Imagine a bolt-action rifle that slips into your backpack like a laptop, folds down to a backpack-friendly 19.5 inches, and still delivers sub-MOA precision at 1,000 yards. That’s the promise of Gunwerks’ Skunkwerks Tiny AF rifle package, straight out of their mad-scientist special projects division. With an ultra-short 11.25-inch carbon fiber-wrapped barrel and the folding ClymR stock—already a game-changer in their lineup—this isn’t just a novelty; it’s precision engineering shrunk to the size of a sawed-off without the NFA headaches. Chambered in .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor, it pairs with suppressors and optics for a complete get in, get out hunting or defensive setup that weighs under 7 pounds loaded. Skunkwerks didn’t skimp: the action is a custom LRX with a 60-degree bolt throw, titanium components, and adjustable everything from trigger to cheek riser.
For the 2A community, Tiny AF is a middle finger to the assault weapon hysterics who claim compact firearms are for urban chaos rather than backcountry utility. This rifle embodies the spirit of innovation that the Second Amendment protects—pushing boundaries on portability without crossing into restricted territory. Think takedown lever-actions on steroids: perfect for pilots, pilots, overlanders, or anyone dodging airline baggage fees while chasing mule deer in the Rockies. In a post-ATF brace rule world, its non-NFA compliance (no pistol brace BS here) means it’s ready for SBR conversion if you want, but shines as a full rifle. Gunwerks is pricing it around $5K-$7K fully tricked out, proving high-end compactness doesn’t have to bankrupt you like some HK prototypes.
The implications? This accelerates the arms race in ultralight, ultra-portable precision rifles, forcing competitors like Christensen Arms or Proof Research to up their folding game. For hunters and preppers, it’s a paradigm shift: why lug a 40-inch clunker when Tiny AF packs 300-yard punch in a 20-inch folder? Skunkwerks just handed the 2A crowd a compact king that screams rights in action, reminding regulators that American ingenuity will always outmaneuver bureaucracy. If you’re building a minimalist go-bag rifle, this is your new benchmark—grab one before the waitlist explodes.
