Weatherby Introduces New Mark V Hunter Bolt Action

Matthew Moss
by Matthew Moss
Mark V Hunter (Weatherby)

Wyoming-based Weatherby have announced the introduction of the Mark V Hunter, their latest bolt action hunting rifle. The latest edition to their Mark V line of rifles, the Hunter is available in over a dozen calibres and its polymer stock features a flat-bottomed forend, ambidextrous palm swells, aluminum pillar construction and is finished in a Granite Speckle. MSRP for the Hunter is $1,499.

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Mark V Hunter (Weatherby)

Below are some profiles shots of the Mark V Hunter:

Mark V Hunter (Weatherby)
Mark V Hunter (Weatherby)

Here’s Weatherby’s short promo video for the Mark V Hunter:

Here’s what Weatherby have to say about the Mark V Hunter:

Sheridan, WY – Weatherby, Inc.® introduces the new Mark V® Hunter to its premium bolt-action line. Bringing a wealth of chamberings to the legendary Weatherby Mark V platform, the Hunter is fitted with a freshly-designed stock that echoes the shape and ergonomics of the Mark V Backcountry 2.0 family of rifles that debuted earlier in 2021. The Hunter’s polymer stock features the same trim, flat-bottomed forend, ambidextrous palm swells and aluminum pillar construction and is finished in a Granite Speckle.

Threaded 1/2×28 for use with a suppressor or brake, the Mark V Hunter’s barreled action is sealed under a shell of Cobalt Cerakote, shielding it from the elements. A deep-fluted bolt with removable knob not only trims a little weight and helps clear dust and debris, it also reduces the bearing surface within the action resulting in smoother operation.

The Mark V Hunter is available in a wide range of cartridges, both Weatherby Magnum chamberings as well as American classics:

240 WBY MAG, 243 WIN, 25-06 REM, 257 WBY MAG, 6.5 CREEDMOOR, 6.5 WBY RPM, 270 WIN, 270 WBY MAG, 7MM-08 REM, 280 ACKLEY IMPROVED, 7MM REM MAG, 7MM WBY MAG, 308 WIN, 30-06 SPRINGFIELD, 300 WIN MAG & 300 WBY MAG

Designed to be the world’s strongest action, the interrupted thread style of lockup. Available in both Standard and Magnum action sizes, the Standard employs a six lug design while the beefier Magnum uses nine locking lugs, enabling these actions to safely chamber the hottest commercially-available cartridges on the market. Other safety features include three rings of steel around the base of the cartridge when it’s in battery, a fully-enclosed bolt shroud and three gas relief ports in the bolt body to vent pressure in the case of an ammunition failure.

With an array of new features, a stout and comfortable new stock and a hardy finish to ward off the elements, the Mark V Hunter carries an MSRP of $1,499. For purchasing information about the new Weatherby Mark V Hunter, visit weatherby.com.

Matthew Moss
Matthew Moss

Managing Editor: TheFirearmBlog.com & Overt Defense.com. Matt is a British historian specialising in small arms development and military history. He has written several books and for a variety of publications in both the US and UK. Matt is also runs The Armourer's Bench, a video series on historically significant small arms. Here on TFB he covers product and current military small arms news. Reach Matt at: matt@thefirearmblog.com

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  • Brett baker Brett baker on Dec 01, 2021

    Left-handed, please.

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    • Drewogatory Drewogatory on Dec 02, 2021

      @Brett baker

      Does Weatherby make left-handed rifles, if so what calibers?

      Weatherby® Mark V rifles in Magnum 9 Lug Actions (.257 Wby. Mag. –
      .460 Wby. Mag.) can be ordered as a left-hand model. Standard 6 Lug
      Actions cannot be made in a left-handed receiver. For more information,
      please click the following link to view our current Mark V line up for
      production made left hand rifles, or you can build a left handed rifle
      on our Custom Configurator at the bottom link.

  • Andrew Andrew on Dec 03, 2021

    Hunter? Oh, neat. I had no idea that Weatherby made hunting rifles. And I can get one in various magnum calibers? Cool.

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