I will be handloading ammo for it shortly. Many of mine are barrel blanks built for guaranteed headspace actions then I thread on the barrel myself while several of mine have been built with the action in their hands while doing so. You are using an out of date browser. Knowing I had ejection problems and accuracy issues that eventually ended up with the rifle being returned. Well-Known Member Joined Aug 10, 2003 Messages 408 Location McKinney TX Dec 25, 2005 #2 Unless Christensen Arms has changed there carbon wrap and there process I would steer way clear. With a 26-inch barrel, oversize muzzle brake, and stout chassis stock, it hits the scales at 11 pounds 12 ounces empty. Does not shoot MOA or anywhere near. I had one built with a Christensen barrel and it consistently shoots in the .3s. Have cycled ammo in magazine through the rifle with no issues. }VG-s@}M@foX{]omAzET;ghBPA_(#]X>hq5Q'g^`Fmz7OxC.,/GeBAE;V;@ endstream endobj 177 0 obj <>stream Go look through my comments, I DEFENDED CA against these rumors when I first got this gun. You do not have access to www.brownells.com. Sent back to them for warranty work. The South Fork is one of the new rifles for PRS Production Class, which must cost $2,500 or less. The large cluster of shots was at the end of the day. 0000004185 00000 n CHRISTENSEN ARMS RIDGELINE FFT - $2,417.99 .300 Ultra Mag., reloads. My complaints; the bolt is rough and difficult to close. Add to Cart. Please see my other auctions for more rare, hard to find barrels and scopes!" Arms rifles has to do with their carbon fiber barrels. Daniel Defense Delta 5. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Its probably magic that they did nothing and it improved so much but I really dont care. The __utmv cookie is set on the user's device, to enable Google Analytics to classify the visitor. Even if it's hot as hell it should only open up a bit. 0000018344 00000 n HUn@}W#H61. Service is where it is at.Bob Dosser. This consistency makes bullet drop at longer distances easier to predict, leading to more hits on target. Every single blank shot under .5 moa with no issues. At 100 yards it opens to almost 2 inches. The CA rep then proceeded to tell me that using 178s was also the problem and that 200grs would shrink it to sub MOA. This situation is something else Ive never had an issue like this with any rifle I own from any manufacturer. Action: Semi-Auto, direct-impingement gas system. If this poses a problem, CALL US before . It has the kind of performance that makes ground squirrels quake in their burrows. Bryan Litz from AB did some extreme testing of carbon barrels for heat related issues and CA was the winner. Which I was told by Christensen that this weapon is a good choice for PRS so I'd assume it should hold up to consecutive rounds it got shipped off yesterday so we'll see. They are simply the best shooting carbon barrels we have tested to date. 0000001908 00000 n Buy Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range .300 PRC 26: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 972226884 . Broz, Your are correct. Not Yet Rated. !I have returned the wrong product back to Christensen for a refund. This highly accurate, no-nonsense rifle is built around an excellent three-lug action that operates nearly effortlessly. Its TriggerTech Diamond trigger is among the best out there. I'm a NRA instructor and have shot quite a few rifles. The barrels spiraling is visually distinctive, and the trigger breaks crisply at 2 pounds 5 ounces. Ive contact all three companies involved and to make a long story short . HlSK\1Sx$cY, )?$ye);3N: S@968)_17l]rmYrO^":Iy&DxcK3ZX7 UBxsGul4kN^N2tGRtV_0B>IiY4PfHuYxWBD7eA So I was told by prophet river to sent it for warrenty work at corlane sports in British Columbia , so here I sit, its October 21 still no gun. Another problem is the barrels will move with temperature, 1st group shoots dead on the target area, next group shoots 2 inches to the left etc. But with the issues I was having I knew if I kept shooting it would show the true nature of the issue. I fell in love with this little rimfire the moment I brought it to my shoulder and dry-fired the 6-ounce trigger. I attended a Christensen Arms shoot at a local gun club. Specs: CA5five6 from Christensen Arms Caliber: 223 Wylde. 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. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. Introduced in 2018, it is rugged, simple, and accurate. Lightly textured grip green composite with black and tan webbing. Do I need to break in my barrel? I can shoot a Tac A1 half to 3/4 moa from a bag and atlas. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. I wish I could use a new hunting rifle because I want to by a Bergara premier Stalker or Mnt rifle. I spend two hours shooting Hornady 178 ELD Match. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Some are high-end rifles costing several thousand dollars, and some are inexpensive enough that you might be tempted to buy two, just because. Last time I checked, they only offered 9 and 10. I have three currently and had 6 others. At 100 my first group completely covered edge to edge of a standard ST-4. The rifle runs on Brownings smooth three-lug action and is fed by its rotary magazine, which is easy to load and utterly reliable. Sounds like you may be reading from too many fb pages. This is an impressive debut for Daniel Defense, which is a newcomer to the high-end bolt-action rifle scene. Can't get the gun to shoot groups.At 50 yards I get a 1 inch group. Who here has been behind both and if so what is your opinion if you had to choose between one or the other ? I called Krieger and ordered a blank yesterday afternoon after debating whether or not to buy a CF barrel from Proof Research. Turnaround time was 3 weeks. This is an impressive debut for Daniel Defense, which is a newcomer to the high-end bolt-action rifle scene. 0000003569 00000 n Please keep us updated. Am a bit disappointed. All Christensen Arms 1911 handguns have a 2" 5-shot 25-yard accuracy guarantee. Any thoughts on a good place to start looking for used glass? Well over 200 rounds fired and it just won't dial in. There barrels actually insulate and trap heat in, (that's what carbon fiber does) dispite what there ads claim. Weighs in at about 14 lbs with a G2 Razor 4.5-27, and Atlas CAL bipod if that helps you any. I checked all rail screws with a inlb torque wrench. How much better can we expect rifles and cartridges to perform? It is absolutely off the charts. You need a good control first. I purchased a ca ridgeline from prophet river arms in may 2022.The chamber was so tight I had trouble to eject the cartridge and the accuracy was terrible!!!!! Hunting whitetail or elk? The light weight aside, the carbon-fibre technology also meanst the . I should have saved the targets but I was so pissed I didn't think about grabbing them. We also ensure all reviews are published without moderation. In Stock. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Interesting. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 0000003959 00000 n It should not be walking like that. I ordered a muzzle brake for my Christensen .300 ultra mag. 0000008307 00000 n How durable are carbon fiber wrapped barrels? Google Analytics sets this cookie to store the traffic source or campaign by which the visitor reached the site. I still say shooter error. $749.00. I shoot maybe 10 rounds out of my steel barrel and then let it cool. UPC. Now I was also shooting multiple different ammos for the other stuff in post 2. I have way more precision rifles in 6.5, .308, .300, .22-250 than is reasonable. Handguard: 15" Aluminum Hybrid Carbon Fiber, available in M-Lok. No point in Christensen if weight is not a factor. All these cartridges shoot .243-caliber bullets at velocities in the 2700 to 2950 fps range. It does not store any personal data. Chambered in 6mm Creedmoor, it has the ability to hit targets a long way off. The cookie is set by MailChimp to record which page the user first visited. !!!! 0000005974 00000 n 0000638869 00000 n I see nothing beneficial from getting a barrel scorching hot. Are my expectations to high? I have a 300 RUM i bought a few years ago (before the ridge line introduction), and it shoots well and consistent out to 1000 yards. Like the Ridgeline, it is by no means a competition rifle, but it is no slouch at the range. JavaScript is disabled. Just to comment on the American Gunner, I've surprisingly good results with it on both my CTR and my TAC A1. Barrel: Christensen Arms 18" Free-Floated Tensioned Carbon Fiber, Hand Lapped, Bentz Match Chamber, 1:16" RH Twist, 1/2x28 TPI with Smooth Thread Protector. [lJG@I`:= *Px32.rsM)U Y.J!+,9GbocbuBh:V:khT 4y rSHpJ;WiK1h#us"g#V]V{GGG{I^|\q;v[ m#XU\5 WSurbVVUQWhpPs .o@ci |U+4S9aA;Y4z% Wbg[vok f|T 0 >* endstream endobj 33 0 obj <>stream The featherlight contour barrel helps reduce weight without adversely affecting accuracy. ovc {0H zPT%O}'.^ MZ1"{t#&Vs JavaScript is disabled. It goes against our guidelines to offer incentives for reviews. $350.00 + $24.00 shipping. 3 RANGER 22 STRUCTURE MODEL . But its important to note that the astounding accuracy of todays off-the-shelf production rifles owes a lot to advancements in cartridge development. It took months and months of saving to be able to purchase this rifle. Have any of you tried the short chamber offerings in these barrels? I just purchased an MPR in 300prc I have put about 100 rounds through this rifle and I can say it is a flat out tack driver, I love the folding stock makes it easy to pack, I put a sig sauer scope on it, also a carbon fiber bipod which matches up nicely with the barrel. I own 2 Christensen Rifles. 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. call john mogle . They remove a lot of steel when profiling the barrel which induces stress in the barrel. I was told that the action was re-Ceracoated and the bottom plate was replaced. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. My family has had an FFL for years. Labeled Verified, theyre about genuine experiences.Learn more about other kinds of reviews. Was called back in a very timely manner and the question was answered by staff, who by the way, had mounted the bipod on the very rifle I had. Learn more . Or when you all are purchasing them are you buying blanks and having a gunsmith spin them up for you? I followed it up with Christensen Rings and base. IMO CA having this policy on their website is just an out to allow them to brush off defects on to the owner. Action. 3 ROUNDS. Its no coincidence that the most accurate rifles Ive tested over the years are chambered in the hottest new roundsthe 6.5 Creedmoor, 6 Creedmoor, and, more recently, the 6.5 PRC. I wanted to find out what the opinion is regarding Christensen Arms barrels? I would try a different scope before I blamed the rifleI agree with Cory - You can not accurately draw the conclusion you have from the targets you have shown. I was sorta on the fence on them, but have more confidence after reading all the positive reviews. Many factors influence accuracy such as ammunition, conditions, shooter ability, etc. G endstream endobj 178 0 obj <>stream I have been a long time reader but not an official member. Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Rem 700 Short Chambered Barrel, 300 Win Mag 26" 1:10 Twist. A few days later, I went into The Armories in Winter Garden Florida and purchased a Christensen Arms rifle. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 691328237713. Weve had countless ca rifles. My family has had an FFL for years. Look up on this very site (300 ultra mag ABS barrel review) Maybe a one time thing maybe not? Shooting steel to 1k? I wish they used krieger, or hart barrels. Unopened or handled. Nothing but good to say about all. It kept walking down. Looking at a 308 now. It's heat soak Like all these reports of heat issues with CA barrels are completely true. I love my gun but I always need a cheek riser. 0000012285 00000 n Mine shoots damn good with both factory and reloads. @*~13J8cujZ,,;0upX! (wC^,fQS(W=VNkv ] endstream endobj 175 0 obj <>stream Breaking in a barrel consists of a series of shooting and cleaning sequences. In comparison, a competitor's rifle with a 26-inch steel varmint/target barrel weighs 11 poundsthat's 4.3 pounds of extra weight the Ridgeline doesn't have. I've been using a TFM for PRS without issues like that, there's definitely something up with the barrel or the rifle in general that's making it do weird things. The latest entrant in this field is the 6 GT, the brainchild of rifle builder George Gardner and Tom Jacobs, maker of Vaportrail bullets, and a world-class benchrest shooter. And it sure as shit shouldn't be a 10in shift at a 100 yards in a .300 made to shoot at a thousand. Pretty disappointed with service. Cookie set to track when someone clicks through a Klaviyo email to a website. I would imagine the whole process of bonding/wrapping the barrels, turning them, stress relief and other work going into it adds several compounding factors. Gun would not come close to a 1 inch group. Twist Rate: 1:8. They fit perfectly. The Proof barrels Ive seen shoot lights out, as good as any custom tube. When I walked the rep through my barn sized groupings and insane wandering zero, the CA representative was entirely dismissive and LAUGHED saying "well yeah this happens to all guns when they heat up". This doesnt look like a traditional hunting rifle, but dont let that fool you. Many people may have good experience with CA but it isn't worth the risk of getting one of these lemons. 198 customer reviews of Christensen Arms. This is due to outside of the barrel sleeves not being concentric with the bore. It has a lot of nice touches, including flush-mounted QD cups and an adjustable cheekpiece and is one of the most accurate rifles for the money. Save big on firearms, accessories, tactical gear, clothing, and ammunition from now until March 29. I usually shoot around MOA from this location. I see that undocumented and unsupported garbage too. Weve seen a number of tactical/hunter hybrids recently, but the B-14 HMR really nailed the concept. Hopefully you find a easy fix or they take care of the problem because the Christiansen rifles I've seen and handled definitely have the look and feel of quality. Hotjar sets this cookie to detect the first pageview session of a user. You literally gave us NOTHING to go off of. I sent it back for repair under warranty. Is my understanding correct that the first shots you fired in this range session was the 25 round group where the rifle was walking while warming up? Over the years Ive tested dozens of new rifles, putting them all through the same rigorous protocol of shooting multiple 5-shot groups with different types of factory ammo. Christensen Arms 700 338 Lapua 26" Factory Carbon Rifle Barrel For Remington 700. At just under 7.5 pounds, it is super-portable and handy. They build them a lot better, and the list above proves it. They seem more than willing to help me out. But not a pant load. It is one of the most accurate rifles out of the box weve shot. .375 H&H MAG. Their website says, "Fits any standard Remington 700. BOLT-ACTION. I have an older Christensen Arms rifle. Free shipping for many products! (excepting firearms, which must ship to FFL). Might be a foolish question but is the barrel torqued on well? I mounted a S&B Mil Pm 3x12. After talking for 10 minutes the rep begrudgingly offered me to send in my rifle under warranty but I was so pissed I said I'd call him back if/when I decide to do so. Has anyone tried the short chambered options for these barrels, then setting head spacing yourself? Shooting the bergara from the XLR chassis a a WORLD of difference from that Mega Orias chassis. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. This has been very helpful for me. I am not surprised. 0000013007 00000 n . The only x other issue I had was I got the manual for a MPR rifle instead of the ELR. Inspired by decades of experience with carbon fiber and other advanced aerospace materials, Christensen Arms manufactures highly accurate and lightweight firearms that stand in a class of their own. Send us a message and one of our reps will get back to you. Finish, fit and machining are excellent. 0000007024 00000 n Either from Christensen themselves or Midwest Gun Works? Nowhere closer to having any resemblance of a zero. QEw%!-(Vq b> l~ ! This with factory Norma 150 grain soft point ammo. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? The Traverse weighs in starting at 7.3 pounds and is backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee. Prophet river sells only , corlane sports fixes only in this case (I didnt buy from them ) and Christensen arms only builds the gun , they dont sell or fix them !! 2023 Christensen Arms. The darn thing shoots lights out now with no stiff bolt. My experience with Christensen CS has not been impressive. I saw the wrapped barrel years ago on a hunting show and got excited after researching it I will stick with a little more weight, better accuracy and longer life. A Ridgeline FFT, .300 Win Mag. . Introducing: The Modern Precision Pistol FEATURED COMPONENTS SHOP OUR STORE #CHRISTENSENARMS STAY ARMED WITH UPDATES AND SPECIAL OFFERS Only time will tell if its the barrel or not, so I'm looking forward to seeing what happens when another shooter tries it. My 700 in a krg same thing. I'm also shooting from a relatively uncomfortable patch of ground. It was not consistent either and I'd experience groups and group shifts from 4 inches to over 10 inches. Two in the last 2 weeks alone. CA offers a very expensive detachable plate, well worth the money. Be aware that the weight and mass are still there in this Christensen AR-15 Carbon Fiber Barrel. I mounted the Spuhr and Razor using manufacture specs, using rosin on the interior of the rings and triple checking all torque readings. After 5 strings the groups were so open I had trouble identifying which shot was from which string on the 4 quadrants of my ST-4. He is a very experienced shooter/reloader with many miles under his belt. I fired first 10, rolled over to spotting scope and he fired last 10 right after. Plenty of the CTR groups are walking all over too but not as bad as the 25 round group from the MPR. And finally got it. At 50, I would be able to get a 3 or 4 round group in a roughly 4 inch group (still so unacceptable) and then I'd get a unpredictable POI shift from 4 to 10! I see the benefit of CF Barrels, and this, while disappointing, has not turned me off to them. Always sold out online. Hotjar sets this cookie to identify a new users first session. I just purchased my first Christensen Arms Firearm. The first 3 groups are good accuracy minus the flyers which is probably shooter error, the 3rd group has a POI shift which is probably also shooter error from not being consistent behind the gun. Hopefully a competent shooter, so that you can trust his results. I've had the chance to shoot both a Bergara Premier LRP Elite and a Chistensen TFM in the past year (more experience with the TFM), so here's my brief comparison between the two: I have a HMR in 6.5 that has about 600 rounds through it with zero problems.It shoots .4/.5 with handloaded 130 Berger hunting vld's over 42 grains of H4350.The only complaint I have with the rifle is that I wish it had a heavier profile barrel than a #5 contour. A radial stainless-steel muzzle brake is threaded on the barrel, which has 5/8 . Reloading- What pressure signs do you stop at. It is magnificent and dead on! The thumbhole stock fits like a custom suit. Has anyone who owns a Christensen Arms rifle had a problem with them grouping poorly? If you cannot resolve the problem please contact Christensen Arms immediately. It was a hot swap. But what they all have in common is a remarkable ability to cluster their shots into tiny groups under real-world conditions. That's why they only last 200 rounds.
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