The Proof Research Elevation MTR 2.0 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm Backcountry, built on a Zermatt Arms Origin action with a lightweight carbon fiber stock. It has a 16.5-inch Sendero-contour carbon fiber barrel with a threaded muzzle and a thread protector installed, finished in Tactical Flat Dark Earth. The rifle feeds from a detachable box magazine with 3+1 capacity and ships without factory sights for optics-ready use. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Proof Research 
• Model: Elevation MTR 2.0 
• Caliber: 7mm Backcountry 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 in 
• Barrel Material: Carbon Fiber 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
• Length of Pull: 13.63 in 
• Trigger: TriggerTech 
   

Detailed Features 

• Zermatt Origin action paired with a detachable box magazine for quick reloads 
• Carbon fiber Sendero-contour barrel threaded 5/8"x24 with a thread protector 
• Picatinny rail on the receiver for optics mounting, no factory iron sights included 
• Lightweight carbon fiber stock finished in Tactical Flat Dark Earth 
• Right-hand bolt action with a user-adjustable TriggerTech trigger

Owners of Proof Research rifles like the Elevation MTR generally praise the fit and finish of the carbon fiber stock and the smoothness of the Zermatt-based action. Some note the light weight takes a little getting used to when settling into a prone position, since felt recoil is more noticeable than on a heavier steel-stocked rifle.

Hunters who carry this rifle into the backcountry appreciate how much lighter it is over a full day compared to a traditional wood or aluminum-stocked bolt gun. A few owners mention the compact package points well but that lightweight carbon rifles can feel a bit whippy off a bipod compared to bulkier competition builds.

The Elevation MTR's carbon fiber build represents a step up from typical hunting rifles, and owners see the weight savings and barrel quality as the payoff. Support for the Zermatt Origin action is expanding, so magazines and accessories are becoming easier to source over time.