In the demanding world of mountain hunting, where every ounce and every inch of equipment can influence success and safety, Gunwerks has introduced the ClymR GOAT. This rifle system builds directly on the foundation of the established ClymR platform but incorporates a significant innovation: an integrated titanium folding hinge. The result is a rifle designed to enhance packability in technical alpine terrain while preserving the shootability and precision that define Gunwerks rifles.
The development of the GOAT stems from real-world experiences accumulated over years of rugged hunts. Hunters frequently encounter situations where a full-length rifle strapped to a backpack creates challenges. Moving through tight trees shrubs on ascent, steep slopes, loose scree, or during technical descents, the protruding stock or barrel can catch or shift balance, increasing risk. These field frustrations, whether navigating alder-choked basins in British Columbia, sheep country in Alaska, or similar demanding environments drove the exploration of configurations that prioritize carry efficiency without compromising performance on the shot.
Gunwerks had already been iterating on lighter, more compact systems. The company’s earlier Skunkwerks project, the Tiny AF, served as a key testing ground. That limited-run rifle incorporated a folding mechanism into a ClymR stock, allowing engineers to evaluate hinge performance, rigidity, and real-world durability. Feedback from that project revealed strong interest in applying the folding technology to a dedicated mountain rifle. Rather than setting the concept aside, the team moved quickly to refine it for the ClymR platform, resulting in the GOAT.
Gunwerks has long emphasized suitability over extreme lightweight builds. While sub-5-pound rifles exist, they can introduce challenges in shot consistency due to increased sensitivity to shooter input, bipod pressure, or improvised rests. The GOAT’s weight and balance are intended to support clean shot breaks even in high-pressure scenarios common to mountain hunts, such as hurried setups at altitude or awkward positions on steep terrain.
The folding mechanism itself is positioned to minimize interference with shooting fundamentals. Because the hinge connects through the robust bedding block area, rigidity remains high in the extended position. Testing indicated that most shooters would not notice any meaningful difference in precision compared to a fixed-stock equivalent under normal conditions.
Caliber options for the initial launch focus on proven mountain performers: 6.5 PRC and 7 PRC. These cartridges deliver excellent ballistics from shorter barrels while keeping recoil manageable, aligning with the rifle’s intended use for sheep, goats, and similar game at extended ranges.
The ClymR GOAT debuted as a limited Launch Edition, with only 100 units produced. This curated package reflects the priorities of alpine hunters. Each rifle comes equipped with either a Revic Acura RS18i 3-18x50mm or a March 3-24x42mm optic, both paired with custom ballistic data rings. A compact SKB roller case designed for easier travel accompanies the system, along with specialized accessories including a custom GOAT branded MKC Stoned Goat knife, PEAX Backcountry Elite trekking poles, and five boxes of Gunwerks ammunition matched to the chosen caliber.
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