The two-lug bolt gun is wickedly fast and easy to run. If you cannot resolve the problem please contact Christensen Arms immediately. They seem more than willing to help me out. The second question is: Whats the most accurate hunting rifle made? The answer to that is a lot simpler. And it sure as shit shouldn't be a 10in shift at a 100 yards in a .300 made to shoot at a thousand. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Brownings latest delivers top-notch long-range hunting performance at an attainable price, as the company was able to shave costs by making the new stock in-house. They are great barrels. The bottom plate doesnt appear to have been replaced, there are still traces of the dark discoloration visible. Like it said in my last post though, by your original post it seems like you shot the MPR first warming up. You must log in or register to reply here. Thanks for the review. 0000003569 00000 n and they took care of that. Spoke with Christensen today. I mounted a S&B Mil Pm 3x12. Plenty of the CTR groups are walking all over too but not as bad as the 25 round group from the MPR. But I could be wrong. This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. The __utmv cookie is set on the user's device, to enable Google Analytics to classify the visitor. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I feel that Christensen rifles are of the highest quality and the best value out there. With carbon fiber on the fore-end and barrel, and a skeletonized folding stock, the MPR weighs just over 8 pounds and is quite portable. There barrels actually insulate and trap heat in, (that's what carbon fiber does) dispite what there ads claim. $799.99. He advised it should be able to keep a decent group with 20 rounds. 0000001908 00000 n I was debating on a .338 Lapua (Savage, Christensen Arms, MPA, Sako, and custom build). 0000638076 00000 n 0000011915 00000 n ovc {0H zPT%O}'.^ MZ1"{t#&Vs Im highly educated and I know when I don't know what Im doing. Can't get the gun to shoot groups.At 50 yards I get a 1 inch group. How much better can we expect rifles and cartridges to perform? I'd readjust my Razor ii zero and what do you know, if it wouldn't jump halfway across the paper again. I asked for assistance in picking the scope. to identify and resolve the problem. Free shipping for many products! We take them on trade all the time for our custom rifles. At these speeds, it is easier to minimize the differences in muzzle velocity from one shot to the next. accurate firearm with cutting-edge, aerospace technology thats not 0000011195 00000 n I was gearing towards Christensen and Sako, but decided to go custom. 0000012285 00000 n 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. It can't just disappear. 0000009282 00000 n Mine, in 6.5 CM, has turned in numerous bug-hole groups, including a .181-inch screamer. It delivers exceptional accuracy and performance for the price. Mine shoots damn good with both factory and reloads. Nowhere closer to having any resemblance of a zero. CAs recommends a "barrel break in" that is completely ridiculous. I suspect they will have the 1:8s soon if they dont already. and our I love my gun but I always need a cheek riser. 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. . I was THRILLED to pick up this rifle and told everyone this was to be my lifetime precision gun. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. He is a very experienced shooter/reloader with many miles under his belt. Always sold out online. send it back it has a quarantee. It is more accurate than I am. I had never "shot" a Christensen Arms gun, nor did I know anything about them. With factory Hornady 108-grain ELD Match loads, it shoots .5 MOA (or better), making 1,000-yard hits on steel with relative ease. Many factors influence accuracy such as ammunition, conditions, shooter ability, etc. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Hunting whitetail or elk? Find out how we combat fake reviews. It is contoured for a lightweight profile and chambered with the 22 lr. Some are high-end rifles costing several thousand dollars, and some are inexpensive enough that you might be tempted to buy two, just because. Looking at a 308 now. Obviously guns have a POI shift but it should be at least be repeatable or make some sense. It shoots Hornady 140 Match, 140 AM gunner and 143 Precision Hunter ammo into tight groups. 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!!!!! You literally gave us NOTHING to go off of. Who makes the barrels for them, or are they built completely inhouse? It is a great $2000 paper weight. Maybe not a big deal but thought it was worth mentioning. I checked all rail screws with a inlb torque wrench. The communications and quick responses to my questions from Jeff, Kystren and Michelle made the purchase of of my rifle a great experience. 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". Can't wait to shoot it. They seem willing to help, but are not the sharpest tools in the shed. I randomly attempted to purchase the item and I got it.Thank You. ~!m"2ie )a+BPE VXS|+]7 Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's pageview limit. I have an older Christensen Arms rifle. I still say shooter error. HlK0EZB"%Jxk0P;@v{8q"@?oM|s yO"EU7-=QKK.~H_wmT^zi #jWcyD"}ea2CJT)>EBUS1J_^QFplr2 Its TriggerTech Diamond trigger is among the best out there. Would I normally shoot 20 rounds of anything back to back like that? Proof Research 338 Whisper Carbon Fiber Barrel - 1:9.4. The rifle runs on Brownings smooth three-lug action and is fed by its rotary magazine, which is easy to load and utterly reliable. It's not recoil or anything for me, it's just general compatibility of attachments since I know a bunch of people make items like Arca rails for XLR chassis but hadn't honestly even heard of Mega Orias prior to looking up more details on the Bergara. Bryan Litz from AB did some extreme testing of carbon barrels for heat related issues and CA was the winner. 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. Google Analytics sets this cookie, to determine new sessions/visits. Just $1 per month , Among the dozens of accurate production rifles weve tested over the years, these are the best for long-range precision hunting, We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. 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. This is a True/False flag set by the cookie. 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. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. 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. Christensen Arms Ranger 22 .22 LR 18" Threaded Barrel 10 Rds 801-12002-00; Item Description; 100% New In The Box. You need a good control first. Its called the Switch because you can easily swap out barrels. Requested URL: www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-barrels-parts/bolt-action-6.5-creedmoor-carbon-fiber-barrel, User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 15_3_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/15.3 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. However, no POI shift was ever the same and never returned to a previous zero. You must log in or register to reply here. The only x other issue I had was I got the manual for a MPR rifle instead of the ELR. I sent it back for repair under warranty. I would recommend Christernsen Firearms to my students if there looking for a light weight and accurate rifle that did not beat you to death. A few days later, I went into The Armories in Winter Garden Florida and purchased a Christensen Arms rifle. 0000003959 00000 n I didnt know you could buy CA barrels. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Meet our award-winning MPR, awarded the SI Golden Bullseye 2020 Rifle of the Year., This website or its third-party tools process personal data.In case of sale of your personal information, you may opt out by using the link. ergonomic platform featuring a palma stainless steel barrel along with a carbon fiber, composite stock. That is why I am trying to reach out to see what actual real world experience is with them. The action is very very nice to cycle. 0000003863 00000 n I own several Bergaras, none of them have ever had anything broken the actions run smooth in B-14s and Premiers and I cannot complain about the accuracy. Does not shoot MOA or anywhere near. Easy Day. I was a bit hesitant after reading so many negative reviews but went with CA. 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 site. HUn@}W#H61. Every company can have stuff come out with issues, it's how they stand behind it that matters. I was debating on a .338 Lapua (Savage, Christensen Arms, MPA, Sako, and custom build). 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 . My experience with customer service is first in class. If the rifle is properly bedded, the scope munts and rings good to go, and the scope is good too that pretty much leaves the barrel. Will try it again this weekend to see if its fixed. Tolerance and modern milling means there is no need for a "break in" anymore. They make them in-house (instead of using something like a Proof barrel) and the problem is that they're either . My dealer tells me Christensen had some problems because they sourced out some things, but now things are done in-house except like the Triggertech triggers. Hotjar sets this cookie to identify a new users first session. The 6 BR has been a mainstay target round for many years, and theres a pack of similar cartridges that have derived from it or are built around similar concepts, including the 6 BRX, 6 BRA, 6mm Norma BR, 6 XC, and 6 Dasher. I have definitely heard some horror stories about Christensen Arms, however the stories I have heard of were more related to chambering issues. Please see my other auctions for more rare, hard to find barrels and scopes!" Thats why Christensen Arms builds an exceptionally lightweight, HlSK\1Sx$cY, )?$ye);3N: S@968)_17l]rmYrO^":Iy&DxcK3ZX7 UBxsGul4kN^N2tGRtV_0B>IiY4PfHuYxWBD7eA Has anyone tried the short chambered options for these barrels, then setting head spacing yourself? The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. 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. 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 just purchased a CA Mesa in 300WM. good luck with yours. The carbon-fiber wrapped 26" 416R stainless steel barrel is backed by Christensen Arms with a sub-MOA guarantee. https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/christensen-arms-mpr-initial-review.6879393/, Failure to feed Custom Shop RPR 6.5 Creedmoor, Christensen Arms MPA .308 Proven TACK driver, Carbon Fiber Wrapped 16 Barrel, Blessed Rifle Shoots .5 MOA w FACTORY LOADS, Christensen Arms MPR Handguard Top Rail Solution, Christensen arms 6.5 prc with McMillan game hunter stock. The light weight aside, the carbon-fibre technology also meanst the . Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit. So, to answer that question about the most accurate rifles madehere they are. But they have all shot really well so take that as you will. The featherlight contour barrel helps reduce weight without adversely affecting accuracy. Introduced in 2018, it is rugged, simple, and accurate. He just bought a RPR 6mm and he did tell me how well he thought it shot, as in he was impressed with it's accuracy. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Caliber. How are your barrels rifled? Snow is Shooting Editor of Outdoor Life, where he oversees the publications firearms and shooting coverage. I own several nice firearms and the quality of this Christensen is heads and shoulders above any of my other guns. Do I need to break in my barrel? As youll see, some are made for competition, and some are made for hunting. My 700 in a krg same thing. This is due to outside of the barrel sleeves not being concentric with the bore. But a shift AND spread of 4 -10 inches at 100 yards for a $2,300!!!! Just to comment on the American Gunner, I've surprisingly good results with it on both my CTR and my TAC A1. The Ranger 22 comes with a zero m.o.a. Such a large group it wasn't even measurable. I got the magazines I needed in very quick time. 0000002730 00000 n 0000638807 00000 n The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". My $950 RPR does this after a fast 30rds at distance and a zero check at 100 with a HOT barrel and can. Rest assured, you will still benefit from our vast product selection and industry-leading customer service. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and theyll be displayed as long as an account is active. Verification can help ensure real people write reviews about real companies. Please keep us updated. Best Group: .200 in. My complaints; the bolt is rough and difficult to close. 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. Capacity. The 6.5 PRC is a real pleasure to shoot. 0000004072 00000 n I'm a NRA instructor and have shot quite a few rifles. "This is a Christensen Arms 700 338 Lapua 26" Factory Carbon Rifle Barrel For Remington 700. Junk. Carbon fiber is also excellent. Like thats basic physics, pretty sure its called the thermodynamics Obviously hot barrels have a POI shift. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Full disclosure in case my previous comments came off as me advocating for a Christensen Arms over a Bergara because I stand to benefit from it, I no longer work for a Christensen dealer and have no skin in the game (nor could I help OP score any kind of deal on one). 0000001368 00000 n 0000010303 00000 n In fact, the total package with the Leupold VX-6HD 2-1242 scope weighed in at eight pounds three ounces. Bolt Carrier Group: Black Nitride Finish. Last time I checked, they only offered 9 and 10. 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. Many have commented get about 500 rounds through it and then come back and tell us how it is going. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I wonder if Christensen would do it. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". 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. Thanks again. I keep hearing shooter error, some of it is, no one is perfect. I'm wondering if their carbon fiber barreling is just a gimmick. They are simply the best shooting carbon barrels we have tested to date. Barrel: 16" 416R Stainless Steel Aerograde Carbon Fiber Wrapped. I am a bit less than pleased. Thank you so much for this .. exactly what I was looking for .. . Sent the rifles serial number and specifics to that rifle. i cant remember is this their match grade barrel. I want to start off by saying I am no rookie when it comes to long guns. Even if it's hot as hell it should only open up a bit. Have any of you tried the short chamber offerings in these barrels? I am not surprised. 2023 Christensen Arms. I see nothing beneficial from getting a barrel scorching hot. I mounted a Razor ii in a Spuhr unimount. Fast response and helpful. Will update sometime next week when I get to the range. QEw%!-(Vq b> l~ ! Its been 2 weeks now and no return answer since they received it. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. My CTR same thing. Christensen Arms 8010116800. Well, I was finally able to get out to the range again with the "Good Ammo" that I had on hand. 0000008307 00000 n A friend of mine recently bought a christiansen Ridgeline in 300 rum, has carbon fiber barrel. On the other hand my match rifles don't shift POI during a 20 round string. It should not be walking like that. I shot the Mesa yesterday at a 100 yard indoor range and printed sub .40 3 shot groups. Well I hope they figure out your problem, I had them put a new barrel on my weatherby 30-378. Took it to THREE separate gun stores around town and none of their rifle accept it. At this point I'm going to email christensen. Mag., and .300 Win. So dont be surprised to see these cartridges offered in a growing number of production rifles. UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? Rude customer service and barrel deficiencies. Loved the rifle.Broke the handle off the bolt cocking it .Al's sent the gun into Christensen Arms, and told me the turn around time was usually one to three weeks .It has been over six weeks and have no gun yet. Founded by Frank Galli in 2000, Snipers Hide has been offering informational videos, podcasts, and other support to its users in one location. 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. The bottom metal allows the rifle to utilize AICS magazines. Real world testing is what you will get here. 0000005104 00000 n I will be handloading ammo for it shortly. I can shoot a Tac A1 half to 3/4 moa from a bag and atlas. I dont think that Christiansen carbon barrels are Proof. what cal and factory or reloads?? I bought a new Mesa Long Range rifle, it had scratches on the barrel and dark discoloration on the bottom plate logo. I was interested in getting one in the new 7mm PRC. 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. . Broz, Your are correct. IMO CA having this policy on their website is just an out to allow them to brush off defects on to the owner. . The ones that didnt Were promptly taken care of. Christensen Arms has a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel version of the MPR that weighs between 6.9 and 8.4 pounds. At 100 yards it opens to almost 2 inches. I really appreciate this reply! Thanks for the reply. It is used to enable interoperability with urchin.js, which is an older version of Google Analytics and is used in conjunction with the __utmb cookie to determine new sessions/visits. The blind box mag is the pits and will be replaced. Perhaps it was missed, but between 2 outings it has been fired quite a bit by myself and another shooter. inches. 5Y:t_0Z']P\yN0,0 I have more direct experience with Christensen (used to work for a dealer), but a little bit of info on Bergara. It kept walking down. Finish, fit and machining are excellent. 360 rounds down range and I get 1/3 to 1/5 groups at 100. This review is the only one I have seen, and it seems that maybe CA has not gotten their carbon barrel tech quite to where they thought it was. The Creedmoor is the hottest cartridge on the Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The response was within minutes and was absolutely spot on. That sounds stand up, hope the problem is fixed and I believe it will be. That I should have followed their break in. 0000006227 00000 n 0000007318 00000 n I called Krieger and ordered a blank yesterday afternoon after debating whether or not to buy a CF barrel from Proof Research. The measured weight is 708.4 grams for the barrel and 136.7 grams for the break gas block assembly totaling 844.11 grams. This situation is something else Ive never had an issue like this with any rifle I own from any manufacturer. $749.00. 0000007024 00000 n Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. It was not consistent either and I'd experience groups and group shifts from 4 inches to over 10 inches. reloads are rem brass fed primers 215m retumbo 92.0 gr berger 210 vlds. Google Analytics sets this cookie to store the traffic source or campaign by which the visitor reached the site. All one shot deals. 0000057372 00000 n It is one of the most accurate rifles out of the box weve shot. Introducing: The Modern Precision Pistol FEATURED COMPONENTS SHOP OUR STORE #CHRISTENSENARMS STAY ARMED WITH UPDATES AND SPECIAL OFFERS I fell in love with this little rimfire the moment I brought it to my shoulder and dry-fired the 6-ounce trigger. Foot of the Big Belt Mountains near Townsend MT. The site owner may have set restrictions that prevent you from accessing the site. It has a lot of nice touches, including flush-mounted QD cups and an adjustable cheekpiece and is one of the most accurate rifles for the money. My family has had an FFL for years. The result of all it is better accuracy. Shoot at 100y? }pnR_qfC_;U~qhvyyz~7Y@v{wJ)'nH^_sqjxe{& gR4JzqT{_D*5+tjW6j?@>Qb-cu9*IQf9:o\\I z+Y=\l,'}Lk2uLna7 `13>aVUEVK6>0s zh)-O P)+l0Mz/J*Sl!i7vvfzgm2V?1\q$AL6D"qF-@'*GjD BB.YG~B9Jzn#$!D.#(aM0q4 |'x?4{L@=kV .T endstream endobj 170 0 obj <>>> endobj 171 0 obj >/PageTransformationMatrixList<0[1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0]>>/PageUIDList<0 207>>/PageWidthList<0 567.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 567.0 270.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 172 0 obj <> endobj 173 0 obj [/ICCBased 187 0 R] endobj 174 0 obj <>stream It is the tactical style. Hell, my 18" SPR ar15 within an inch all day prone with bag and bipod. Knowing I had ejection problems and accuracy issues that eventually ended up with the rifle being returned. I bought a picatinny rail like the one on my new Ranger, because I need to make some modifications to accommodate a scope. Bolt was stiff and needed a rubber hammer to open after firing. Buy Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range .300 PRC 26: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 972226884 . Christensen Arms Carbon Tension Barrel is made from a 416R button rifled, lapped barrel blank. Shooting steel to 1k? That's why they only last 200 rounds. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Go look through my comments, I DEFENDED CA against these rumors when I first got this gun. One of the best Gunsmith, Consumer Services business at 550 Cemetery Rd, Gunnison UT, 84634 United States. SEE IT. The cookie is set by MailChimp to record which page the user first visited. 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. Live re barrel break in can minimize these problems and is much, much more fun!
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