Precision You Can Carry

Stratis Bolt-Action Rifle

Precision You Can Carry

Meet the Stratis. Precision and carbon fiber, built into one bolt-action rifle. A lightened Watchtower Defense Tactical receiver, a free-floated Proof Research carbon fiber barrel and an Iota carbon fiber stock form the core, with a TriggerTech Special tuned to 1.25 lb and a custom-machined, self-timing muzzle brake.

Every Stratis is built and painted by one person. Bobby Keigans, Watchtower Defense design engineer and an award-winning Precision Rifle Series competitor, assembles each rifle himself, then paints the finish by hand. No pattern is repeated, so the rifle that leaves his bench is the only one like it.

The Stratis is in development and will deploy soon.

Stratis

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle in Westrider Camo, hand-painted carbon fiber stock, with scope and bipod

Tropic Thunder Camo

Bobby Keigans paints every Stratis by hand, so no two look alike. The rifles shown are prototype models and are subject to change in cosmetic elements or component choices before release. Optics and bipods are sold separately.

Colors: Tropic Thunder Camo · Westrider Camo

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle, close-up of the lightened Watchtower Defense Tactical receiver under its 20 MOA rail

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle, close-up of the spiral-fluted Watchtower Defense Tactical bolt with the bolt handle raised

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle, close-up of the pinned 20 MOA rail over the spiral-fluted bolt

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle, close-up of the TriggerTech trigger inside the Hawkins Precision trigger guard

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle, close-up of the Iota carbon fiber buttstock

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle, close-up of the Proof Research carbon fiber barrel where it leaves the receiver

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle, close-up of the custom-machined muzzle brake and the hex opening at its muzzle end

Feature

Lightened Receiver

Weight savings start at the foundation. The Stratis builds on a Watchtower Defense Tactical action with a lightened receiver and an integral lug, then carries the same idea through its carbon fiber barrel and stock.

Spiral-Fluted Bolt

The Stratis runs a spiral-fluted Watchtower Defense Tactical bolt. A roller cam cocking piece rides at the rear, and the firing pin assembly comes out for cleaning with no tools.

Pinned 20 MOA Rail

A pinned 20 MOA rail tops the Watchtower Defense Tactical action, ready for scope rings. Its 20 MOA slope tilts the scope down, which leaves more of the scope’s elevation travel for long-range shots.

Trigger Pull

The Stratis runs a TriggerTech Special tuned to 1.25 lb. The light pull breaks the shot with minimal finger pressure, so there is less to disturb your hold on the rifle.

Carbon Fiber Stock

The Iota stock is built from exposed carbon fiber twill, hand-laid and hand-finished. Custom machined pillars hold the action and bottom metal at their proper dimensions, which reduces stock fatigue and keeps the rifle accurate.

Carbon Fiber Barrel

A Proof Research carbon fiber barrel saves weight over a steel barrel of the same contour, so less weight hangs out front. Threaded 5/8×24 and made in multiple finished lengths, it is shown here at 22″ in a Sendero contour.

Self-Timing Brake

The custom-machined muzzle brake is matched to the barrel contour and self-timing, so it times without shims or crush washers. A hex opening at the muzzle end takes a removal tool: the brake comes off easily for suppressor mounting and goes back on correctly timed.

Less Weight

Lighter Where It Counts

Built for shooters who carry what they shoot, the Stratis saves weight at its core: a lightened Watchtower Defense Tactical receiver, a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel and an Iota carbon fiber stock.

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle with a carbon fiber stock leaning against a tree by a pond

Shooter on target with the Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle

Shooter kneeling in the grass with the Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle

The Details

The Core of Stratis

Iota Carbon Stock

Iota carbon fiber stock with custom machined pillars that hold the action and bottom metal in alignment.

Roller Cam Cocking Piece

Roller cam cocking piece on the Watchtower Defense Tactical action, with a firing pin assembly that comes out for cleaning with no tools.

Detachable Bottom Metal

Hawkins Precision detachable bottom metal in the stock's M5 inlet, feeding Hawkins Precision flush-fit long-action magazines.

Spiral-Fluted Bolt

Watchtower Defense Tactical bolt with spiral flutes along the body.

Pinned 20 MOA Rail

Pinned 20 MOA rail tilts the optic down, so more of the scope's elevation travel is usable at long range.

Proof Research Carbon Barrel

Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, threaded 5/8×24, saves weight over a steel barrel of the same contour.

Self-Timing Brake

Custom-machined, self-timing brake matched to the barrel contour, removable for suppressor mounting.

Caliber Configurations

22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC and .308 Win · 22″ barrel · 1:8 twist
.300 PRC · 24″ barrel · 1:9 twist

Pick a cartridge to see its load data.

0.224″BULLET DIA

1.920″CASE LENGTH

2.700″MAX OAL

62,000 psiSAAMI MAP

CARTRIDGE

22 Creedmoor

Flat, Fast, Low Recoil

DESIGNED FOR

Derrick Ratliff of Horizon Firearms took up the 22 Creedmoor wildcat in 2013 and built Horizon's first 22 Creedmoor rifles in early 2014, necking the 6.5 Creedmoor down to .224 for a flat, fast, low-recoil predator and varmint round. Hornady submitted it to SAAMI, which accepted it in January 2024.

WHY CHOOSE IT

Pick the 22 Creedmoor for coyotes and varmints, and for deer-size game where a .22 centerfire is legal. Hornady rates its 80 gr ELD-X at 3,285 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, and it drops just 31.1 in at 500 yd from a 200 yd zero, flatter than anything else in the line. It recoils the least of the six, well under a 6.5 Creedmoor, so follow-up shots and long sessions stay easy.

On the Stratis and Stratis Bravo it runs a free-floated 22-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, 1:8 twist, capped with the self-timing muzzle brake, and recoil is mild.

80grBULLET WEIGHT

3,285fpsMUZZLE VELOCITY

1,917ft·lbMUZZLE ENERGY

0.485G1 BC

Hornady Precision Hunter, 80 gr ELD-X. Hornady published data, 24″ test barrel. Its 0.485 G1 BC is the figure Hornady lists for this load. Expect lower velocity and energy, and a little more drop, from this rifle's 22″ barrel.

RANGE	PATH	VELOCITY	ENERGY
100 yd	+1.1″	3,076 fps	1,680 ft·lb
200 yd	0.0″	2,877 fps	1,470 ft·lb
300 yd	-5.3″	2,687 fps	1,282 ft·lb
400 yd	-15.4″	2,505 fps	1,114 ft·lb
500 yd	-31.1″	2,330 fps	964 ft·lb

0.5 MOAGUARANTEE WITH MATCH GRADE AMMUNITION

STRATIS · 22 CREEDMOOR · 22″ · 1:8

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STRATIS 22 CREEDMOOR · MSRP Coming soon

Caliber	22 Creedmoor
Barrel Length	22″, free-floated Proof Research carbon fiber
Twist Rate	1:8
Action Length	Long action
Magazine	Hawkins Precision flush-fit detachable, long action

Weight	6.7 lb (107 oz)
Overall Length	Varies by caliber
Parent Case	6.5 Creedmoor
Introduced	Wildcat 2013-2014, SAAMI 2024

0.264″BULLET DIA

1.920″CASE LENGTH

2.825″MAX OAL

62,000 psiSAAMI MAP

CARTRIDGE

6.5 Creedmoor

The Long-Range Standard

DESIGNED FOR

Hornady's Dave Emary and Joe Thielen designed the 6.5 Creedmoor, introduced in 2007, to requirements from Dennis DeMille of Creedmoor Sports: an off-the-shelf match cartridge accurate enough to win High Power matches and reach 1,000 yd from a short action, with less recoil than the .308.

WHY CHOOSE IT

Pick the 6.5 Creedmoor when one cartridge has to cover deer and elk-size game and still ring steel out to 1,000 yd. Hornady rates its 143 gr ELD-X at 2,700 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, with 2,315 ft·lb of energy. Recoil runs about 20 to 25 percent under a .308 Win, so it is the easy-shooting all-rounder of the line.

The Stratis and Stratis Bravo chamber it in a free-floated 22-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel with a 1:8 twist that stabilizes the heaviest 6.5 mm bullets, and recoil stays mild.

143grBULLET WEIGHT

2,700fpsMUZZLE VELOCITY

2,315ft·lbMUZZLE ENERGY

0.623G1 BC

Hornady Precision Hunter, 143 gr ELD-X. Hornady published data, 24″ test barrel. Expect lower velocity and energy, and a little more drop, from this rifle's 22″ barrel.

RANGE	PATH	VELOCITY	ENERGY
100 yd	+1.9″	2,556 fps	2,075 ft·lb
200 yd	0.0″	2,417 fps	1,855 ft·lb
300 yd	-7.9″	2,282 fps	1,654 ft·lb
400 yd	-22.4″	2,151 fps	1,470 ft·lb
500 yd	-44.5″	2,025 fps	1,302 ft·lb

0.5 MOAGUARANTEE WITH MATCH GRADE AMMUNITION

STRATIS · 6.5 CREEDMOOR · 22″ · 1:8

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STRATIS 6.5 CREEDMOOR · MSRP Coming soon

Caliber	6.5 Creedmoor
Barrel Length	22″, free-floated Proof Research carbon fiber
Twist Rate	1:8
Action Length	Long action
Magazine	Hawkins Precision flush-fit detachable, long action

Weight	6.7 lb (107 oz)
Overall Length	Varies by caliber
Parent Case	.30 TC
Introduced	Hornady 2007

0.264″BULLET DIA

2.030″CASE LENGTH

2.955″MAX OAL

65,000 psiSAAMI MAP

CARTRIDGE

6.5 PRC

The Creedmoor's Big Brother

DESIGNED FOR

Hornady developed the 6.5 PRC from a concept George Gardner of GA Precision brought to the company, and announced it in October 2017. It was built for long-range precision shooting and hunting: a compact magnum running 200 fps or more ahead of the 6.5 Creedmoor.

WHY CHOOSE IT

Pick the 6.5 PRC when you want the 6.5 Creedmoor's bullets with more speed and energy at distance. Hornady rates its 143 gr ELD-X, the same bullet as the 6.5 Creedmoor load, at 2,960 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, 260 fps faster. Hornady classes the load for medium and large game from 50 to 1,500 lb, and felt recoil is on par with a .308 Win.

On the Stratis and Stratis Bravo it gets a free-floated 22-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, 1:8 twist, and the self-timing muzzle brake takes the edge off its moderate recoil.

143grBULLET WEIGHT

2,960fpsMUZZLE VELOCITY

2,782ft·lbMUZZLE ENERGY

0.623G1 BC

Hornady Precision Hunter, 143 gr ELD-X. Hornady published data, 24″ test barrel. Expect lower velocity and energy, and a little more drop, from this rifle's 22″ barrel.

RANGE	PATH	VELOCITY	ENERGY
100 yd	+1.5″	2,808 fps	2,503 ft·lb
200 yd	0.0″	2,661 fps	2,248 ft·lb
300 yd	-6.4″	2,519 fps	2,014 ft·lb
400 yd	-18.2″	2,381 fps	1,800 ft·lb
500 yd	-36.2″	2,248 fps	1,604 ft·lb

0.5 MOAGUARANTEE WITH MATCH GRADE AMMUNITION

STRATIS · 6.5 PRC · 22″ · 1:8

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STRATIS 6.5 PRC · MSRP Coming soon

Caliber	6.5 PRC
Barrel Length	22″, free-floated Proof Research carbon fiber
Twist Rate	1:8
Action Length	Long action
Magazine	Hawkins Precision flush-fit detachable, long action

Weight	6.7 lb (107 oz)
Overall Length	Varies by caliber
Parent Case	.300 Ruger Compact Magnum family
Introduced	Announced October 2017, SAAMI 2018

0.284″BULLET DIA

2.280″CASE LENGTH

3.340″MAX OAL

65,000 psiSAAMI MAP

CARTRIDGE

7mm PRC

The Modern 7mm Magnum

DESIGNED FOR

Hornady introduced the 7mm PRC in 2022, designing the cartridge and chamber together so that long, heavy-for-caliber 7mm bullets fit in a standard long action. It sits between the 6.5 PRC and the .300 PRC for long-range hunting and match work.

WHY CHOOSE IT

Pick the 7mm PRC for Western and open-country big game, where shots run long and wind matters. Hornady rates its 175 gr ELD-X at 3,000 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, with 3,497 ft·lb of energy, and it carries the highest G1 ballistic coefficient of the six loads. Recoil is magnum-class but tolerable, roughly 30 percent under the .300 PRC.

The Stratis and Stratis Bravo give it a free-floated 22-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, 1:8 twist, on the long action it was designed for. The self-timing brake tames the recoil.

175grBULLET WEIGHT

3,000fpsMUZZLE VELOCITY

3,497ft·lbMUZZLE ENERGY

0.689G1 BC

Hornady Precision Hunter, 175 gr ELD-X. Hornady published data, 24″ test barrel. Expect lower velocity and energy, and a little more drop, from this rifle's 22″ barrel.

RANGE	PATH	VELOCITY	ENERGY
100 yd	+1.4″	2,861 fps	3,181 ft·lb
200 yd	0.0″	2,727 fps	2,890 ft·lb
300 yd	-6.0″	2,597 fps	2,620 ft·lb
400 yd	-17.2″	2,470 fps	2,371 ft·lb
500 yd	-34.2″	2,347 fps	2,141 ft·lb

0.5 MOAGUARANTEE WITH MATCH GRADE AMMUNITION

STRATIS · 7MM PRC · 22″ · 1:8

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STRATIS 7MM PRC · MSRP Coming soon

Caliber	7mm PRC
Barrel Length	22″, free-floated Proof Research carbon fiber
Twist Rate	1:8
Action Length	Long action
Magazine	Hawkins Precision flush-fit detachable, long action

Weight	6.7 lb (107 oz)
Overall Length	Varies by caliber
Parent Case	.300 PRC / .375 Ruger case family
Introduced	Hornady 2022, SAAMI 2022

0.308″BULLET DIA

2.015″CASE LENGTH

2.810″MAX OAL

62,000 psiSAAMI MAP

CARTRIDGE

.308 Win

The Benchmark .30 Caliber

DESIGNED FOR

Winchester introduced the .308 Winchester in 1952 as a sporting version of the U.S. Army's experimental T65 cartridge, chambering it first in the Model 70 rifle. Frankford Arsenal engineers started the T65 from the .300 Savage case, looking to replace the .30-06 with a smaller round of roughly equal performance.

WHY CHOOSE IT

Pick the .308 Win for deer and elk-size game and match shooting, with factory ammunition you can find almost anywhere. Hornady rates its 178 gr ELD-X at 2,600 fps from a 24-inch test barrel, and at 500 yd it still carries 1,379 ft·lb, more than the 6.5 Creedmoor load. Recoil sits a step above the 6.5 Creedmoor and close to the 6.5 PRC.

The Stratis and Stratis Bravo chamber it in a free-floated 22-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel with a 1:8 twist, finished with the self-timing muzzle brake, which keeps its moderate recoil easy to manage.

178grBULLET WEIGHT

2,600fpsMUZZLE VELOCITY

2,671ft·lbMUZZLE ENERGY

0.552G1 BC

Hornady Precision Hunter, 178 gr ELD-X. Hornady published data, 24″ test barrel. Expect lower velocity and energy, and a little more drop, from this rifle's 22″ barrel.

RANGE	PATH	VELOCITY	ENERGY
100 yd	+2.2″	2,443 fps	2,358 ft·lb
200 yd	0.0″	2,291 fps	2,074 ft·lb
300 yd	-8.8″	2,145 fps	1,818 ft·lb
400 yd	-25.2″	2,004 fps	1,587 ft·lb
500 yd	-50.2″	1,868 fps	1,379 ft·lb

0.5 MOAGUARANTEE WITH MATCH GRADE AMMUNITION

STRATIS · .308 WIN · 22″ · 1:8

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STRATIS .308 WIN · MSRP Coming soon

Caliber	.308 Win
Barrel Length	22″, free-floated Proof Research carbon fiber
Twist Rate	1:8
Action Length	Long action
Magazine	Hawkins Precision flush-fit detachable, long action

Weight	6.7 lb (107 oz)
Overall Length	Varies by caliber
Parent Case	.300 Savage
Introduced	Winchester 1952

0.308″BULLET DIA

2.580″CASE LENGTH

3.700″MAX OAL

65,000 psiSAAMI MAP

CARTRIDGE

.300 PRC

Heavy Bullets, Long Reach

DESIGNED FOR

Hornady introduced the .300 PRC in 2018 after a 10-year development process, building it on the .375 Ruger case to launch heavy-for-caliber .30-caliber bullets with precision at long range. In December 2018 Hornady announced a contract to supply it to the U.S. Department of Defense, which had tested it past 2,000 yd and selected it for its extended long-range sniper program.

WHY CHOOSE IT

Pick the .300 PRC when the shot calls for the most energy in the line, on big game at distance or on steel well past 1,000 yd. Hornady's 212 gr ELD-X starts at 3,850 ft·lb from a 24-inch test barrel and still carries 2,304 ft·lb at 500 yd. Recoil is stout, a little above a .300 Win Mag, which is where the self-timing brake earns its place.

On the Stratis and Stratis Bravo, only the .300 PRC gets a free-floated 24-inch Proof Research carbon fiber barrel with a 1:9 twist, and it recoils the hardest of the six.

212grBULLET WEIGHT

2,860fpsMUZZLE VELOCITY

3,850ft·lbMUZZLE ENERGY

0.663G1 BC

Hornady Precision Hunter, 212 gr ELD-X. Hornady published data, 24″ test barrel. This rifle's 24″ barrel matches the test barrel length; velocity from any one barrel will vary.

RANGE	PATH	VELOCITY	ENERGY
100 yd	+1.6″	2,723 fps	3,489 ft·lb
200 yd	0.0″	2,589 fps	3,156 ft·lb
300 yd	-6.8″	2,460 fps	2,849 ft·lb
400 yd	-19.3″	2,334 fps	2,565 ft·lb
500 yd	-38.3″	2,212 fps	2,304 ft·lb

0.5 MOAGUARANTEE WITH MATCH GRADE AMMUNITION

STRATIS · .300 PRC · 24″ · 1:9

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STRATIS .300 PRC · MSRP Coming soon

Caliber	.300 PRC
Barrel Length	24″, free-floated Proof Research carbon fiber
Twist Rate	1:9
Action Length	Long action
Magazine	Hawkins Precision flush-fit detachable, long action

Weight	6.7 lb (107 oz)
Overall Length	Varies by caliber
Parent Case	.375 Ruger
Introduced	Hornady 2018, SAAMI 2018

Watchtower Defense Stratis bolt-action rifle with a carbon fiber stock resting on a gate

How To Purchase

Contact your local firearms dealer for more information on the new Stratis bolt-action rifle and how to purchase. To find an authorized Watchtower Defense dealer in your area please use our dealer locator.

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Specifications

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MSRP	Coming soon
Calibers	22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, .308 Win and .300 PRC
Action	Watchtower Defense Tactical, lightened receiver, spiral-fluted bolt, tool-less firing pin assembly, roller cam cocking piece, integral lug, pinned 20 MOA rail, fits .950″-headspace prefit barrels
Barrel	Proof Research carbon fiber, free-floated, 22″ in 22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC and .308 Win (1:8 twist), 24″ in .300 PRC (1:9 twist), 22″ Sendero contour shown, threaded 5/8×24
Stock / Chassis	Iota, exposed carbon fiber twill, custom machined pillars, M5 inlet, 34 oz in long-action Proof configuration
Trigger	TriggerTech Special, tuned to 1.25 lb
Bottom Metal	Hawkins Precision detachable magazine trigger guard assembly
Magazine	Hawkins Precision flush-fit detachable, long action
Muzzle Brake	Custom-machined, self-timing, matched to barrel contour, hex muzzle opening for removal tool, removable for suppressor mounting
Optic Mounting	Pinned 20 MOA rail
Weight	6.7 lb (107 oz)
Overall Length	Varies by caliber
Colorways	Hand-painted by Bobby Keigans, each one unique, base colors Tropic Thunder Camo and Westrider Camo
Built By	Custom-built and hand-painted by Bobby Keigans, Watchtower Defense design engineer

What’s Included

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Compliance

State and local restrictions vary. See our magazine compliance page for current details, or contact your authorized Watchtower Defense dealer.

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Stratis FAQ

What is the Stratis?

The Stratis is a bolt-action precision rifle from Watchtower Defense of Tomball, Texas, custom-built and hand-painted by design engineer Bobby Keigans. It pairs a lightened Watchtower Defense Tactical receiver with a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, an Iota carbon fiber stock, Hawkins Precision detachable bottom metal, a TriggerTech Special tuned to 1.25 lb and a custom-machined, self-timing muzzle brake. Its MSRP is coming soon.

Who builds the Stratis?

The Stratis is custom-built by Watchtower Defense design engineer Bobby Keigans, who builds every rifle in the line and personally paints each one, so no two finishes match. Keigans is an award-winning Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competitor: he was the top Production finisher at the 2021 Koenig-Ruger Precision Rifle Competition and first in Production in the 2021 ALTUS Long Range Challenge Series. Every rifle is built by someone who shoots at distance himself.

Is every Stratis unique?

Yes, every Stratis is one of a kind: Watchtower Defense design engineer Bobby Keigans custom-builds each rifle and paints it by hand, so no two look alike. Even two rifles in the same base color carry different patterns, so yours will not exactly match the rifles in the photos. The finish is part of what makes each rifle its own.

Should I choose the Stratis or the Stratis Bravo?

Choose the Stratis for a lighter stock: an Iota carbon fiber stock with Hawkins Precision bottom metal and flush-fit magazines. Choose the Stratis Bravo for adjustable fit: a KRG Bravo chassis with an adjustable cheek plate, length-of-pull spacers, an ARCA-ready forend and its own AICS-pattern magazine well. Both share a Watchtower Defense Tactical action, a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, a TriggerTech Special tuned to 1.25 lb and a self-timing muzzle brake, and Bobby Keigans custom-builds and hand-paints every one.

Which calibers is the Stratis chambered in?

The Stratis is chambered in 22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC and .308 Win with a 22″ barrel and a 1:8 twist, and in .300 PRC with a 24″ barrel and a 1:9 twist. Every chambering runs a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, threaded 5/8×24, on the same long-action Watchtower Defense Tactical receiver.

What action is the Stratis built on?

The Stratis is built on a Watchtower Defense Tactical action with a lightened receiver, a spiral-fluted bolt, a firing pin assembly that comes out for cleaning without tools, a roller cam cocking piece, an integral lug and a pinned 20 MOA rail.

What barrel does the Stratis use?

The Stratis uses a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel, threaded 5/8×24 and made in multiple finished lengths. The barrel is free-floated, so the stock does not touch it ahead of the action and pressure on the forend does not shift the point of impact. A carbon fiber barrel weighs less than a steel barrel of the same contour, which keeps weight off the front of the rifle. The threaded muzzle carries the custom-machined, self-timing muzzle brake. Barrels are 22″ in 22 Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC and .308 Win, and 24″ in .300 PRC.

Can I run a suppressor on the Stratis?

Yes, the Stratis can run a suppressor where it is legal for you to own and use one. The barrel is threaded 5/8×24, and the custom-machined, self-timing muzzle brake has a hex opening at the muzzle end for a removal tool, so it comes off for suppressor mounting. The self-timing brake goes back on correctly timed, without shims or crush washers. Check that your suppressor or its mount fits a 5/8×24 thread and is rated for your caliber, and follow federal, state and local law.

What trigger does the Stratis use?

The Stratis uses a TriggerTech Special, tuned to a 1.25 lb pull. A light pull needs little finger pressure to break the shot, which leaves less to disturb your hold and makes it easier to keep the rifle on your aim point. At long range, even a small movement at the rifle moves the point of impact a long way, so a light pull helps the shot land where you aimed.

What stock does the Stratis use?

The Stratis sits in an Iota carbon fiber stock. Custom machined pillars hold the action and bottom metal at their proper dimensions, which reduces stock fatigue and keeps the rifle accurate. Its M5 inlet takes M5-pattern detachable bottom metal. On the Stratis, that is Hawkins Precision bottom metal feeding Hawkins Precision flush-fit long-action magazines.

What magazines does the Stratis use?

The Stratis takes Hawkins Precision flush-fit detachable magazines, which seat in Hawkins Precision bottom metal in the Iota stock's M5 inlet. The rifle is a long action, and the flush magazine sits level with the bottom metal, so nothing hangs below the stock to catch on a pack or a rest.

Is the Stratis optic-ready?

Yes, the Stratis is optic-ready: its Watchtower Defense Tactical action carries a pinned 20 MOA rail for scope mounting. The 20 MOA rail tilts the optic down, so more of the scope's elevation travel is usable at long range. Without that built-in angle, a scope can run out of elevation adjustment before it reaches distant targets.

How much does the Stratis weigh?

The Stratis weighs 6.7 lb (107 oz). It saves weight at its core, with a lightened Watchtower Defense Tactical receiver, a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel and an Iota carbon fiber stock.

How do I buy a Stratis?

The Stratis is in development and will deploy soon. Every Watchtower Defense firearm sells through licensed FFL dealers, and there is no checkout on this site. Use our dealer locator to find one near you. Your dealer handles the transfer and any background check the law requires.

What finish does the Stratis have?

Every Stratis is hand-painted by Watchtower Defense design engineer Bobby Keigans, so each finish is one of a kind. The rifles shown use Tropic Thunder Camo and Westrider Camo base colors. Because each rifle is painted by hand, the pattern on yours will differ from the photos, and screens render color differently, so the color you see online may not exactly match the rifle in person.

Stratis Bolt-Action Rifle

Stratis

Lightened Receiver

Spiral-Fluted Bolt

Pinned 20 MOA Rail

Trigger Pull

Carbon Fiber Stock

Carbon Fiber Barrel

Self-Timing Brake

Lighter Where It Counts

The Core of Stratis

Caliber Configurations

22 Creedmoor

STRATIS 22 CREEDMOOR · MSRP Coming soon

6.5 Creedmoor

STRATIS 6.5 CREEDMOOR · MSRP Coming soon

6.5 PRC

STRATIS 6.5 PRC · MSRP Coming soon

7mm PRC

STRATIS 7MM PRC · MSRP Coming soon

.308 Win

STRATIS .308 WIN · MSRP Coming soon

.300 PRC

STRATIS .300 PRC · MSRP Coming soon

How To Purchase

Specifications

Dealer Locator

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