Weatherby Adds New Mark V Backcountry Guide Rifles

By Daniel Y

Weatherby has some new models in the Mark V bolt action rifle family. The Backcountry Guide and Backcountry Guide Ti rifles are ultra-lightweight guns made to be carried long distances.Weatherby @ TFB: Weatherby Model 307 Alpine CT Rifle New Weatherby SORIX Semi-Auto Shotgun Line Weatherby Model 307 MeatEater Edition Rifle New Vanguard Outfitter and Mark V High Country Rifles from Weatherby Weatherby Introduces The .338 WBY RPM CartridgeThe main difference between the Guide and Guide Ti is the receiver. As you may have guessed the Guide Ti features a titanium receiver, which cuts 0.4 to 0.5 pounds off depending on the caliber. All models are equipped with BSF barrels with tensioned carbon fiber exteriors for light weight without sacrificing accuracy. The Peak 44 Blacktooth carbon fiber stock also cuts down on weight. Total weights vary between 5.1 and 6.6 pounds, depending on the model and caliber.Both models are available in a wide range of calibers, and some of those calibers are also available in left-handed configurations:240 Weatherby Mag (Left-handed available)243 Winchester (Left-handed available)257 Weatherby Mag6.5 Creedmoor (Left-handed available)6.5 Weatherby RPM

Source: The Firearm Blog