PROOF RESEARCH ASCENSION 300PRC BK JUNGLE 22″

Description

The Proof Research Ascension in .300 PRC with a 22-inch carbon fiber barrel in Black Jungle finish is the Ascension line’s highest-energy option, delivering .300 PRC long-range hunting capability in a purpose-built lightweight mountain rifle. The .300 PRC is Hornady’s non-belted large-capacity .30 caliber magnum, engineered for the class of long, high-BC .30 caliber bullets that represent the current state of the art in long-range hunting projectile design — 212-230 grain ELD-class bullets with G1 BCs above .650.

In Proof Research’s 22-inch carbon fiber barrel, the .300 PRC achieves approximately 2,900-2,950 fps with 212-grain hunting bullets, delivering over 3,900 ft-lbs of impact energy at 500 yards — more than adequate for clean harvest of elk, red stag, and similar large game at extended ranges. The Black Jungle finish provides neutral visual signature across terrain types, from dark timber to rocky alpine above treeline. The Ascension’s lightweight design keeps total rifle weight manageable for the multi-day pack hunts where .300 PRC’s extended range capability provides the most hunting advantage.

Proof Research positions the Ascension as their optimized mountain hunting platform — not as light as a true ultralight rifle, but lighter than conventional production rifles in this caliber while delivering the accuracy that hunters pursuing trophy animals at distance demand. The 1:8 twist handles the full range of .300 PRC factory loadings from 180 to 230 grains. Carbon fiber barrel’s thermal stability means minimal point-of-impact shift as the rifle warms through a hunting sequence.

A practical choice for elk hunters who want .300 PRC performance without sacrificing packability. FFL transfer required.