A Weatherby Mark V Magnum action feels smooth and precise compared to Mauser pattern bolt actions. This means less slop when the bolt is operated than with most other bolt action rifles. The bolt face is smaller in diameter than the main body of the bolt, which is the same diameter as the locking lugs. There are three gas escape ports in the side of the bolt to let gas escape in a safe direction. The one-piece bolt body is fluted and there is a shroud at the rear of the bolt to prevent escaping gas from exiting from the rear of the bolt into the shooter's face in the event of a blown case. The total shear area is much greater than with two conventional lugs, and the arrangement and spacing allows a short 54 degree bolt lift. Instead of two massive locking lugs the Mark V Magnum's forged and machined bolt has nine small ones arranged in groups of three. The Mark V receiver is made from a single chrome-moly or stainless steel forging and incorporates an integral recoil lug. The Mark V Magnum action was designed for maximum strength, and indeed it was billed as the world's strongest action, a title it still claims today.

Regardless of country of manufacture the standards of quality, assembly, fit, finish, and accuracy have remained at the same high standard. In 1995 production was moved to the United States. Subsequently, and for many years, they were produced in Japan by Miroku. In the early years the Mark V rifles were manufactured by J.

This ground breaking achievement was designed specifically for the high pressures at which the Weatherby belted magnum cartridges operated, and would elevate the Weatherby company to the status of a major player in the rifle business. Roy Weatherby introduced the Mark V Magnum bolt action rifle in 1957.

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