The Proof Research Elevation FDX 6.5 PRC is a lightweight carbon-barreled hunting rifle built for long shots in mountain country (Proof Research part no. 153949). Proof Research wraps the 20-inch Sendero contour barrel in carbon fiber and cuts it with PXT rifling, a geometry that reduces rifling lead angle and engraving force to cut throat erosion and felt torque. The barrel sits on a Falkor Defense LW7 action with a TriggerTech trigger and Hawkins Precision M5 Hunter bottom metal feeding from a 3-round Hunter magazine. The carbon fiber stock wears Proof’s Splinter Camo finish and has integrated flush cups, and the Salmon River Solutions SRS Combo Rail up front takes both ARCA and Picatinny accessories. It is a rifle for hunters who want to carry less and still shoot well past conventional ranges.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 6.5 PRC, a flat-shooting magnum-class cartridge with high ballistic coefficient bullets.
• Barrel length is 20 inches in Proof’s Sendero contour, carbon fiber wrapped to keep the rifle light.
• Twist rate is 1:7.5 with PXT rifling, which Proof says increased barrel life 30 to 100 percent in controlled testing.
• The action is a Falkor Defense LW7, a lightweight action matched to the carbon barrel.
• The trigger is a TriggerTech, known for a clean break and no perceptible creep.
• Feeding is from a 3-round Hunter detachable box magazine in Hawkins Precision M5 Hunter bottom metal.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 with a thread protector, ready for a suppressor or brake.
• A 20 MOA pinned rail adds built-in elevation for long-range scope adjustment.
• The SRS Combo Rail accepts both ARCA and Picatinny bipods and tripods.
• The stock is carbon fiber in Splinter Camo with integrated flush cups and a 13-5/8-inch length of pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Elevation FDX right- or left-handed? Proof lists this 6.5 PRC configuration as a right-hand rifle in Splinter Camo with a 20-inch, 1:7.5 PXT barrel.

What does PXT rifling do? PXT reduces rifling lead angle and smooths projectile engagement into the bore, which reduces engraving force, minimizes throat erosion and lowers felt torque. Proof reports 30 to 100 percent longer barrel life before measurable accuracy loss in controlled testing.

How much does it weigh? Proof lists the Elevation FDX line at 5 lb 14 oz to 6 lb 2 oz depending on configuration.

Buy the Proof Research Elevation FDX 6.5 PRC Rifle, 20-Inch PXT Carbon, Splinter Camo

A 6.5 PRC under seven pounds is the kind of rifle that changes how far you are willing to hike for a shot. Compare it with our other bolt-action rifles, and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.