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The Ultimate Hunting Companion: Fierce Firearms CT Rival XP in 22 Creedmoor

For the dedicated hunter and precision shooter who demands unwavering performance, extreme accuracy, and an ultra-lightweight design, the Fierce Firearms CT Rival XP chambered in 22 Creedmoor (UPC: 853418920756) stands as a definitive choice. This isn't just another rifle; it's a meticulously engineered tool designed to excel in the most challenging field conditions, offering a blend of cutting-edge materials and precision craftsmanship that redefines what a hunting rifle can be.

Are you a serious backcountry hunter looking to shed ounces without sacrificing an inch of accuracy? Do you need a rifle that can consistently deliver sub-MOA groups for long-range varmint eradication or precise medium game hunting? Perhaps you're a discerning shooter who values the tactile feedback of a match-grade trigger and the perfect fit of an adjustable stock. If these questions resonate with your pursuit of excellence, then the CT Rival XP is engineered precisely for your needs.

This updated CT Rival XP model embodies Fierce Firearms' commitment to high-level performance, integrating their signature C3 Carbon technology with a robust titanium action to create a rifle that is both exceptionally light and incredibly durable. It’s built for the "hardcore hunter" – those who navigate rugged terrain, endure harsh weather, and rely on their equipment to perform flawlessly when the moment of truth arrives.

The Heart of Performance: Fierce Titanium Action

At the core of the CT Rival XP's exceptional performance is its TITANIUM Fierce Dual-Lug action. This isn't merely a choice of material; it's a fundamental design decision that significantly contributes to the rifle's lightweight profile and unwavering strength. Titanium offers an unparalleled strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring the action is robust enough to handle the pressures of powerful cartridges like the 22 Creedmoor, while dramatically reducing the overall weight of the rifle.

The dual-lug design provides secure lockup, crucial for consistent accuracy and shooter safety. Complementing this, the 70-degree bolt throw is a significant ergonomic advantage. It allows for rapid cycling of the action, which is vital for quick follow-up shots in hunting scenarios. More importantly, this short bolt throw ensures an unobstructed bolt cycle when shooting with an oversized scope. This thoughtful design prevents the bolt handle from interfering with the scope's ocular bell, a common frustration for shooters using larger optics, ensuring a smooth and unhindered operation.

Precision is paramount, and the Fierce action delivers with its precision cut raceways engineered to the tightest machined tolerances. This meticulous manufacturing process ensures an incredibly smooth bolt travel, minimizes any play, and contributes directly to the rifle's impressive accuracy and reliable lock-up. A 2-Position Safety is intuitively placed, providing a clear and reliable mechanism for secure handling in the field.

Mastering Precision: The C3 Carbon Fiber Barrel

The most visually striking and functionally critical component contributing to the rifle's lightweight and accuracy is the Fierce C3 Carbon Fiber barrel. This 20-inch barrel is a marvel of modern firearm engineering. C3 Carbon technology refers to Fierce's proprietary carbon fiber wrapping process that encapsulates a precision-machined steel barrel liner.

What are the benefits of a carbon fiber barrel like the C3?

• Significant Weight Reduction: Carbon fiber is substantially lighter than steel, making the rifle easier to carry over long distances without fatigue. This is a game-changer for mountain hunting or extended treks.
• Enhanced Stiffness and Accuracy: The carbon fiber wrap provides exceptional rigidity, minimizing barrel whip and harmonic vibrations during firing. This rigidity translates directly into superior accuracy and more consistent shot placement, especially during extended firing sessions where traditional steel barrels might heat up and string shots.
• Improved Heat Dissipation: Carbon fiber acts as an excellent heat sink, helping to dissipate heat more quickly from the barrel liner. This prevents significant point-of-impact shifts due to heat build-up, maintaining accuracy shot after shot.
• Durability and Corrosion Resistance: The carbon fiber exterior protects the steel liner from external elements, enhancing the barrel's lifespan and resistance to corrosion, crucial for hunting in diverse environments.

The Match grade, hand lapped barrel liner further underscores Fierce Firearms' dedication to precision. Hand lapping is a meticulous process that polishes the bore's internal surface, removing microscopic imperfections left by the rifling process. This results in an incredibly smooth, consistent bore that minimizes bullet friction, reduces fouling, and maximizes accuracy potential. The Matrix finish on the carbon fiber not only provides a sleek aesthetic but also adds an extra layer of protection. With a 1:7.50" Twist rate, this barrel is perfectly optimized to stabilize a wide range of popular 22 Creedmoor bullet weights, ensuring optimal performance across various loads.

Unrivaled Accuracy: The 1/2 MOA Accuracy Guarantee

A testament to the precision engineering and high-quality components of the CT Rival XP, Fierce Firearms stands behind this rifle with a 1/2 MOA Accuracy Guarantee. This means, under standard shooting conditions and with quality match-grade ammunition, you can expect this rifle to produce groups measuring 0.5 inches or less at 100 yards. For a hunting rifle, this level of precision is exceptional and instills supreme confidence in every shot, whether you're targeting small varmints at extended ranges or placing a critical shot on game. This guarantee is a strong indicator of the rifle's manufacturing consistency and inherent design for precision.

Ergonomics and Adaptability: The C3 Carbon Rival Stock

The C3 Carbon Rival stock is not just about aesthetics with its striking Blood Red Camo finish; it's a highly functional component designed for optimal shooter interface and consistent accuracy. Like the barrel, the stock utilizes C3 Carbon technology, making it incredibly lightweight yet exceptionally rigid.

A standout feature is the adjustable comb stock design, allowing shooters to customize their cheek weld for perfect eye-to-scope alignment. This is critical for comfort, reducing neck strain, and ensuring a consistent sight picture for every shot. Whether you're using a large objective scope or need to adjust for different shooting positions, the adjustable comb provides unparalleled adaptability.

The stock incorporates a vertical palm swell pistol grip, which promotes a natural and comfortable hand position, allowing for precise trigger control. The high negative comb cheekpiece WITH ADJUSTABLE COMB further enhances this ergonomic fit. An integral pic rail for bipod attachment is seamlessly integrated into the forend, providing a stable and convenient mounting point for bipods, enhancing stability for prone or bench shooting. The Solid carbon bedding system ensures that the rifle's action is precisely and consistently bedded into the stock, preventing any movement that could compromise accuracy. This rigid connection maximizes the rifle's inherent precision potential.

Enhanced Control and Feel: Trigger and Muzzle Brake

Every critical shot relies on a clean trigger break, and the CT Rival XP delivers with a BIX'N ANDY trigger match grade adjustable trigger (1-3 lbs.). Renowned for their crisp, repeatable breaks and minimal overtravel, Bix'N Andy triggers are a favorite among precision shooters. The ability to adjust the pull weight from 1 to 3 pounds allows the shooter to fine-tune the trigger to their exact preference, promoting superior accuracy and control.

Further enhancing the shooting experience is the included Radial Titanium muzzlebrake. This muzzle brake effectively mitigates felt recoil, allowing for faster follow-up shots and improved shooter comfort, especially important during extended range sessions or when rapid engagements are necessary. The Thread Pattern of 5/8"x24 also provides versatility, allowing for the attachment of other muzzle devices or suppressors (where legal).

Caliber Spotlight: The Versatile 22 Creedmoor

The 22 Creedmoor cartridge is a modern marvel, gaining significant popularity for its flat trajectory, high velocity, and excellent ballistic coefficients. It is essentially a 6.5 Creedmoor necked down to accept .224 caliber bullets, resulting in a powerhouse cartridge with minimal recoil.

Why is the 22 Creedmoor an excellent choice for the CT Rival XP?

• Speed and Flat Trajectory: The 22 Creedmoor pushes light-for-caliber bullets at blistering velocities, resulting in a very flat trajectory over long distances. This simplifies trajectory compensation and increases effective range.
• Exceptional Ballistic Coefficients: It excels at sending high-BC .224 bullets downrange, making it highly resistant to wind drift, which is critical for precision shooting in open country.
• Versatile Hunting Applications: While renowned for varmint and predator hunting (coyotes, bobcats, prairie dogs), the 22 Creedmoor is also proving itself highly effective for certain medium game like deer or antelope within ethical ranges, provided appropriate bullet construction is used. Its minimal recoil also makes it a comfortable cartridge for extended shooting sessions.
• Efficient and Modern: Based on the efficient Creedmoor case design, it offers excellent barrel life for its velocity class and is a joy to reload.

This cartridge, combined with the CT Rival XP's inherent accuracy, makes for an incredibly potent and versatile rifle system suitable for a wide array of hunting and shooting disciplines.

Key Features & Design Philosophy

The Fierce Firearms CT Rival XP isn't just a collection of features; it's a holistic system designed for peak performance. The inclusion of a Drop Box Magazine adds convenience for quick and easy reloading, a practical advantage in the field compared to fixed magazines. The Receiver Finish in Black Cerakote provides a durable, corrosion-resistant coating that can withstand the rigors of hunting environments while maintaining a sleek, tactical appearance.

The "XP" in CT Rival XP signifies "eXtreme Performance." This rifle is built for those who push boundaries, who venture where others hesitate, and who demand a rifle that can keep pace with their ambition. Every component, from the choice of titanium and carbon fiber to the adjustable stock and match-grade trigger, has been selected to maximize performance, reduce weight, and ensure reliability under extreme conditions.

Why Choose the Fierce CT Rival XP?

Considering a new precision hunting rifle? Here's why the Fierce Firearms CT Rival XP should be at the top of your list:

• Unmatched Accuracy: With a 1/2 MOA Guarantee, expect sub-minute-of-angle precision right out of the box, ensuring confidence in every shot.
• Extreme Lightweight Design: The innovative combination of a titanium action and C3 Carbon Fiber barrel makes this one of the lightest, most carry-friendly rifles in its class, ideal for strenuous hunts.
• Superior Ergonomics: The adjustable comb stock, vertical palm swell, and integral bipod rail provide a highly customizable and comfortable shooting platform for all body types and shooting positions.
• Exceptional Durability: Crafted with aerospace-grade titanium and rugged carbon fiber, this rifle is built to withstand the toughest environments and provide years of reliable service.
• Enhanced Control: The crisp, adjustable Bix'N Andy trigger and recoil-reducing Radial Titanium muzzle brake allow for precise shot placement and faster follow-up shots.
• Versatile Caliber: The 22 Creedmoor offers a flat trajectory, high velocity, and minimal recoil, making it suitable for varmint, predator, and select medium game hunting.
• Ready for Any Challenge: Engineered for hardcore hunters, this rifle is optimized for long-range precision in diverse and demanding field conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Fierce CT Rival XP

Q: How does the carbon fiber barrel improve accuracy compared to a traditional steel barrel?
A: The C3 Carbon Fiber barrel, with its specialized carbon wrap over a steel liner, offers superior stiffness-to-weight ratio. This reduces barrel harmonics (vibrations) during firing, leading to more consistent bullet exit and tighter groups. Additionally, carbon fiber dissipates heat more efficiently than steel, helping to maintain point of impact even during rapid firing.

Q: What type of hunting is the 22 Creedmoor best suited for with this rifle?
A: The 22 Creedmoor is exceptionally effective for varmint and predator hunting (e.g., coyotes, bobcats, prairie dogs) due to its flat trajectory and high velocity. With appropriate bullet selection, it can also be used ethically for smaller medium game like deer or antelope at sensible ranges. Its low recoil also makes it an excellent choice for precision target shooting.

Q: Can the trigger pull weight be adjusted by the user?
A: Yes, the Fierce CT Rival XP features a Bix'N Andy match-grade trigger that is adjustable from 1 to 3 pounds. This allows shooters to fine-tune the trigger pull to their individual preference, enhancing precision and control.

Q: What is the benefit of the adjustable comb stock?
A: The adjustable comb allows shooters to raise or lower the cheekpiece, ensuring a perfect cheek weld and consistent eye alignment with the scope. This not only enhances comfort and reduces neck strain but, more importantly, provides a consistent sight picture for every shot, which is critical for repeatable accuracy, especially at longer ranges.

Q: Where can I purchase the Fierce Firearms CT Rival XP?
A: The Fierce Firearms CT Rival XP in 22 Creedmoor, along with other high-performance firearms, is available for purchase at DEGuns.com. They offer a wide selection and expert assistance to help you find the perfect rifle for your needs.

When performance cannot be compromised, and every ounce counts, the Fierce Firearms CT Rival XP in 22 Creedmoor stands ready to exceed expectations. This rifle isn't just an investment in equipment; it's an investment in your success in the field.

Technical Specifications: Fierce Firearms CT Rival XP