There’s a lot you can do with your standard bolt-action in .223 or your AR, and these can be very practical rifles out to 500 yards, in some cases, depending on chambering and conditions, even further.
But if you really want to up the ante on your extreme long-range shooting, and want to put money into a dedicated ELR platform, one of the names you should get familiar with is Gunwerks rifles.
There are other great platforms out there for extreme long-range precision, from Barrett, McMillan, CheyTac and other makers, but the Gunwerks HamR 2.0 ELR Precision Rifle is one of the best. Here’s your primer.
Multiple Chamberings Are Available
Like other great ELR precision rifles, the HamR 2.0 is available in numerous chamberings so you can choose based on what your intended needs are.
Need a laser-flat-shooting cartridge that’s accurate out past a mile and optimized for competitive shooting? Chamber it in .375 CT.
Interested in a round that’s potentially better-suited for big game hunting, not only accurate at extreme distances, but which carries a lot of stopping power? The HamR 2.0 is available in .338 Lapua, as well as .300 Norma. With the former you’ll get a wider variety of options in bullets than you’ll get with .375 CT, too.
A Lighter Barrel
The HamR 2.0 is available with either a stainless steel barrel, or a stainless steel barrel that’s wrapped in carbon fiber, which not only reduces weight but also maintains strength and accuracy. Twist rates of each are dependent on caliber and optimized according to the cartridge, for optimal precision at extreme ranges.
Maximum Stock Adjustability
Maximum adjustability is absolutely necessary in an ELR precision rifle, not just something that’s nice to have. The HamR 2.0 is built on the Cadex Defense Dual Strike chassis that offers next-level adjustability for a custom-like fit to the shooter.
Notably, this Cadex chassis has a stock that is fully adjustable for length of pull and comb height, and also has an adjustable butt pad, so you can fine tune the rifle for an ergonomic, personalized fit that lacks nothing.
It Comes with a Muzzle Brake
This Gunwerks rifle comes with a Cadex MX1 muzzle brake that is unbelievably effective at taming the big cartridges with which this rifle is paired.
This muzzle brake features angled side ports that effectively disperse gasses at the muzzle, alleviating the forces of felt recoil by redirecting them and keeping a lid on muzzle flip.
That, and the rifle weighs between 16.5-21.25 lbs (depending on chambering, check our product page for details) which also helps to control recoil.
The Cadex Chassis Folds
This Gunwerks rifle is built on a remarkably modular and versatile Cadex chassis, as mentioned, with a reverse folding stock, decreasing the overall footprint of the platform and streamlining transport. The chassis also features a detachable base for easy trigger access.
It Comes with an Integrated Rest
This Gunwerks rifle also comes with an Elite Iron bipod that fully encircles the barrel, providing exceptional stability while shooting, which is necessary for connecting with your target at extreme ranges.
Multiple Mounting Points
Another great thing about the Cadex chassis on which HamR 2.0 is built is that it’s equipped with multiple mounting points.
A full-length, 20 MOA dual top rail rides the receiver, for your choice of optic, and there’s a monopod rail at the base of the stock, along with a center bipod rail and rails on both sides of the forend. This, plus sling mounts offer plenty of options, and real estate, for mounting accessories.
It’s Timney Trigger-Equipped
Timney triggers are recognized as some of the best in the industry, and this Gunwerks rifle is equipped with one. Easy to remove and maintain, exceptionally crisp and consistent, the precision triggers with which these ELR rifles are outfitted are second to none and fully prepared to help you take your long-range shooting up a notch.
It’s Ready to Shoot Out of the Box at Extreme Ranges
All in all, this is just a snapshot of what makes these Gunwerks rifles great. What’s mentioned here paired with the fact that these rifles are ready to make the steel sing at extreme ranges, out to two miles and potentially even longer, are only the tip of the iceberg.
Shoot one of these rifles for yourself and you will see just how smooth and accurate they are.
B&B Firearms Is the Place to Get It
Want to learn more about this Gunwerks rifle? Check it out via the link in this article or get in touch with us if you have specific questions you don’t see answered.
Also, when you’re ready to buy, whether you settle on this or one of our other ELR precision rifles, take advantage of our 20% down payment plan that lets you pay off the balance interest-free.
