The Weatherby Mark V Camilla Ultra Lightweight in .280 Ackley Improved is a purpose-built hunting rifle designed specifically for female shooters who demand both precision and manageable recoil. At just 5.8 pounds, this rifle handles like a dream in the field—whether you're glassing ridges for elk, navigating timber for whitetail, or working steep terrain where every ounce matters. The .280 Ackley Improved delivers flat-shooting, hard-hitting performance with minimal flinch, making it ideal for hunters who want serious ballistics without the punishment of heavier magnums.
What sets the Camilla apart is ergonomics built around how women actually shoot. The 13-inch length of pull fits naturally without awkward reach, the slimmer grip and gently swept palm swell nestle into your hand, and the higher comb aligns your eye properly behind a scope without forcing your head into an uncomfortable position. The recoil pad features an angled cant that sits right against a woman's shoulder geometry, reducing felt recoil and improving consistency shot to shot. These aren't afterthoughts—they're core to how the rifle functions.
The rifle's composite stock, reinforced with aluminum bedding blocks, keeps shot-to-shot groups tight even after a long day of hunting. The Midnight Bronze Cerakote on the barrel and receiver pairs with Graphite Black hardware, giving the rifle a professional, no-nonsense finish that handles weather and wear. The hand-laid fiberglass stock in black with Smoke and Gold accents looks sharp without being flashy. With a 24-inch #1 contour barrel, 1-9 twist rate, and 4+1 magazine capacity, you've got the velocity and quick follow-ups a serious hunter needs.
This is a rifle for women who hunt hard and expect their gear to work as hard as they do—no compromise, no "shrunk-down" feeling, just genuine design intelligence and lightweight performance.
| Caliber | .280 Ackley Improved |
| Weight | 5.8 lbs |
| Overall Length | 45.25 inches |
| Barrel Length | 24 inches |
| Barrel Contour | #1 |
| Twist Rate | 1-9 |
| Magazine Capacity | 4+1 |
| Length of Pull | 13 inches |
| Drop at Comb | 0.875 inches |
| Drop at Heel | 1.25 inches |
| Stock Material | Composite with aluminum bedding blocks |
| Stock Finish | Black with Smoke and Gold accents |
| Barrel/Receiver Finish | Midnight Bronze Cerakote |
| Hardware Finish | Graphite Black Cerakote |
| Action | Right-hand |
Yes. The .280 Ackley Improved is a proven cartridge for hunting at distance, with excellent ballistics and a 24-inch barrel that optimizes velocity. The aluminum-bedded composite stock and raised Monte Carlo comb support consistent accuracy for scope-mounted hunting at extended ranges.
The Camilla Ultra Lightweight comes with a 13-inch length of pull, specifically designed for female shooters. This measurement is fixed and not adjustable.
The recoil pad features an angled cant engineered to fit the natural contours of a woman's shoulder, reducing felt recoil and promoting proper gun mount and repeatable shot placement.
The .280 Ackley Improved and lightweight design make this rifle well-suited for hunting mid-to-large game across varied terrain—elk, mule deer, whitetail, and similar species where a flat-shooting, manageable-recoil rifle is an asset.
Firearm Shipments:
To buy rifles or shotguns, you must be 18 years old, and for handguns, actions, or receivers, the minimum age is 21. By placing an order for this firearm, you confirm that you are the legitimate transferee/buyer, meet the legal age requirements, and comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations necessary to purchase this firearm.
We only ship firearms to valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. At checkout we provide a FFL locator for your convenience.
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