4.9# Weatherby

[ianpadron]

Looks kinda awesome...not gonna lie.

Weatherby Introduces New Mark V Backcountry Rifles and New 6.5 WBY RPM Cartridge

Weatherby Inc. is excited to announce two new Mark V rifles the Backcountry and Backcountry Ti in combination with an all new Weatherby magnum cartridge.

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[PathFinder]

Lol. They're trying I guess.

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[rgrmike]

I think to get to the 4.9lb you have to go with a short action caliber...so is that only the 6.5 creed? I'm not familiar with Weatherby actions....I like the 6.5 WBY RPM but its a long action so 5.9.....seems kinda unimpressive to me.

 

[ianpadron]

I think to get to the 4.9lb you have to go with a short action caliber...so is that only the 6.5 creed? I'm not familiar with Weatherby actions....I like the 6.5 WBY RPM but its a long action so 5.9.....seems kinda unimpressive to me.

The RPM weighs 4.9 pounds.

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[rgrmike]

The RPM weighs 4.9 pounds.

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So the RPM is a standard action? 4.9 lbs is really light. I do have a Kimber Mountain Hunter in 30-06 that's a cheap rifle...it's 5.5lbs....Its all relative I guess. If It had a carbon barrel I'd be interested. I'm kinda on a carbon barrel kick so if its sporting a pencil steel barrel I'm not interested. They heat up so fast, change point of impact etc. I like the Carbon Mark but I think it's heavy...can't find a weight for it. I think it's over 7 lbs.

 

[ianpadron]

So the RPM is a standard action? 4.9 lbs is really light. I do have a Kimber Mountain Hunter in 30-06 that's a cheap rifle...it's 5.5lbs....Its all relative I guess. If It had a carbon barrel I'd be interested. I'm kinda on a carbon barrel kick so if its sporting a pencil steel barrel I'm not interested. They heat up so fast, change point of impact etc. I like the Carbon Mark but I think it's heavy...can't find a weight for it. I think it's over 7 lbs.

Carbon is over-rated for hunting rifles in my opinion. Badass for sure, but unnecessary for 99% of hunting situations.

140 grain accubonds at 3200 fps in a sub 5# package puts this rifle in a different class than the other ultralight rigs on the market.

I'm not a Weatherby fan-boy, but man oh man does this one check all the boxes!

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[amassi]

So the RPM is a standard action? 4.9 lbs is really light. I do have a Kimber Mountain Hunter in 30-06 that's a cheap rifle...it's 5.5lbs....Its all relative I guess. If It had a carbon barrel I'd be interested. I'm kinda on a carbon barrel kick so if its sporting a pencil steel barrel I'm not interested. They heat up so fast, change point of impact etc. I like the Carbon Mark but I think it's heavy...can't find a weight for it. I think it's over 7 lbs.

Yes their standard 6 lug action.

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[2five7]

Carbon is over-rated for hunting rifles in my opinion. Badass for sure, but unnecessary for 99% of hunting situations.

140 grain accubonds at 3200 fps in a sub 5# package puts this rifle in a different class than the other ultralight rigs on the market.

I'm not a Weatherby fan-boy, but man oh man does this one check all the boxes!

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No to ni-pick, but if you're talking about the new RPM cartridge, the 3200 fps load is the 127 LRX, 140 accubonds are 3075. Still plenty potent though.

I'm probably most interested in the standard action version of the Backcountry, not the Ti that costs almost a grand more. 5.3 lbs, and chambered for 280AI.

 

[WJS23]

The .280 ai tickled my fancy

 

[kjw]

Did the world really need “another 6.5”? Why not just go 6.5x460 wby and call it done at this point. I’ve got a 6.5. Shoots amazing, great rifle but how many times are we gonna neck something down and get all Getty over it?

 

[ianpadron]

Did the world really need “another 6.5”? Why not just go 6.5x460 wby and call it done at this point. I’ve got a 6.5. Shoots amazing, great rifle but how many times are we gonna neck something down and get all Getty over it?

It's not the cartridge. It's the rifle that the cartridge is paired with. Sweet set-up that I think differentiates itself from the factory competition, significantly.

I don't think Rokslide is the place to say there are too many cartridges already

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[rgrmike]

It's not the cartridge. It's the rifle that the cartridge is paired with. Sweet set-up that I think differentiates itself from the factory competition, significantly.

I don't think Rokslide is the place to say there are too many cartridges already

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I tend to agree. I'm leaning toward a 6.5 PRC but its a really nice offering from Weatherby. I don't really buy into the ammo availability stuff. Weatherby will support the cartridge forever. Find the Weatherby load your rifle likes and buy multiple boxes at a time online. I hate going to the store for anything...I don't care if Walmart doesn't carry 6.5 Whatever, because I don't want to shop there anyway......Well what if you go on an Alaska hunt and forget your ammo.....what if you forget your tag or your gun or your boots....

After looking at the Backcountry and the Backcountry TI I think I'd probably go with the Backcountry....You gain a slight amount of weight which will lessen the recoil and save some money. I think the 280AI looks pretty cool... I've never had a TI action but I know some guys aren't a fan. If this rifle had a Proof barrel I'd be all over it.....The CarbonMark is 7lbs?.....To heavy for me. I may have to go custom unfortunately.

 

[EmperorMA]

This rifle looks badass. Can’t wait to get my hands on it and the new 6.5 Wby RPM.

 

[kjw]

It's not the cartridge. It's the rifle that the cartridge is paired with. Sweet set-up that I think differentiates itself from the factory competition, significantly.

I don't think Rokslide is the place to say there are too many cartridges already

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I know I know.... we can never have enough options. It is awesome to these companies push limits and bring to life new ideas and theories. The rifle line is very awesome and I’ll be curious to see how they shoot for guys. I think the setup could be a sheep hunters dream.

 

[Bones]

Looks pretty sweet. Not really a weatherby fan, but if I were to do a build, would go with a TI action and probably an AG composite stock. I like what they are doing with this line.

 

[Alaskanopolis]

I wish Weatherby would produce their 6 lug in left handed models.

 

[amassi]

I wish Weatherby would produce their 6 lug in left handed models.

Could very well be on the near horizon.
Happy to see the direction they've moved in since the move to Wyoming and no longer getting crushed by the cost of doing business in Ca

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[Mike 338]

Sub moa guarantee. That's nice. It's becoming apparent that only companies with lousy QC, worn out machines or a culture of crack addiction, can't deliver that with any consistency. The 5# weight thing I could take or leave though. Ultra lite is nice to carry but offers no advantage when it's time to break the shot. I tip my hat to the innovation though. Hope they sell a million of them.

 

[DangerRanger]

I like this, but I would have a hard time not just assembling a titanium custom.

 

[Afhunter1]

I just ordered one from my LGS. A backcountry in 280 was 2099 street price. 2799 for TI model