Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Capra 308 Win 17" 2rd Rifle

The Backcountry Capra is Weatherby's lightweight mountain rifle, built for hunters who count ounces. It uses the Mark V six lug short action machined from titanium, and Weatherby calls the Capra one of the lightest production rifles ever offered. This one is chambered in 308 Win with a 17 inch barrel, a muzzle brake and a 2 round capacity, and the titanium receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.

The thin contour barrel is cut with double spiral fluting that forms a double helix. That cut takes weight out and adds rigidity, and Weatherby credits it with helping the rifle shoot sub MOA. The barrel is threaded, and the metal is finished in Graphite Black Cerakote. The stock is a modified Peak 44 Blacktooth in exposed carbon fiber with gray, white and rust sponge accents, trimmed to save weight on the trail while keeping comfortable ergonomics and good recoil control. A short 308 with a brake is easy to shoot well from awkward field positions, and on a long climb the light build is what you will notice most.