Proof Research Elevation MTR 2.0 .22 Creedmoor Rifle

Description

The Elevation MTR 2.0 is Proof Research’s answer to a straightforward problem: building a mountain rifle that performs at the range without requiring the shooter to compromise on weight or accuracy. It suits hunters and long-range shooters who spend time on foot and need a rifle that won’t punish them for the approach, but still delivers consistent results when the shot matters.

The carbon fiber barrel is central to that balance. Carbon fiber construction sheds significant weight compared to a steel-profiled barrel of the same length while also drawing heat away from the bore more efficiently during strings of fire, helping the point of impact stay consistent as the barrel warms. The 18-inch length keeps overall size manageable without giving up as much velocity as a carbine-length tube would in a cartridge like .22 Creedmoor, which benefits from adequate barrel time to reach its potential at distance.

The 1:8-inch twist rate is well-suited to the heavier, higher-BC projectiles that make .22 Creedmoor useful as a wind-bucking precision round — stabilizing bullets in the 80- to 90-grain range that are popular for this chambering. Shooters building loads around lighter varmint-weight bullets should verify stability at that end of the spectrum, as very fast twist rates can over-stabilize short, light projectiles.

The action is built on a Zermatt Arms Origin, and the trigger is a TriggerTech unit, both of which are known quantities in the precision rifle community. The composite stock keeps the platform light, and Proof Research backs the rifle with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. The Flat Dark Earth finish is the Terrain finish in Proof Research’s designation. Capacity is 4+1.