Kelbly Atlas Lite 22 Creedmoor – Lightweight Carbon Fiber Hunting Rifle

Built for hunters who value portability without giving up premium components, this Kelbly Atlas Lite 22 Creedmoor Complete Rifle combines a lightweight precision action, an 18″ carbon fiber barrel, and a Blaze Orange MDT CRBN stock.

Weighing just 6 lbs 4 oz, this rifle is well suited for predator hunting, varmint shooting, and hunters who spend long days covering ground. Its compact barrel length also makes it an appealing option for suppressed hunting setups.

Kelbly Atlas Lite Precision Rifle Action

The Kelbly Atlas Lite provides the foundation for this build, combining precision machining and smooth bolt operation in a lightweight action designed for hunting applications.

Its Remington 700-compatible footprint allows it to work with premium aftermarket components, making it an excellent starting point for a lightweight custom hunting rifle.

Paired with the 22 Creedmoor chambering, the Atlas Lite helps deliver a capable precision rifle without unnecessary weight.

Preferred Barrel Blanks 18″ Carbon Fiber Barrel

This rifle features an 18″ Preferred Barrel Blanks carbon fiber barrel with our 50/50 blend, combining match-grade stainless steel barrel manufacturing with carbon fiber construction.

The Heavy Palma contour provides a substantial barrel profile while reducing weight compared to an equivalent stainless steel barrel.

Chambered in 22 Creedmoor with a 1:7″ twist rate, this barrel is well suited for modern heavy-for-caliber .224 projectiles. The shorter 18″ length improves maneuverability and makes the rifle practical for use with a suppressor.

The muzzle features 5/8-24 threads for compatible muzzle devices.

MDT CRBN Stock – Blaze Orange

The MDT CRBN features a lightweight, foam-filled carbon fiber shell and a precision-focused stock design.

Finished in Blaze Orange, this stock offers a distinctive appearance with increased visual contrast in hunting environments. Its streamlined construction complements the lightweight Atlas Lite action and carbon fiber barrel.

The result is a compact rifle that’s comfortable to carry while retaining the ergonomics needed for precision field shooting.

TriggerTech Special & MDT Hunter Bottom Metal

A TriggerTech Special trigger with a flat blade provides a crisp, adjustable trigger pull for consistent shot control.

The MDT Hunter bottom metal completes the rifle with a detachable magazine system. One 5-round MDT polymer magazine is included.

Built by Preferred Rifles in Southern Utah

Assembled by our team in Southern Utah, this 22 Creedmoor combines components we’d personally choose for a lightweight predator hunting rifle.

Every Preferred Rifles complete rifle includes a Plano All-Weather 52″ hard rifle case ($200 MSRP) for secure storage and transportation.