Custom Precision & Long Range Rifles in Colorado
Deep Roots Rifle Co. designs and builds custom precision and long-range rifles in Colorado for hunters, guides, and competitive shooters who require repeatable accuracy at altitude and control in changing mountain conditions. Each rifle is configured for the specific environment you shoot in, not assembled from a standard parts list. The result is a firearm that returns to point of aim after transport, handles wind shifts, and performs when a single shot matters.
Precision Rifle Builds Tuned for Colorado Conditions
Colorado presents unique challenges. Thin air affects ballistics, thermal shifts change point of impact, and wind can vary from valley floor to alpine ridge. That requires rifle builds focused on mechanical repeatability, cartridge consistency, and sighting systems matched to elevation. Deep Roots Rifle Co. selects components and assembly methods to provide measurable stability in those conditions.
Typical elements for Colorado precision builds:
- Actions from Bergara or Zermatt chosen for repeatable lockup and headspace control
- CarbonSix and match-grade barrels selected for contour and harmonic behavior at altitude
- TriggerTech triggers tuned for clean, repeatable break and shooter preference
- MDT chassis and stocks adjusted for comfortable shooting positions on uneven ground
- Premium optics optimized for light transmission and elevation tracking. See our optics selection.
- Protective Cerakote finishes to resist moisture, abrasion, and seasonal exposure
Every Colorado rifle undergoes live-fire validation at representative ranges and documented accuracy checks before final approval.
Long Range Rifles Optimized for Altitude and Wind
Long-range accuracy in Colorado requires attention to detail beyond component quality. Ballistics must be matched to expected engagement distances and typical environmental ranges. Deep Roots Rifle Co. engineers long-range rifles that hold consistent group sizes while providing predictable DOPE across elevation changes. Components are configured to reduce variables that shift point of impact.
Design focus for long-range Colorado rifles:
- Barrel contour and length tuned to cartridge choice for stable muzzle behavior
- Balance and recoil management to preserve sight picture for follow-up shots
- Rigid mounting systems that retain zero after transport over rough terrain
- Chamber and throat specifications matched to handloads or factory ammunition used by the shooter
These design choices produce rifles capable of precise fire out to and beyond 1,200 yards when matched with the right optics and ammunition.
Rifle Configurations for Colorado Hunters and Guides
Colorado shooters pursue a wide range of missions. High country elk hunts demand a light but stable rifle that carries well on steep ascents and shoots accurately from improvised supports. Prairie and basin work requires flat-shooting calibers and optics with low-light clarity. Deep Roots Rifle Co. offers configurations that address each task without compromise.
Popular Colorado configurations:
- Broadside for close to mid-range game in timber and choke areas
- Truemark for extended range competition and long open-range shots
- Timberlite for uphill hunts where weight and balance matter most
- Varmint Viper tuned for predator control and small target precision
- Carbon Trail for reduced weight, rapid cool down, and long-term durability
- Fully Custom Precision Rifle constructed to the client’s exact specifications
Each option can be adapted for right or left-handed shooters and fitted to specific stock geometry or cheek weld preferences.
Assembly Process Focused on Repeatability
Precision begins on the bench. Deep Roots Rifle Co. uses documented build steps to ensure every rifle meets performance targets. The assembly process reduces variables that cause point of impact shift after transit or extended use in field conditions.
Assembly steps include:
- Detailed consultation defining purpose, typical ranges, and environment.
- Component selection balancing weight, durability, and ballistic needs.
- Precision bedding and torque specification for actions and barrels.
- Optic mounting with return-to-zero verification.
- Live-fire testing with recorded groups and velocity data.
- Final inspection and delivery of documented build specifications
This method produces rifles that return predictable results in the field and at known elevations.
Materials and Practices That Hold Up in Colorado
Cold nights and dusty summer days test materials and assembly techniques. We use protective coatings, sealed interfaces, and proven fastener practices to limit thermal and mechanical shift. Corrosion control measures and proper material pairings prevent degradation over seasons of hard use.
Maintenance considerations included with every build:
- Recommendations for storage and seasonal inspection
- Suggested maintenance intervals for accuracy checks and re-torquing
- Options for Cerakote refresh and service through our gunsmithing team
Services are documented so owners understand the actions required to maintain peak performance.
Field Applications and Use Cases in Colorado
Owners in Colorado use Deep Roots rifles for a broad set of tasks: high country elk hunts, mule deer stalks, pronghorn and antelope work on open plains, predator control on ranches, and long-range target competitions along the Front Range. Each use case has different tolerances for weight, optics magnification, and cartridge selection. We match the rifle to the task and validate performance with real-world testing.
Common mission profiles:
- Backcountry mountain hunts requiring light carry and instant handling.
- Long-range prairie shooting where flat trajectory and wind discipline dominate.
- Ranch utility rifles that balance quick acquisition with consistent grouping.
- Precision match rifles for competitive shooters who train at elevation.
Rifles are delivered with performance data and suggested zeroes for common Colorado elevations.
Support Services for Colorado Shooters
Deep Roots Rifle Co. extends its build standards to ongoing services. Colorado customers have access to maintenance, upgrades, and cosmetic work performed with the same precision as the original assembly.
Available services include:
- Gunsmithing for repairs and performance tuning
- Cerakote for durable protective finishes
- Laser engraving for marking and personalization
- Firearm transfers coordinated through licensed FFLs
Service work is performed to preserve or restore measured accuracy and long-term reliability.
Why Colorado Shooters Rely on Deep Roots Rifle Co.
Deep Roots Rifle Co. was founded by hunters and competitive shooters who build rifles to perform and endure. We combine precise engineering with field-proven experience and control every step of production to avoid shortcuts. Colorado shooters choose us because our rifles deliver repeatable accuracy at altitude and in variable mountain wind, builders remain directly involved during every phase of the build, ongoing support and maintenance are available for the life of the rifle, components are selected strictly for performance rather than cost, and each action and stock is hand fitted to ensure alignment and balance. Every rifle that leaves our shop ships with measured results and a defined purpose.
Broadside
Perfect for tight woods or long field edges, the Broadside is the ultimate setup for Southeast whitetail hunters.
- Action : Bergara B-14
- Barrel : 4140 CrMo Steel No. 4 Taper
- Stock : Carbon Fiber Hunter Stock
- Trigger : Triggertech Primary
- Scope Base : Talley 20 MOA
- Scope Rings : Athlon Armor
- Scope : Athlon Argos 4-20×50
- Case : Boyt Harness Hard Travel Case
**not scope pictured** **suppressor not incluced***
Investment
$2999
TrueMark
Purpose-built for extreme long-range precision delivering unmatched accuracy and clarity for shooters pushing the limits beyond 1,000 yards.
- Action : Zermatt TL3 Action
- Barrel : CarbonSix in 6.5 PRC
- Chassis : MDT ACC Premier Gen 2
- Trigger : Triggertech Diamond
- Magazine : MDT Metal 5 Round Magazine
- Scope : Zeiss LRP S3 6-36×56 #16
- Scope Rings : Zeiss Ultralight 34mm Rings
- Case : Pelican Storm Case with Custom Gunfoam
**suppressor & accessories not included**
Investment
$7899
Timberlite
A lightweight western big game hunter’s dream-built for confident shots across canyons and ridgelines without the weight penalty
- Action : Zermatt Origin Action
- Barrel : CarbonSix in 300 PRC
- Stock : Carbon Fiber Vertical Grip Hunter
- Trigger : Triggertech Primary
- Bottom Metal : Hawkins Precision Hunter DBM
- Magazine : Hawkins Precision Hunter Magazine
- Scope : Zeiss Conquest V6 3-18×50 AHR #90
- Scope Rings : Zeiss 30mm Rings
- Case : Boyt Harness Hard Travel Case
- Muzzle Brake : Area 419 Hellfire 3-port
**suppressor not included**
Investment
$6275
Varmint Viper
Ultra-lightweight, carbon barreled predator slayer built to drop predators at distance with surgical precision- all packed into a sleek, hunt-ready rig.
- Action : Bergara Premier Action
- Barrel : CarbonSix Barrel in 22 Creedmoor
- Chassis : MDT HNT26
- Trigger : Triggertech Primary
- Scope Base : Talley 20 MOA
- Scope Rings : Zeiss Ultralight 30mm
- Scope : V4 6-24x50 ZMOAi-1 Illuminated #93
- Case : Boyt Harness Hard Travel Case
**not scope pictured** **suppressor not included***
Investment
$5999
Carbon Trail
A fully upgraded lightweight hunting rifle built for serious western hunters, offering unmatched clarity and brightness in low-light conditions where big game often appears- all built on an action that performs without question.
- Action : Zermatt TL3 Long Action
- Barrel : CarbonSix in 7mm PRC
- Stock : Carbon Fiber Vertical Grip Hunter
- Trigger : Triggertech Primary
- Bottom Metal : Hawkins Precision Hunter DBM
- Magazine : Hawkins Precision Hunter Magazine
- Scope : Zeiss Victory V8 2.8-20x56 AHR #90
- Scope Rings : Zeiss Ultralight 30mm
- Case : Pelican Storm Case with Custom Gunfoam Insert
- Muzzle Brake : Area 419 Hellfire 3-port
**suppressor not included***
Investment
$8999
Start Your Custom Precision Rifle Build in Colorado
If you need a rifle that performs reliably in Colorado terrain and elevation, start the process with Deep Roots Rifle Co. Our builds are configured to the environment and validated with live-fire testing.
Begin your custom precision and long-range rifle build in Colorado. Contact us today to start configuration planning and ballistic matching for your next rifle.


