The Horizon Firearms Venatic DM is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 22 Creedmoor, built around a folding XLR Element 4.0 magnesium chassis. It pairs an 18-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel with a Stiller Wombat action and a TriggerTech trigger. The setup is a lightweight, precision-oriented Dedicated Marksman configuration with a threaded muzzle and an integrated ARCA rail. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Horizon Firearms 
• Model: Venatic DM 
• Caliber: 22 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 18 in 
• Barrel Material: Carbon Fiber 
• Barrel Finish: SOCOM Black 
• Weight: 6.10 lbs 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5/8-24 threaded muzzle fitted with an Iota Sim Brake. 
• AICS-compatible magazine well with integrated bottom metal. 
• 20 MOA optics rail machined into the hyper-polished Stiller Wombat action. 
• Folding XLR Element 4.0 magnesium chassis with an integrated ARCA rail for bipod and accessory mounting. 
• TriggerTech trigger for a light, consistent pull.

Owners of chassis-based bolt guns like the Venatic DM generally expect tight tolerances, and the pairing of a carbon fiber barrel with a folding magnesium chassis draws praise for keeping weight down without sacrificing rigidity. The Stiller action and TriggerTech trigger are both well regarded in the precision rifle community, so buyers coming from off-the-shelf actions notice the smoother cycling and cleaner trigger break right away.

Folding stocks add bulk to a pack or case but shave inches off overall length for transport, and shooters who travel to matches or hunt from a blind tend to like that tradeoff. The ARCA rail integrated into the chassis is convenient for bipod swaps in the field, though some owners find the learning curve on chassis adjustment steeper than a traditional stock.

Buyers of a rifle built around this many premium components expect strong fit and finish, and most get it, but the niche components mean replacement parts and gunsmith familiarity are less common than with a mainstream bolt action. Owners who want a dedicated long-range rig accept that tradeoff for the weight savings and modularity.