Weatherby Mark V - Backcountry 2.0 - 280 Ackley Improved - 24.0"

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Caliber: 280 Ackley Improved

Weight: Starting at 5.20 lbs.
Trigger: Triggertech
Barrel Length: 24.0"
Barrel: Steel Barrel w/ Patriot Brown Cerakote
Rate of Twist: 1:9"
Overall Length: 46.0"
Stock: Carbon fiber w/ dark green and brown sponge patterns
Muzzle Brake: Threaded
Magazine Capacity: 4+1

Price: $3,569.00

Special Instructions: Valid PAL Required
Firearm Classification: Non-Restricted

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Weatherby Mark V - Backcountry 2.0 - 280 Ackley Improved - 24.0":

The next generation of the ground-breaking Backcountry family, the Backcountry 2.0 builds on the classic steel Weatherby Mark V action-with some key updates. Still equipped with a super thin and lightweight fluted barrel, it is contoured at a #1 MOD or #2 MOD depending on the chambering. The most noticeable upgrade is the new carbon fiber Peak 44 Blacktooth stock, the lightest versions of which tip the scales at under 20 ounces. Built to be the lightest possible rifle and chambered in some of the world's fastest cartridges, the Backcountry 2.0 is a worthy successor to the throne.

Guaranteed Sub-MoA Accuracy

All Mark V rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99 inch or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby factory or premium ammunition.

Triggertech Trigger
TriggerTechs trigger provides true zero-creep break, extremely short over-travel, and is externally adjustable. Precision cut stainless steel components ensure consistent trigger pulls from shot to shot in a safe, reliable, and corrosion resistant package.

Accubrake ST
By adding an Accubrake you will significantly reduce felt recoil up to 53 percent

Carbon Fiber Stock
Sourced from Peak 44, this stock has the distinction of being the lightest production aerospace-grade carbon fiber stock on the market. Industry-leading manufacturing techniques, patented bedding technology and the addition of the 3DHEX recoil-reducing buttpad mean this is one of the most advanced lightweight stocks to date.

3D Hex Recoil Reducer
Large caliber felt recoil dissipation provided in the lightest recoil reducer available. 3DHEX is a patent pending high strength energy diffusing lattice structure designed to distribute specific directional forces and reduce muzzle lift.

Cerakote Finish
Cerakote is the industry leading thin film ceramic coating. The Cerakote unique formula enhances physical properties including wear, corrosion, and chemical resistance while improving impact strengths, and hardness.

Technical Features:

Caliber: 280 Ackley Improved
Weight: Starting at 5.20 lbs.
Trigger: Triggertech
Barrel Length: 24.0"
Barrel Contour: #1 MOD
Barrel: Steel Barrel w/ Patriot Brown Cerakote
Rate of Twist: 1:9"
Overall Length: 46.0"
Stock: Carbon fiber w/ dark green and brown sponge patterns
Bolt Knob: Removable
Muzzle Brake: Threaded
Magazine Capacity: 4+1
Length of Pull: 13.50"
Drop at Comb: 0.625"
Drop at Heel: 0.30"

280 Remington Ackley Improved:

One of P.O. Ackley's earliest wildcats was the 7mm-06 Improved, which was made by necking down the .30-06 Springfield case and fire-forming it to have less body taper and a 40-degree shoulder angle. Soon after the .280 Remington came out, Fred Huntington reformed its case to an improved configuration with minimum body taper, a 35-degree shoulder angle, and called it the .280 RCBS. Since cases for the .280 RCBS could be formed by firing .280 Remington ammo in a rifle chambered for the former, Ackley abandoned the 7mm-06 Improved and started chambering rifles for the .280 RCBS. He then changed the 35-degree shoulder to 40-degrees and the .280 Ackley Improved was born. If barrel length and chamber pressure are equal, the .280 Ackley Improved is about 100 fps faster with all bullet weights than the standard .280 Remington. In 2007, ammunition manufacturer Nosler registered the .280 Ackley Improved with SAAMI and began providing factory loaded ammunition and rifles for it.

Suggested Use:

Deer
Black Bear
Sheep / Goat
Moose