The Weatherby - Mark V Lightweight represents one of the best achievements in terms of rifles made in the USA, suitable for hunting for small long-range game and more
Roy E. Weatherby was the founder and owner in 1945 of Weatherby, Inc., a US rifle and cartridge industry. Weatherby created an entire line of custom cartridges, and was one of the people responsible for the industry's interest in high-speed cartridges. He created a custom shotgun action to accommodate high pressure cartridges.
The Weatherby - Mark V Lightweight is a rifle that certainly testifies to the American excellence in the creation and manufacture in the field of rifles. In fact, as early as the mid-40s Roy Weatherby put on the market a new idea of conceiving rifles: he understood that a light "ball" triggered by a rifle that allowed it to travel at very high speed, was the best solution for a precision shot.
The tests carried out with the Mark V prove the wonderful accuracy and effectiveness of shooting that the American company of Weatherby gives to its creations.
The six locking lugs at the head of the bolt put this weapon into action, also conceived to house the powerful magnum cartridges developed by the American manufacturer. On the tail of the bolt itself is the loaded firing pin warning device.
Weatherby's choice of making the synthetic stock did not in the least affect the resistance of the Mark-V in tough situations; indeed with adverse weather conditions, this choice makes this weapon certainly more resistant. In addition, the presence of synthetic material confers greater lightness and better bracing. A lever on the side of the bolt cap acts as a safety catch. The shutter is direct and adjustable.
The iron sights consist of an adjustable rear sight and a tunnel protected front sight.
The Weatherby Mark V Lightweight tested in the field, has proven to have all the precision and pleasantness of use that distinguish the American manufacturer.
To note the excellent functioning of the shutter and the smoothness, which have proved to be of the highest level.
The caliber indicates that the Weatherby Mark V Lightweight is intended for small game at long range, although it proved to be very good and accurate on roe deer as well.
In any case, it can also be used on wild animals of the same size as the chamois and the mouflon and, if the distance between the hunter and the prey is reduced, so that it can be more lethal, even for the fallow deer.