The Proof Research Elevation 2.0 is a right-hand bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC with a 22-inch carbon fiber barrel. It ships in a TFDE (tan flat dark earth) finish. The Elevation 2.0 is built around Proof Research's carbon fiber barrel technology. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Proof Research 
• Model: Elevation 2.0 
• Caliber: 6.5 PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 in 
• Color/Finish: TFDE 
   

Detailed Features 

• Carbon fiber barrel construction 
• 22-inch barrel length 
• Right-hand configuration 
• Bolt-action platform 
• TFDE finish

Owners of the Proof Research Elevation 2.0 consistently point to the carbon fiber barrel as the standout feature: it keeps weight low while maintaining the rigidity expected of a precision long-range platform. The 6.5 PRC chambering is a common choice among owners who want a step up from 6.5 Creedmoor in a similar case form factor.

The Elevation 2.0 chassis and stock get generally positive reviews for comfort at the bench and in the field, though some owners find the fit requires adjustments before it feels truly dialed in. Trigger quality is well regarded, though opinions split on whether it needs aftermarket work for competitive precision shooting.

Proof Research commands a premium price, and most owners accept it given the carbon fiber construction. A smaller group questions whether the price-to-performance gap over comparable steel-barreled rifles is worth it for general hunting use rather than competition.