Putting the Christensen Arms Sub MOA Guarantee To the Test

[@davidreed6779]

I have a CA Ridgeline Scout in 223. Im averaging in the 4's with this rifle Very impressed for I am old and probably don't shoot as good as the rifle is capable of.

[@EdH-k2q]

I owned a ridgeline in 308 win. After a 100 rounds down the pipe. It would shoot 1/2 moa all day long. Before that we don’t even want to talk about it. I called them and talked to a representative and was told shoot a 100 round through it and if it still shooting 1 1/2-2inch groups call us back. Well after a 100 rounds it tightened up to 1/2 moa at all distances. After 250 rounds I had to bed the action because their spot bedding fell out. So long story short after 250 rounds and a complete action bed with Devcon steel putty. The rifle shot great

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@elkhogb9739]

I have a Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT 300 PRC Stainless Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle - 22in . This rifle shot just under 3" groups with 212 eldx and and 220 eldm, factory loads. Rifle was jamming these factory loads into lands. The rifle was short throated and was sent back to factory. Turn around was about 2 weeks. They put a new barrel on it and shot it under 1 moa . The rifle shoots about .600 " groups now! Christensen arms customer service well make it right ! They need better quality control ! This rifle should have never got out of factory. I think they have made major changes in quality control. Very pleased with rifle now.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

That’s great to hear! Yes, the crew they have on board now are amazing. We had the opportunity to work with them earlier this year.

[@Shwap36]

You actually shot better than you’re stating. When measuring outside edges you minus the bullet diameter to go center to center do you not?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

We must have left that part out of the video, yes that is how we measure, outside to outside edge, minus the diameter of the bullet. Thanks for watching.

[@pilbender]

You and I were on the same page. I was like huh? Surely someone else pointed this out?! Found your comment. I've had my heart set on a Mesa for over a year. 300 Win Mag for me. I have the dies, bullets, etc. ready to go. Just need to buy the rifle.

[@jeffreyhall838]

I have owned 6 Christensen Ridgelines (2 with the new FFT stock) two were .300 Win one was a 30-06 and two more were chambered in .308 Win. I found them to be very picky but eventually i had every one shooting sub-moa with my handloads but none of mine shot as good as the one in this video, the rifle in this video is a "tack driver"

[@OutdoorSolutions]

We’ve had a great run. We recently put on an event for CA with about 20 rifles and all shot sub MOA. Thank you for watching.

[@johnknouse8846]

Just got my Christiansen MPR in .308. It’s a lightweight hunting rifle in a chassis with a 16” barrel. Love the short barrel, especially with a suppressor. Has the same sub moa guarantee. With Federal Gold Medal Match ammo (175 grain Sierra match king) it’ll shoot sub 1/2 minute. But with every hunting ammo I’ve tested it’s a minute and a half to 2 minute gun. Got it for hunting, so I’m hoping to develop a load using either a Hornady 178 ELD-X bullet or something similar. The other thing that bothers me is that they include a Triggertech adjustable trigger, but state that if you adjust it, you void the warranty? But, so does shooting hand loads, and that’s what I plan on shooting, so it will definitely be adjusted!

[@OutdoorSolutions]

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[@justbaggit70]

My own experience was about 110 rounds before i got good accuracy. Before that was just over 1 inch at 100 yards. Talked to 5 other guys since then and same issues for them. After 125 rounds now at 200 yards im shooting 3/8 in groups. Im happy now but cost a lot in ammo to get that and yes im an experienced shooter not a beginner.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Way to stay with it. What caliber?

[@justbaggit70]

​@@OutdoorSolutions6.5 prc

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@justbaggit70 Thanks. Yea, not cheap ammo but at least it's not 28 Nosler, that would get real expensive.

[@troyc5623]

U shouldn’t have to put that many rounds threw that rifle for it to group at that price point I’m sorry but that’s ridiculous

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@troyc5623 thanks for your comment, this is not unusual at all, depending on the level of accuracy you are looking for. We know many shooters that take up to 200 rounds before their rifle settles in to it's ultimate accuracy. There are many reasons for this that we won't get into in this conversation but I'm thinking it would make a great video. You can read on numerous websites about the break in process and see what you think. We appreciate you watching.

[@HwyRanger24]

Awesome video! I have the same rifle and it’s also a tack driver. How often do you strip the carbon and copper clean in your barrels? I hunted with 5 fouling shots down the barrel this year and it did good. Also- I saw your Alaska brown bear hunt. When you hunt in the rain what do you do to ensure your rifle doesn’t rust on multi day hunt?

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

I have a Christensen ridgeline fft in 22-250. I have tried at least 10 different types of production ammo and unfortunately it gets between 1 3/4” to 2 1/4” groups at 100 yards. I got tired of spending money and trying to find additional different ammo so I gave up on it. It has a Leupold scope on it that I know works very well. I took it off of my Bergara in 22-250 that gets 1/2” groups at 100 yards, so I know it’s not the scope. I went through the whole barrel break in process because the Christensen cost me so much money. So it’s been sitting in the safe wasting away. It unfortunate because I was hoping it would work out because I do a lot of walking when I coyote hunt. The weight was the reason why I decided to buy it, but it’s no use to me if it can’t group 1” or better at 100 yards.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

How long ago did you buy it?

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

@@OutdoorSolutions it’s probably been about a year ago

[@jacklewis3444]

I’m glad this rifle shoots well for you. Very inconsistent feedback from CA customers

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Interesting, what CA customers do you talk with? We worked with CA back in April and had access to about 20 different rifles with everyone of them shooting subMOA. We do know there was some QA issues in the past but to our knowledge that has all been corrected.

[@jacklewis3444]

@@OutdoorSolutions I work at gun store in central Texas we are one of Christensen’s biggest dealers in the part of the country. I’ve also read plenty of reviews online.

[@GeorgesAdventure-LetsGO]

My CA 300 PCR is a tight group maker.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Yes sir

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

Awesome content on this channel. I have a few zeiss scopes and i wish they would come out with a v4 6-24×50 ffp would definitely be one of the best hynting scopes around if they did. But having said that i do love my v4 sfp optics

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Thanks for the compliment, we love our V4's as well. Check out the S3 line in FFP, they are awesome!

[@bradleytyrrell4417]

@OutdoorSolutions yeah mate they are awesome but size wise one like the v4 in ffp would be sweet

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@bradleytyrrell4417 Agreed. We will keep you posted if we hear any rumors. :)

[@mmorris6341]

I’ve had way too many great shooting rifles with bad youtube reputations to believe almost any of the comments anymore.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Truth. Most people that bash a specific product have never owned that product, they are just regurgitating something they’ve heard

[@jamesskinner762]

Crazy, all you hear is Christensen Rifles suck. When somebody who can shoots sits behind one, they shoot great. Huh, looks like most Christensen rifle owners just plain can't shoot but they sure can whine about them. Great video and REAL range test.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

😂 thanks for watching.

[@therealkingseekul]

Couldn’t agree more that’s the case most of the time not seeing some of them don’t have any issues. Most people don’t test different ammo as well which is key to accuracy with every rifle you own.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@therealkingseekul Exactly! Got to try quite a few different brands sometimes. Thanks for watching.

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

Well all my CZ’s in various calibers and my Bergara get less then 1” at 100 yards. So I don’t know why my Christensen doesn’t. My question to you is do you own a Christensen? If so is it one with a carbon fiber barrel?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@RayRay-zc2ed Yes, we have about 10 different CA rifles, all Carbon fiber but 9 out of the 10 shoot great and we have not shot the 10th one yet but will soon.

[@mikebrown788]

Try a pure precision arms rifle from Grand junction Colorado.

[@Accuracy1st]

what cartridge is that?

[@dumpsterfire31]

6.5 creed is what he is shooting.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Yup

[@OutdoorSolutions]

What he said. ⬇️

[@donrowan760]

You read incorrectly. Ridgeline is sub MOA. Summit is .75 MOA

[@OutdoorSolutions]

We just spoke with Christensen, you are correct. The Ridgeline is sub MOA making the rifle even more impressive. The Rideline used their Match barrels where the 1/2 MOA rifles use Select Match barrels

[@kenbusby1581]

Why are you coming completely off the gun when running the bolt?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Could Be any number of reasons. Thanks for watching

[@kenbusby1581]

@ … that is a Kamala answer lol. Yes it could be any number of reasons… so what’s like 1 or 2 reasons?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@kenbusby1581 Ok, now we are going to have to fight! There is no technical reason for coming off the gun for sure. We would have to review the video again but more than likely it had to do with addressing the camera, talking to camera person. We've produced a video about staying in your gun and spotting your own impacts, so maybe check that out. If we ever meet up, we are at the very least going to have to arm wrestle and the loser has to wear a Kamala hat/shirt. :) We appreciate you watching and thanks for the comment.

[@kenbusby1581]

@@OutdoorSolutions lmao deal! What size do you wear lol. I’ll check it out throw the link down if you got it handy. In this instance he was only coming off the gun to run the bolt. Maybe that’s part of the other video. Either way 🫡 good luck in any possible future meetings

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@kenbusby1581 LOL, thanks for joining us here on YT. If you see us at any tradeshows please stop by the booth and say hello. Typically Steve, Greg and Lindsey are there.

[@powerbagle]

Tried to read the title but it's

[@OutdoorSolutions]

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[@Accuracy1st]

Guy working at a big box well known sporting goods store, part time there, full time gunsmith, stated to me the CA CF barrels have issues with delaminating. Have you seen this?

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Not personally. We’ve heard it happened in the last but QC has since taken care of it.

[@mikesalmon9945]

Seen too many of these guns have problems. If given one I’d swiftly sell it to buy a Bergara or Tikka Superior guns in my opinion. Every bit as accurate

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Bergara and Tikka are good rifles as well. How many Christensen’s have you owned?

[@patriotsheepdog]

Finish your title.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

Lmao. Than you. We may need to hire you as an editor for us. 🤷‍♂️😂

[@redbeard123]

They must have built that rifle with the knowing who you are and that there would be a video on it because thats not my experience with the two i own not trying to be an ass im just stating my experience

[@OutdoorSolutions]

How long have you had them and what caliber? What ammo are you shooting and what optic? We have 4 of them and all 4 shoot like this. We are happy to narrow it down for you if possible.

[@redbeard123]

I have a classic that I have had a long time in 26 nosler and a Ridgeline in 6.5 prc have tried factory and I reload for them I have been reloading for a long time. I'm not a chemistry mayor lol but I have no problem working up excepional loads for any other rifles I own. have swapped scopes between leaupold swarovski and nightforce definitely not the optic. the Ridgeline is a couple years old it wouldn't extract a case after firing sent it back now it will extract but the chamber is bad also it chews up brass I'm just done with the company at this point . I swapped barrels on the 26 a few years ago went to a brux and it shoots lights out now I will never own another carbon fiber barrel from christensenarms. The Ridgeline sits in the closet collecting dust now I can't sell it to anyone knowing it's a pos I just couldn't do that to someone but evidently christensenarms doesn't feel the same way.

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@redbeard123 that’s a tough one

[@troyc5623]

Way to many lemons with Christensen to many horror stories especially with their customer service, although the Christensen of my buddies that I shot was a absolute tac driver but scared to pull the trigger on buying one because of the issues I mentioned earlier. Either they shoot or they won’t hit the broadside of a barn so it’s like rolling the dice and at that price point idk ha

[@OutdoorSolutions]

We understand what you mean. We've heard stories as well but we've also recently worked with the CA team and can say without a doubt they are a fine group of people and are 100% committed to putting out first rate consistent rifles. I would not hesitate to send anyone their way.

[@vettepicking]

​@OutdoorSolutions sounds like CA made sure your 10 rifles were accurate before you got them..... everyone else gets the normal junk off the mass production line

[@OutdoorSolutions]

@@vettepicking Not the case at all, our team has owned multiple CA rifles for years with no issues. We are aware that there have been some issues in the past that have since been corrected. We have also been in business for 20 years and have seen most firearm manufacturers, have some type of issue or other. Good companies do not stay in business for decades (3 for CA) by producing "Junk" Thank you for watching and for your comment.

[@gtzmwt]

Wonder how much they actually shoot, or how much vette picker shoots. They are always quick to judge, but no development to prove! I have been working hard on eliminating the manufacturers fault with my CA I can't get mine to shoot sub moa. I already gave my rifle to my smith, he's putting a shilen # 5 in 1-8 T 27 " 6.5 PRC in Long Action.

[@vettepicking]

@gtzmwt should just buy a custom action to start with, thats what im trying to say. For the high price CA charges its a better value to start with custom rig