Christensen mesa .308 win

[@jettech1041]

Just what I was looking for. A review of the Mesa 308! Thanks for the video!

[@clintonlayne9253]

Thank you for reviewing the 308. On 9/7/23 at a DU Banquet I won the rifle of the year Christensen Arms Mess Roy chambered in in 308 win. This one of the first reviews on 308. I hunt a lot and have had great success with a 308 using Federal blue box and Remington Core Lok. I wish you the best of luck this hunting season.

[@mr.mr.3301]

I’d like to see that comparison. You still happy with the Christensen arms?

[@sandybarnett7502]

Your cold bore shot is the only one that matters! Have the ridgeline in 7mm08 and it likes the 120 and 140 nosler bt's

[@benbrown8363]

This is the rifle I have my eye on. Thanks for posting!

[@mr.mr.3301]

Keep in mind that premium ammunition is not necessarily more accurate. It’s typically a better design bullet. This is something I’ve learned over the last year. The terminal ascent is one of the best hunting bullets there is. The federal is accurate normally but it’s just cup in core and design. There are some good videos out there that show how different bulletin react on animal.

[@Seanconnery1st]

Thank you for addressing the 6.5 train! I won’t deny that the 6.5 can and generally outperforms .308 passed 500, but that ain’t a hunting range bud. Until I see it for myself, I don’t believe people are hunting medium or big game with a 6.5 passed even 400 yards! Save those shots for commies when it matters! Been curious about Christensen rifles, thanks for the coverage my man. -Isaac

[@seekmoreoutdoors]

Your welcome and I have a lot more ammo to test in the mesa just haven't had time to film it

[@bigblue_l5p]

I just got this is the 6.5 😅 can’t wait to try it also have a nice 308 to compare it to

[@evanmadson]

Just won the Ducks Unlimited exclusive of this model can’t wait to shoot it Christensen is always solid

[@icedude3976]

I just won the DU exclusive model last night. It'll be a week before I can shoot it. What do you think about it?

[@clintonlayne9253]

Evan , I to won the DU rifle of the year in 308; the mesa Roy. How does yours group ? Have you had any hunting success yet.

[@markreaves8086]

I have a Remington bolt 308 love's federal 150s.

[@kevingoza]

Nice. Did you say you also have a Ridgeline? Any advantage to the carbon fiber barrel vs the steel? I’m considering a Mesa. Your opinions would be much appreciated.

[@seekmoreoutdoors]

Yes, I have a Ridgeline in 300 wm, too For the money, I would recommend the mesa unless you just want a carbon barrel. The only real advantage for me is that carbon is lightweight

[@kevingoza]

@@seekmoreoutdoors Thank you! My thoughts exactly. All accounts say the accuracy should be the same, maybe even better with all stainless.

[@brianmelton5723]

What is the objective size on the scope and low or medium height rings? That’s for the video

[@seekmoreoutdoors]

Objective is 42 and medium rings

[@timholmes1268]

Awesome set up, ant go wrong with. 308 Win. Where did you get your oversized bolt knob and was it modified with machine? Enjoyed the video!

[@seekmoreoutdoors]

Lumley arms

[@trx20shooterlikky86]

Sweet gun. I'm sure with hand loads those groups would tighten up, but unless you're shooting at animals at more that 10bazzillion yards, that gun would definitely be a great hunting rifle.

[@Dryrub808]

I did the barrel break in as recommended, groups liked that for a couple boxes after that. Now it shoots Power shok groups come in 3/4, fusion 1/2 moa,nosler BT and accubond eld-m , eld-x are pretty dam near close to touching clover leaf. I’ve only tried 140 grainers, factory ammo. It’s 6.5 cm I like the weight, I can’t shoot light guns very well off hand. I do sometimes run into problems locking the bolt chambering a round maybe 5 times total, but luckily not trying to get on game. It’s not a problem yet, but if I loose a monster buck I’ll probly change my tune real quick about that

[@larryalexander4833]

I'm really interested in buying same rifle. Any follow info or would you still recommend it ?

[@seekmoreoutdoors]

Yes, I definitely still recommend this rifle and the best ammo I have found is barnes ttsx 150g

[@larryalexander4833]

@@seekmoreoutdoors thanks for answering

[@seekmoreoutdoors]

Your welcome

[@larryalexander4833]

@@seekmoreoutdoors I've heard they are picky on what ammo they will shoot accurately. Inch or less. Toss up between the mesa and a Tikka superlite and then replace the cheap stock on it.

[@Bowstringdotcom]

just got my Mesa 308 this weekend, tossed a scope on it and grabbed a box of handholds for another 308 I have. The other gun shoots them around 3/4" groups, the Mesa shot them 50FPS faster than that gun did (not sure why the increase in velocity as the mesa has a faster twist) and shot it into under a 1/2" group. Great rifle, I set two milk jugs at 525 Yards, and used my Leupold B&C reticle to hold for the distance, dead centered each milk jug. 2 shots, 2 hits. Awesome rifle. It was also shooting the Factory loads about 70fps faster than the other gun did. Not sure what is making the barrel faster on the Mesa as they are both 22", but its a shooter and Im definitely happy with it

[@capt.america6296]

My brothers CA in 7 MM Remington mag is 50 ft./s faster than my custom with a Bruxvbarrel and he’s using one grain less powder.

[@larryalexander4833]

In my opinion hrad to beat the 308 with a good bullet design. 30 cal nock down power . I'm looking at buying mesa fft ? It's around 1500.00

[@joewyo]

Thank you for posting

[@amsuryamiri8468]

Sangat hebat, saya sangat tertarik 👍👍

[@Mukarombulkoeni]

I am listen from indonesia thank's for infomation

[@politicallyinsensitive4200]

If I had 2-3k+ burning a hole in my pocket I probably still wouldn't buy a Christensen. I'm sure they're awesome but my lifestyle from top to bottom is budget

[@barnypt1]

Yeah i got a Mesa FFT brand new and well needless to say it had the worst stock and paint hob ever. When i tried to get help from CA they blew me off and gave me no help and they did not even give me any options! I had not even shot yet and still haven’t pain over 1500$ for this junk and for terrible customer service!! Don’t think i will be buying another one! Ever!! Buyer beware!! I used to really like them and i praised them but after the recent experience I had I will be looking elsewhere!

[@RFTwo]

I’ve seen you post this on multiple videos. I’ve also seen where Christensen replied to you directly, complete with the CS reps name who called and left you a voicemail at the phone number they had on file for you. So, what’s the update? What arrangement did you come to with Christensen?

[@Bowstringdotcom]

There is no doubt a 308 outperforms a 6.5 Creedmoor to 500 yards, at which point neither is a real optimal big game hunting cartridge. Sure it can be done, but they are stretching their legs pretty far at 600 yards or more. So if that is the case, the Creedmoor is truly only "better" as a target rifle, but if you count better as energy delivered, the numbers don't lie. My 308 hits with 2770 ftlbs of energy at the muzzle, and at 6000' elevation, still has 1494 Ftlbs at 600 yards. (70 in drop) The creed moor has 2250 ftlbs at the muzzle, (520 less than the 308!) and 1414ftlbs at 600 yards. So by then, it is barely catching up. Bullet drop, is 1" flatter at 600 yards for the creedmoor. And this is with a high BC 6.5 bullet vs a moderate BC 308 bullet, load up high BC options in each and the 308 takes even longer to get "caught" by the CM. The numbers don't lie. I like them both, but they are not the same animal. My 6.5 does seem to be less picky with ammunition, it groups under a half inch no matter what I load for it. The 308 has been an inch or better at all times, but hasn't kept up with that CM as far as that goes. Either one is dead ready for any shot that they need to take hunting. So you can pick based on lightrecoil with the CM or Energy delivered with the 308.