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Proof Research Glacier TI 7mm PRC 24in Carbon Fiber Bolt Rifle

UPC: 843068135297

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Description

When you're eight miles deep with a few thousand feet of elevation still to climb, rifle weight stops being a spec on paper and starts being a real problem. That's the whole idea behind the Glacier TI. Proof Research took their lightest hunting platform and built it around an ultra-light titanium action, then wrapped a match-grade stainless barrel core in carbon fiber to shave weight without giving up stiffness or heat management. The result comes in around 6.25 pounds before glass, which is remarkable for a rifle chambered in a legitimate long-range magnum like 7mm PRC.

What Makes the Glacier TI Different

Plenty of rifles are light. Fewer are light and back it up with a sub 1/2 MOA accuracy guarantee from the factory. The 24 inch barrel runs a 1:8 twist, which is right where you want it for the heavy, high-BC 7mm bullets this cartridge was designed around. The muzzle comes threaded 5/8-24 with a thread protector installed, so adding a brake or suppressor is a five minute job. Feeding comes from a BDL-style hinged floorplate holding 4+1, and a crisp TriggerTech trigger handles the break. A one-piece pinned Picatinny rail sits up top, ready for your optic, and the modified ball bolt knob is easy to run with gloves on.

The Carbon Fiber Stock on This 7mm PRC

The fixed PROOF Hunter stock in the TFDE finish is carbon fiber like the barrel, and it's bedded to keep the action locked in place shot after shot, season after season. It shrugs off weather and pack abuse in a way wood and injection-molded stocks just don't.

Who the Glacier TI Is Built For

This is a sheep and mountain mule deer rifle at heart, though it will handle elk timber just as happily. If you've been hauling a nine pound rig up ridgelines and wondering why, this is the answer. Pair it with a quality lightweight scope and you have a genuine long-range hunting setup that carries like a daypack item instead of a burden.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Proof Research
  • Model: Glacier TI
  • MPN: 135297
  • UPC: 843068135297
  • Caliber: 7mm PRC
  • Action: Bolt Action, Titanium
  • Barrel Length: 24"
  • Barrel: Carbon Fiber-Wrapped, Match Grade
  • Twist Rate: 1:8
  • Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24 with Thread Protector
  • Capacity: 4+1, BDL-Style Hinged Floorplate
  • Trigger: TriggerTech
  • Stock: Fixed PROOF Hunter Carbon Fiber, TFDE
  • Receiver Finish: Black Cerakote
  • Weight: 6.25 lbs
  • Accuracy Guarantee: Sub 1/2 MOA

What’s Included

  • Proof Research Glacier TI rifle
  • Thread protector (installed)
  • Pinned one-piece Picatinny rail (installed)

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the Glacier TI out of the box?

Proof Research backs the Glacier TI with a factory sub 1/2 MOA accuracy guarantee, which is impressive for any rifle and even more so for one this light. The carbon fiber-wrapped match-grade barrel, precision bedding, and TriggerTech trigger all work together to deliver that consistency. With quality ammo and good glass, this rifle is capable well past typical hunting distances.

Can I put a suppressor or muzzle brake on the Glacier TI 7mm PRC?

Yes. The 24 inch barrel comes threaded 5/8-24 from the factory with a thread protector installed, which is the most common thread pattern for magnum-caliber brakes and suppressors. Given how light this rifle is, a lot of owners add a brake or can to tame 7mm PRC recoil, and it makes a noticeable difference.

How does the Glacier TI feed, magazine or floorplate?

It uses a BDL-style hinged floorplate rather than a detachable box magazine, holding 4 rounds in the internal magazine plus one in the chamber. Many mountain hunters prefer this setup since there's no magazine to lose or rattle in your pack, and it keeps the bottom of the rifle slim and snag-free.

Is 7mm PRC a good choice for this lightweight platform?

It's an excellent match. The 7mm PRC pushes heavy, high-BC bullets that buck wind and carry energy at extended range, and the 1:8 twist on this barrel is built specifically to stabilize them. In a 6.25 pound rifle the recoil is stout but manageable, and a brake or suppressor tames it further. For elk, mule deer, and sheep country, it's hard to beat.

Additional information

UPC

843068135297

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

135297

Action

Barrel Length

24"

Caliber/Gauge

7MM PRC

Capacity

4 + 1

Safety

Lever Action

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