First, the Christensen Arms Mesa rifle has a 416R stainless steel barrel with a featherweight contour. Have any of you tried the short chamber offerings in these barrels? I usually shoot around MOA from this location. Shooting steel to 1k? These cartridges are engineered to get bullets off to the best possible start by making sure the projectile is oriented as straight as possible in relation to the bore, which is done via steep shoulder angles, a minimal case taper, and tight throat dimensions. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. }VG-s@}M@foX{]omAzET;ghBPA_(#]X>hq5Q'g^`Fmz7OxC.,/GeBAE;V;@
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You must log in or register to reply here. I'm definitely a fan of the XLR over the Mega Orias chassis, even though it's just an Element chassis, but then again I also shoot an XLR on my own match rifle currently so I know I'm slightly biased. Turnaround time was 3 weeks. . Unopened or handled. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. accurate firearm with cutting-edge, aerospace technology thats not With a 26-inch barrel, oversize muzzle brake, and stout chassis stock, it hits the scales at 11 pounds 12 ounces empty. H|Un0+(,J~D(QCL;jdI!.-zP`0a1=T7zF67r QN d^Hf"YlsO'a&I.AD11*Q&0J
BZ\y/s9 (u8itlpa I want to start off by saying I am no rookie when it comes to long guns. Christensen Arms Carbon Tension Barrel is made from a 416R button rifled, lapped barrel blank. The barrels spiraling is visually distinctive, and the trigger breaks crisply at 2 pounds 5 ounces. when your wrapping carbon fibre with a little skinny barrel underneith is fine with normal magnums and nonmagnums, the problem with the 300 ultra is it heats up the barrel too much because the steel is so thin and will actually burn the barrel out in around 200 rounds, now that is just what I read from a few people and I can't remember on which You won't find many horror stories here! 0000638869 00000 n
For $2,400 this thing should be resilient and reliable. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Good rifles will print some loads very well. Its called the Switch because you can easily swap out barrels. I own 2 Christensen Rifles. The blind box mag is the pits and will be replaced. I see that undocumented and unsupported garbage too. No offense but your CTR groups are far from bugholes or consistent either. If I could sell this monstrosity and buy an MPA, or hell even another budget ass plastic ass Savage (I <3 my savage, no offense to you) Id do it in an instant. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. I appreciate all the factual based information from everyone. The second question is: Whats the most accurate hunting rifle made? The answer to that is a lot simpler. 9. The Pro Hunter is a near-perfect expression of the modern long-range hunting rifle. Mag. I called Christensen Arms and received a rude reception. 0000011915 00000 n
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The turnaround time was impressive, the work was not. Thats why Christensen Arms builds an exceptionally lightweight. Like yeah thanks for that wisdom guy. Carbon fiber is also excellent. ovc
{0H zPT%O}'.^ MZ1"{t#&Vs They make them in-house (instead of using something like a Proof barrel) and the problem is that they're either . A 416R stainless steel-barreled MRP will tip the scales between 8.4 and 9.6 pounds. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Theres no such thing as an inaccurate Anschutzthe company makes some of the most accurate rifles in the worldso I wasnt surprised when it clustered bullets in ragged little holes on target. I am an unabashed fan of the Fix, and the MPR is Fix'ish, while being a little warmer to the touch for cold weather hunting. Thats why Christensen Arms builds an exceptionally lightweight, Has anyone tried the short chambered options for these barrels, then setting head spacing yourself? The three rifles I built using ca barrels shot sub quarter minute chambered in 300 wsm, 7-270wsm, and 6.5 SAUM. Easy Day. The South Fork is one of the new rifles for PRS Production Class, which must cost $2,500 or less. Gunnison, UT United States 84634.Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy. My $950 RPR does this after a fast 30rds at distance and a zero check at 100 with a HOT barrel and can. I bought a 22 LR from Al's sporting goods in Idaho Falls Idaho. 0000002423 00000 n
I would also say that you should make sure he adjusts the LOP and cheek to his needs. I wonder if Christensen would do it. Im highly educated and I know when I don't know what Im doing. Either from Christensen themselves or Midwest Gun Works? The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. Many have commented get about 500 rounds through it and then come back and tell us how it is going. 691328237713. Great service and communication with Christianson Arms. Meet the newest and most compact addition to our firearm lineup, ready for backpacking or back-country hunting. All of it was 140gr American Gunner. Very Pleased !!!! That's why they only last 200 rounds. Christensen Arms 8010116800. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's pageview limit. Are my muzzle threads different? Also the fact the POI shift would change relative to round count and periods of rest is really indicative of bad barrel deficiencies. The rifle is going back to be checked out. a burden to carry all day even if you dont get to take a shot. Hotjar sets this cookie to detect the first pageview session of a user. Shooting the bergara from the XLR chassis a a WORLD of difference from that Mega Orias chassis. Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. 0000001076 00000 n
The staff that attended was the real deal. Like the Ridgeline, it is by no means a competition rifle, but it is no slouch at the range. The ones that didnt Were promptly taken care of. They seem more than willing to help me out. A 3rd shooter fired 2 groups thru it. Holy shit another one of these. I was debating on a .338 Lapua (Savage, Christensen Arms, MPA, Sako, and custom build). Maybe not a big deal but thought it was worth mentioning. Off the bench, the Switch is one of the most accurate guns weve shot. The MPR is a fairly light rifle, even with the . The front end of the barrel was ceracoated, the shade doesnt quite match. I mounted the Spuhr and Razor using manufacture specs, using rosin on the interior of the rings and triple checking all torque readings. Picture of the gun below. Google Analytics sets this cookie to inhibit request rate. -; lY\Y? 01 CLEAR BORE First make sure that the barrel is clean and free of any oil or solvents from the manufacturing process. I keep hearing shooter error, some of it is, no one is perfect. JavaScript is disabled. With a price tag under $700, this Mauser is one of the most accurate deer rifles youll find for the money. "++CHRISTENSEN ARMS 14 6.5 PRC" SKU: 3665153. . He didn't really elaborate as to measurements of groups but he seemed less than impressed. 0000012285 00000 n
But what they all have in common is a remarkable ability to cluster their shots into tiny groups under real-world conditions. In gusty 15mph wind! The occurrence of POI shift would roughly correspond to the length of time between strings. Some are high-end rifles costing several thousand dollars, and some are inexpensive enough that you might be tempted to buy two, just because. I emailed eurooptic and was told basically that I was smoking the barrel and that it's not designed for any high volume of fire, and that anything more than 5 rounds at a time is abusing it. Be aware that the weight and mass are still there in this Christensen AR-15 Carbon Fiber Barrel. It is not the shooter. Do I need to break in my barrel? Now I was also shooting multiple different ammos for the other stuff in post 2. Buy Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range .300 PRC 26: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 972226884 . The weight is somewhat average/light for a standard, pencil or light profile barrels. I hope your gun issues get resolved. CHRISTENSEN ARMS RIDGELINE FFT - $2,417.99 But it is a hell of a precision hunting rifle too. inch shift and a group I can't even measure. At these speeds, it is easier to minimize the differences in muzzle velocity from one shot to the next. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Please see my other auctions for more rare, hard to find barrels and scopes!" I had never "shot" a Christensen Arms gun, nor did I know anything about them. In fact, the total package with the Leupold VX-6HD 2-1242 scope weighed in at eight pounds three ounces. This is due to outside of the barrel sleeves not being concentric with the bore. Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Wrapped MSR Barrel, 6.5 Creedmoor 24" 1:8, Rifle Length Gas System. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Just sprayed all types of ammo. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? The cylindrical machined titanium action is mated to a Christensen Arms 416R stainless steel, featherlight contour, bead-blasted barrel with removable stainless steel radial brake. I was THRILLED to pick up this rifle and told everyone this was to be my lifetime precision gun. Introduced in 2018, it is rugged, simple, and accurate. Cookie Notice The barrel lining is made from match-grade 416R stainless steel . Buy Christensen Arms Ranger 22 LR 18" Threaded Barrel 10rd 801-12002-00: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 973715588 . Checked all hardware for proper torque. 0000003569 00000 n
I wish they used krieger, or hart barrels. If you are experiencing accuracy . The light weight aside, the carbon-fibre technology also meanst the . I have definitely heard some horror stories about Christensen Arms, however the stories I have heard of were more related to chambering issues. I mounted a Razor ii in a Spuhr unimount. It was a hot swap. The first day at the range I shot 1/2 and under at 100, with FACTORY 180 gr accubonds and 180 gr BT. This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. 0000008307 00000 n
The contour is my favorite and I have had great accuracy with it this last year. Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Rem 700 Short Chambered Barrel, 300 Win Mag 26" 1:10 Twist. I will continue to buy and recommend Christensen rifles. QEw%!-(Vq
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l~ ! It should not be walking like that. For a listing of our Brownells Europe representatives. This includes gear reviews, features on technical innovations, stories on shooting techniques and general hunting coverage with the occasional fishing story thrown into the mix. I have way more precision rifles in 6.5, .308, .300, .22-250 than is reasonable. At this point I'm going to email christensen. Thanks for the review. We can take a clue from the world of target shooting. 24 inch heavy carbon fiber wrapped barrel plus a muzzle device. Two in the last 2 weeks alone. Took it to THREE separate gun stores around town and none of their rifle accept it. Would I normally shoot 20 rounds of anything back to back like that? I'm also shooting from a relatively uncomfortable patch of ground. At 100 my first group completely covered edge to edge of a standard ST-4. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Its probably magic that they did nothing and it improved so much but I really dont care. It is more accurate than I am. I will always admit when I dont know what I dont know; but occasionally it's something else. VXS|+]7 I'd readjust my Razor ii zero and what do you know, if it wouldn't jump halfway across the paper again. I really like the gun but accuracy is very poor. YouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data. Received the wrong muzzle brake, then was told that since my rifle is pre 2012, Christensen doesnt make those muzzle brakes anymore!!! I also find it very interesting that with the exception of 2 rounds your Tikka 25 shot group is in a diagonal string in the same direction and all as the MPR, just not as wide. They build them a lot better, and the list above proves it. I was wanting one in 300 Norma. Bentz chamber They remove a lot of steel when profiling the barrel which induces stress in the barrel. On the other hand my match rifles don't shift POI during a 20 round string. 0000004072 00000 n
Many of you have asked how is the Christensen doing. The Mesa FFT is a great solution for backcountry hunting. }pnR_qfC_;U~qhvyyz~7Y@v{wJ)'nH^_sqjxe{&
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I routinely shoot "long distance" at Marine Base Quantico on the Marine Corps Shooting Team Club's 1000 yard ranges. Weve seen a number of tactical/hunter hybrids recently, but the B-14 HMR really nailed the concept. 0000638807 00000 n
I would regularly receive notices that the item I wanted was available - but when I attempted to purchase the item - the same day - it was "out of stock". Last time I checked, they only offered 9 and 10. The first is: What are the best rifles money can buy these days? Well, if you want an answer to that, pour some whiskey and pull up a chair because there are many layers to that question and were going to be here a while. I just purchased a CA Mesa in 300WM. Every company can have stuff come out with issues, it's how they stand behind it that matters. It is absolutely off the charts. Love my Christensen Arms barrel blank I had chambered in a 300 PRC by the shop I use. I spend two hours shooting Hornady 178 ELD Match. Competing on PRS matches? My MPR shot unimpressive groups with factory ammo as well, but not quite as bad as those. Well, I was finally able to get out to the range again with the "Good Ammo" that I had on hand. That is why I am trying to reach out to see what actual real world experience is with them. .375 H&H MAG. Daniel Defense Delta 5. Manufacturer: Christensen Model: Ranger 22 . Looking at a 308 now. I bought a new 28 Nosler in March and the barrel alignment was so bad i couldnt even zero my scope (Tangent Theta 3x15, so not a junker) at 100 yards with its available elevation OR windage. 20 39
The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. I have definitely heard some horror stories about Christensen Arms, however the stories I have heard of were more related to chambering issues. It took months and months of saving to be able to purchase this rifle. :e2vr=xnc>/r\9KRs75I3. G
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Real world testing is what you will get here. The communications and quick responses to my questions from Jeff, Kystren and Michelle made the purchase of of my rifle a great experience. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit. I have also ordered probably six 30 cal carbon blanks, a few 6.5's, and a 223 along with a few 338's. Every single blank shot under .5 moa with no issues. . IMO CA having this policy on their website is just an out to allow them to brush off defects on to the owner. Sounds like you may be reading from too many fb pages. Go look through my comments, I DEFENDED CA against these rumors when I first got this gun. Send us a message and one of our reps will get back to you. 0000005974 00000 n
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