The Proof Research Elevation 2.0 is a right-hand bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Win with a 22-inch carbon fiber barrel. It has a camo stock in TFDE finish and uses carbon fiber construction throughout. The rifle is configured for demanding precision use in a compact, weight-conscious package. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Proof Research 
• Model: Elevation 2.0 
• Caliber: .300 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Color/Finish: TFDE Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

• 22-inch carbon fiber barrel 
• Right-hand bolt configuration 
• Camo stock in TFDE finish 
• Carbon fiber construction throughout the platform 
• Chambered for .300 Win

Owners of the Elevation 2.0 point to the carbon fiber barrel as the most meaningful part of the package, noting it keeps the .300 Win platform noticeably lighter than comparable steel-barreled precision rifles. The TFDE camo finish works well for hunting applications where blending in matters more than looks.

In field use the Elevation 2.0 gets strong marks from backcountry hunters who carry it long distances. The 22-inch barrel length is considered a good compromise between muzzle velocity in .300 Win and overall manageability. Some shooters note that the carbon fiber construction holds zero better across temperature changes than heavier contour barrels they have used previously.

The cost of entry is a common sticking point. Proof Research commands a significant premium over production bolt guns in the same caliber, and opinions split on whether the carbon barrel technology justifies the difference for most use cases. Dedicated long-range hunters tend to say yes; casual shooters tend to pause at the price.