September 25th, 2022
Weatherby’s Backcountry 2.0 rifles are light — They weigh only 4.7 pounds (before optics). It’s hunting season. This rig is ideal for backcountry hunters who are looking for something light but accurate. Weatherby’s Backcountry 2.0 carbon-stocked hunting guns weigh in at just 6 pounds before optics. One series of titanium action models weighs in at 4.7 pounds. The 2.0 series now has standard steel receivers and lighter titanium receivers. Backcountry 2.0 Carbon models come with a carbon fiber stock that is lightest in the business — only 20 ounces for standard actions. Some models come with a tensioned carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel to further reduce weight. The MSRP for the titanium-action carbon barrel model is $3749.00. This makes the stock lighter and more rigid. All Backcountry 2.0 series rifles come with a sub-MOA accuracy warranty. Weights for Backcountry 2.0 Models range with chamberings:Backcountry 2.0 – 5.3 lbs (.308 Win) to 6.2 lbs (.257 WBY MAG) (MSRP $2499.00)
Backcountry 2.0 Ti – 4.7 lbs (0.308 Win) to 5.8 lbs (0.257 WBY Mag) (MSRP $3349.00).
Backcountry 2.0 Carbon – 5.8 lbs 6.5 Creedmoor to 6.6 lbs (.257WBY MAG) (MSRP $2999.00).
Backcountry 2.0 Ti Carbon – 5.3 to 6.6 lbs (6.5 Creedmoor), (MSRP $3749.00). Weight Saving Secrets — How Weatherby Attained Such Light Weights
GunsAmerica Digest reports that Peak 44’s updated carbon fiber Blacktooth stock has resulted in a significant weight loss. The stock uses their Rock Solid Carbon Link bedding system, which eliminates the need to use a metallic block. The Blacktooth stock is less than 20 ounces in weight. The Backcountry 2.0 [series] adds a carbon fiber stock and either fluted #1 Mod-profile or #2 MOD -profile carbon steel barrels, or #4 MOD-profile BSF Carbon fiber-tensioned barrel to achieve these lightweights. READ GunsAmerica Review. Weatherby’s new 3DHEX(R), recoil pad was developed to reduce recoil. It is the industry’s first 3D-printed pad. The 3DHEX’s honeycomb design extends the pulse duration and eliminates the sharp kick. Weatherby explains that the felt recoil is significantly reduced [.]”. Factory-fitted Accubrakes are contoured to match barrel profiles, which reduce the rifle’s recoil. Similar Posts
