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark holds 4 rounds, fed from an internal magazine.
How long is the Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark?
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark is 1124 mm (44.3 in) long overall, with a 610 mm (24.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark?
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark is made by Weatherby, Inc. (United States).
When was the Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark introduced?
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark was introduced in 2023.
How does the Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark operate?
The Weatherby Mark V Carbonmark uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
80%
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