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Freed up some funds and will be ordering a Elevation rifle early next week. It comes with a pic rail, but I would like to use Talley one piece rings/bases. Anyone know what ones I need or if the Elevation/Origin action is tapped for 8-40 screws?

Let me know, also chime in if anyone has Elevation rifle opinions/experience.

Thanks.

8/40s

I also confirmed with proof they’re 8-40s

Anyone know what bases will work for the origin? I was told two front Remington 700 mounts will work. I just don’t want to buy two sets then have two rear bases left for no reason.

Give Talley a call. They have been very helpful when I’ve called them. They should be able to sell you what you need.

I emailed them. We’ll see if I hear back.

Yeah, I bet Talley will take care of you, I have experienced excellent service with Talley....Good luck 👍......Hb

Talley makes a set of 30mm lows for the Origin/TL3s etc....

I’ve done the deal and fitted the standard 700 rings. You still have to mill out the holes for the heads.


Origin rings from Talley...
https://i.imgur.com/OyaTF2M.jpg

Fitted 700 rings...
https://i.imgur.com/MB9qT9O.jpg

How much is that rifle? I don't see a price for that model on Proof's website. Also, the palm swell on that stock and their other in-house stock models looks like it's set way back. Have you handled one, and if so does it feel better than it looks?

https://proofresearch.com/rifles/elevation/

I think it looks and feels better in person. I was bear hunting in Montana this fall and made a detour to stop at their headquarters and got to handle one. It’s not cheap. Msrp is $3,000. But I can get it quite a bit cheaper. Closer to $2,000.

I love that rifle, I see you have it for sale. It’s tempting because it’s close to what I’ll pay for the proof rifle.

That's a lot of rifle for $2K and good that you were able to handle one so you know what you're buying.

Key words “closer to” $2k. It’ll probably be almost $2,500 by time I get it shipped and have a ffl transfer. But I’m ok with that.

I had a chance to handle one of these last fall - it was really nice IMHO. For the price if you look at the parts you would be hard pressed to built it. They show on the website that they now have it chambered on 7MM-08 which is what I'm looking for but have never actually seen one listed in that caliber.
Please be sure to keep us posted on when you actually get the rifle, really interested to know what you think and how it shoots.

The 7mm-08 would be a great choice, and has a 22” barrel. I really wish the 6.5 creed did too. 24” plus a two port brake will probably be real close to 26”....little long but it’ll do. I will try to post something eventually. It might be a while till I actually get to shoot it. Winter is kinda tough here. If I get a decent day I’ll try to get it out.

Email from Talley. Talley part number 73S719 for 30mm lows
8-40 with recoil pin.
If anyone else was wondering.

I think I have a couple sets of rings that will fit this. Shoot me a pm If interested

30mm highs and 1” mediums

Pm sent

Had my local gun shop order a Proof Elevation in 6.5 for me this past Saturday. Have a Hawkens 2 port brake ready to be installed, a 3-10x42 shv and Talleys ready to get mounted. Can’t wait to get my hands on it.

I recently had the opportunity to handle a Proof and a CA Ridgeline, I bought the Ridgeline, price was not a factor.

Different stokes for different folks. I like the Proof better. I like the slim but closed grip on the stock and I thought it felt like a stiffer stock. I also like the option for proof prefit barrels and interchangeable bolt heads. Already thinking down the road to do some sort of short action mag. New bolt head and get the stock inlet for an m5 and have room for 2.95” oal.