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Mark V Backcountry Guide
Left Hand · 280 Ackley Improved
- Bolt left
- Ejects left
The Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide is a true left-hand bolt action rifle chambered in 280 Ackley Improved. Its ultralight build pairs a 22-inch barrel with a 5.6 lb listed weight, suited to backcountry, mountain, and spot-and-stalk hunting where weight matters. It wears a peak 44 blacktooth exposed carbon fiber with olive green and backpack sponge pattern accents carbon fiber stock and bsf carbon barrel; graphite black cerakote receiver, bolt, bolt knob, and safety metalwork.
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Caliber
280 Ackley Improved
Magazine
4+1 rounds
Barrel
22"
Where to buy
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Scope base & rings
Left-hand actions often need a left-hand-specific base — a right-hand base will not fit. Check the fitment notes before ordering.
Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
Muzzle brake or suppressor mount
This barrel is threaded, so check the thread pitch on the spec table before ordering.
280 Ackley Improved ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
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Sources & citations
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Is the Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Guide right for you?
The Mark V Backcountry Guide is best suited to backcountry, mountain, and spot-and-stalk hunting where weight matters.
Browse more left-handed 280 Ackley Improved rifles, bolt action rifles, or the full Weatherby left-handed lineup.
Key features
- True left-hand action — bolt handle and ejection port on the left side
- 5.6 lb listed weight (ultralight)
- 22" barrel in 280 Ackley Improved
- Threaded muzzle — suppressor- and brake-ready
- Peak 44 Blacktooth exposed carbon fiber with olive green and backpack sponge pattern accents Carbon fiber stock
- BSF carbon barrel; Graphite Black Cerakote receiver, bolt, bolt knob, and safety metal finish
- Magazine: 4+1 rounds
- MSRP around $3,299
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