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Mark V Backcountry
« on: July 20, 2023, 06:40:52 AM »
Gentlemen,

I am looking for the Mark V Backcountry models in .308.

Backcountry 2.0 features a #1 barrel while the Backcountry TI features a #1 Mod.

How do these contours differ in muzzle dia ?
« Last Edit: July 23, 2023, 06:29:15 AM by Prussian »

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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2023, 03:50:24 PM »
Good question that I would ask of Weatherby either in a pnone call or an email!  ;D

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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2023, 03:49:51 PM »
Both having a 1 contour barrel would be exactly the same diameter? What am i missing?


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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2023, 08:52:10 PM »
I believe the difference is in the action, not the barrel
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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2023, 08:37:35 AM »
I believe the difference is in the action, not the barrel

That’s the only thing I see too.

Here’s a ti 308 listed - just passing along

https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/weatherby-rifles-mark-v/weatherby-mk-v-backcountry-ti-2-0-308.cfm?gun_id=102307313

Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2023, 03:42:57 AM »
Some models have a #1 contour others have a #1 MOD contour.

What is the difference between #1 and #1 MOD contours ?
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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2023, 12:48:19 PM »
Some models have a #1 contour others have a #1 MOD contour.

What is the difference between #1 and #1 MOD contours ?

So the introduction to both TI and 2.0 is below which says 1 or 2 mod. Tech specs some leave out the "MOD", i'm going with typo on website, but i'm sure if you call and ask they would explain.

The lightest/fastest hunting rifle on the market
Starting at just 4.7 lbs and 4.9 lbs in magnum chamberings, this is the lightest in the Backcountry 2.0 family. When chambered in 6.5 WBY RPM, it holds the crown as the lightest/fastest hunting rifle on the market. Still equipped with a super thin and lightweight fluted barrel, it is contoured at a #1 MOD or #2 MOD depending on the chambering.

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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2023, 10:09:01 AM »
Gentlemen,
I am looking for the Mark V Backcountry models in .308.
Backcountry 2.0 features a #1 barrel while the Backcountry TI features a #1 Mod.
How do these contours differ in muzzle dia ?
                              "You have the models reversed."
           But I agree with you, the contours in the two models would probably differ in diameter, but how much in measurements is a technical spec. that may or may not be available. We'll presume, or take at its spec's value, that the Backcountry 2.0 Ti is a #1 contour barrel, made with an expensive light weight titanium action, along with the fluted barrel, enchanted with a lightweight rifle stock and a 3D Hex recoil pad. (total 4.7lbs.) Mostly the same as the 2.0 except for the action. (total 5.2lbs)
            I think that the Backcountry 2.0 rifle in order to make its lightweight entry level spec, the rifle weight (to include the barrel contour) had to be reduced some in order to achieve the overall weight goal. Therefore the dia of the barrel contour of the Backcountry 2.0, if measured would be less than that of a 2.0 Ti #1 barrel contour dia, making the 2.0 a modified #1 barrel.
            The percentage of removed dia. from the barrel contour being enough to effectively reduce the overall weight, but not enough to add to the whipping action of the barrel. To help the #1 contour 2.0 TI and the #1 Mod 2.0 contour, both barrels are short (22" of effective rifling) making the barrels a bit stiffer for stabilization. (before the muzzle brake)
            I also think that the "mod" in the #1 mod or #2 mod could mean an increase or decrease in the dia. of the barrel contour depending on the chambering. JMO/guess 

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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2023, 11:23:02 PM »
@danno50
True!

I asked Weatherby. The information on their site is not true.
All barrels in .308 and 6.5 are #1 Mod. Muzzle dia @22inch is .557.
Thread pitch is 1/2x28

Just intersting: does somebody know what the term „Mod“ is all about ?

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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2023, 06:31:12 AM »
@danno50
    True!

I asked Weatherby. The information on their site is not true.
All barrels in .308 and 6.5 are #1 Mod. Muzzle dia @22inch is .557.
Thread pitch is 1/2x28

Just intersting: does somebody know what the term „Mod“ is all about ?
       Just intersting: does somebody know what the term „Mod“ is all about ?

 I believe the term "Mod" as used on the website is just an abbreviation for "Modified". A term that can mean changed, altered, revised, redesigned, reworked or even tailored. It is used to indicate that the types of barrels are not the same because the contours are different. I'm not sure if thats exactly what you are asking, but thats my understanding. 
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Re: Mark V Backcountry
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2023, 09:20:50 PM »
my backcountry ti's have 26 inch barrels. The modified part is that they are fluted and the thread pitch and diameter is smaller than a standard Mark 5 .