Finish, fit and machining are excellent. Thank you so much for this .. exactly what I was looking for .. How much better can we expect rifles and cartridges to perform? Nothing but good to say about all. Carbon fiber is also excellent. $749.00. If weight isn't an issue then I'd personally go with an HMR Pro if you want a chassis style rig or the approach if you want a traditional stock. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit. Wr 8EJ }e6{,P62,G5eq:kuo\*jOe I don't make a ton of money. Are my muzzle threads different? It has the kind of performance that makes ground squirrels quake in their burrows. 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. I have called but can never get a person to talk to. Weve had countless ca rifles. But its still the best shooting gun I have ever owned or shot, Had a question about fitting a Spartan Bipod on a MPR. First, the Christensen Arms Mesa rifle has a 416R stainless steel barrel with a featherweight contour. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Most chamberings use a 22-inch, free-floated barrel (also potentially a 20", 24" or 26" barrel length depending on the caliber) that's button rifled. Every company can have stuff come out with issues, it's how they stand behind it that matters. I just purchased a CA Mesa in 300WM. Have you ever thought of having someone else shoot both rifles to eliminate the shooters skill-set variable? But truly I wouldn't even be able to bring myself to dump this garbage off on someone else. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. The issues were addressed and it was returned promptly. It delivers exceptional accuracy and performance for the price. I have read about some, as with a few from word of mouth. Easy Day. Bryan Litz from AB did some extreme testing of carbon barrels for heat related issues and CA was the winner. The staff that attended was the real deal. The CA rep then proceeded to tell me that using 178s was also the problem and that 200grs would shrink it to sub MOA. Save big on firearms, accessories, tactical gear, clothing, and ammunition from now until March 29. I was gearing towards Christensen and Sako, but decided to go custom. The one not so good issue is the price, compared to other manufacture it is expensive. Code: 321-00005-00. 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. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. Like it said in my last post though, by your original post it seems like you shot the MPR first warming up. To replace the factory Remington 7mmRM barrel. BadRock is owned by Defiance Machine, the foremost maker of precision-rifle actions, and uses a Defiance action. My 700 in a krg same thing. Twist Rate: 1:8. I still say shooter error. Thanks for the replies, and thanks for the welcome. Does not shoot MOA or anywhere near. 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 thumbhole stock fits like a custom suit. None of us could achieve 5 shot MOA. 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". I forwent any break in as its (this will become relevant later) and began attempting to zero my rifle. Check it out on their website. The guy on the other end started off by condescendingly asking if I hadn't followed their break in. I was gearing towards Christensen and Sako, but decided to go custom. How are your barrels rifled? JavaScript is disabled. This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. I am not surprised. Thanks all for the info! Fire either a 5 shot group or two . I love my gun but I always need a cheek riser. . I recently sent my Christensen back for it had horrible chrony results and second when I did a OAL to start reloading it was reamed to deep. Look up on this very site (300 ultra mag ABS barrel review) Maybe a one time thing maybe not? 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. I just purchased my first Christensen Arms Firearm. But I could be wrong. Pretty disappointed with service. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Google Analytics sets this cookie to store the traffic source or campaign by which the visitor reached the site. The turnaround time was impressive, the work was not. You are using an out of date browser. 0000003055 00000 n 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. Do I need to break in my barrel? Is there a difference between the barrels used for your 1/2 MOA rifles versus your Sub-MOA rifles? I wish the rifle would have come with an extra shim out of the box though. Eurooptic is full of crap. Service is where it is at.Bob Dosser. -; lY\Y? In the website, its not very clear that I could actually buy a zero-degree rail (duplicating the one it came with), so I had to call customer service. This consistency makes bullet drop at longer distances easier to predict, leading to more hits on target. I spend two hours shooting Hornady 178 ELD Match. A 3rd shooter fired 2 groups thru it. !!!! 5 different brands, grains, manufacturers of ammo and nothing. 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. Comparatively speaking that Mega chassis will beat you up. 550 N. Cemetery Rd. Rest assured, you will still benefit from our vast product selection and industry-leading customer service. It combines a competition-style stock, a heavy barrel, and Bergaras smooth two-lug action, resulting in a 9.5-pound rig that can shoot club matches in summer and be used to hunt big game in fall. Have any of you tried the short chamber offerings in these barrels? Milhous is from Alaska and grew up shooting long range as well as hunting. ~!m"2ie )a+BPE 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. It may not display this or other websites correctly. He was shooting .75 moa with his 30-06 and hunting loads right beside me on the first outing. 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. Go look through my comments, I DEFENDED CA against these rumors when I first got this gun. He is a very experienced shooter/reloader with many miles under his belt. This is a True/False flag set by the cookie. The cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Wrapped MSR Barrel, 6.5 Creedmoor 24" 1:8, Rifle Length Gas System. 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. 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. If so I really have to lean towards it being the shooter warming up plus the shitty grip. Mine, in 6.5 CM, has turned in numerous bug-hole groups, including a .181-inch screamer. But a shift AND spread of 4 -10 inches at 100 yards for a $2,300!!!! Love the light weight. I shot the Mesa yesterday at a 100 yard indoor range and printed sub .40 3 shot groups. My experience with Christensen CS has not been impressive. 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. 0000011915 00000 n My test gun printed many groups with factory ammo in the .4s, making it a great long-range hunting rifle. 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. Just sprayed all types of ammo. The only x other issue I had was I got the manual for a MPR rifle instead of the ELR. No failures, no problems feeding with either AICS mags or Magpul mags. }VG-s@}M@foX{]omAzET;ghBPA_(#]X>hq5Q'g^`Fmz7OxC.,/GeBAE;V;@ endstream endobj 177 0 obj <>stream It shoots Hornady 140 Match, 140 AM gunner and 143 Precision Hunter ammo into tight groups. I have never had a bad experience with Bergara CS, ever! However, no POI shift was ever the same and never returned to a previous zero. About To Buy A Rifle in .308 Win Steyr Vs. Bergara Vs. Howa? I was wanting one in 300 Norma. I feel that Christensen rifles are of the highest quality and the best value out there. Just to comment on the American Gunner, I've surprisingly good results with it on both my CTR and my TAC A1. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I fired first 10, rolled over to spotting scope and he fired last 10 right after. That I should have followed their break in. It can't just disappear. Christensen Arms has a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel version of the MPR that weighs between 6.9 and 8.4 pounds. Such a large group it wasn't even measurable. So whats next? Might be a foolish question but is the barrel torqued on well? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. HlK0EZB"%Jxk0P;@v{8q"@?oM|s yO"EU7-=QKK.~H_wmT^zi #jWcyD"}ea2CJT)>EBUS1J_^QFplr2 So, the answer is a Tikka in a Bravo. 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. 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. They seemed like good people over there to deal with I'm sure their not going to screw you over, I understand this is an old thread, but want to reply anyway. I called Krieger and ordered a blank yesterday afternoon after debating whether or not to buy a CF barrel from Proof Research. [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 Hell, my 18" SPR ar15 within an inch all day prone with bag and bipod. 0000018344 00000 n My complaints; the bolt is rough and difficult to close. Cookie Notice Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. 9. hb``e``)f`e`H "@16S>00=;T I sent it back for repair under warranty. I shoot maybe 10 rounds out of my steel barrel and then let it cool. It is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. 0000006535 00000 n I have definitely heard some horror stories about Christensen Arms, however the stories I have heard of were more related to chambering issues. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's pageview limit. That is my experience shooting this rifle. I appreciate all the factual based information from everyone. A Ridgeline FFT, .300 Win Mag. But the stock is built like a tank, and with a solid rest, the rifle really reaches out there. 0000013007 00000 n Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. I wish they used krieger, or hart barrels. This continued for TWO HOURS with different lengths of time to cool the barrel, putting up fresh targets, readjusting my rear bag (at one point I started questioning my sanity and if I even knew how to shoot), and trying every thing I could think of. A few days later, I went into The Armories in Winter Garden Florida and purchased a Christensen Arms rifle. The second question is: Whats the most accurate hunting rifle made? The answer to that is a lot simpler. 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. I bought a 22 LR from Al's sporting goods in Idaho Falls Idaho. 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. I can wait to get it sighted in. 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. 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. He shot a mule deer and cow elk (370 yds) and our other buddy used it to shoot a pronghorn (310) and a mule deer (570) all with a 130 accubond at 3075 fps. It took months and months of saving to be able to purchase this rifle. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Pro Hunter is a near-perfect expression of the modern long-range hunting rifle. Fine crafted Rifles. Checked all hardware for proper torque. 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. Currently borrowing a Tikka Tac A1 till I get my MPR back, its shipping tomorrow. I'm also shooting from a relatively uncomfortable patch of ground. 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. I bought a picatinny rail like the one on my new Ranger, because I need to make some modifications to accommodate a scope. I'd readjust my Razor ii zero and what do you know, if it wouldn't jump halfway across the paper again. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I usually shoot around MOA from this location. "++CHRISTENSEN ARMS 14 6.5 PRC" SKU: 3665153. . If this poses a problem, CALL US before . Rude customer service and barrel deficiencies. Great service and communication with Christianson Arms. You are making an offer for. }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 Be aware that the weight and mass are still there in this Christensen AR-15 Carbon Fiber Barrel. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". In fact, the total package with the Leupold VX-6HD 2-1242 scope weighed in at eight pounds three ounces. 0000632180 00000 n 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. When I order blanks, I order from Christensen Arms, Red Hawk Rifles, CarbonSix and Bug Holes. I asked for assistance in picking the scope. Very Pleased !!!! The measured weight is 708.4 grams for the barrel and 136.7 grams for the break gas block assembly totaling 844.11 grams. I would also say that you should make sure he adjusts the LOP and cheek to his needs. It was not consistent either and I'd experience groups and group shifts from 4 inches to over 10 inches. I mounted a S&B Mil Pm 3x12. Tried hornady precision 143 eldx and 2 other brands of ammo. $350.00 + $24.00 shipping. Thanks for the reply. Snipers Hide is a community of Snipers of all kinds, focusing on long range shooting, accuracy, and ballistics. JavaScript is disabled. I have three currently and had 6 others. reloads are rem brass fed primers 215m retumbo 92.0 gr berger 210 vlds. I wonder if Christensen would do it. We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. It is not the shooter. 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. Live re barrel break in can minimize these problems and is much, much more fun! You are using an out of date browser. 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!!!!! Their website says, "Fits any standard Remington 700. Chambered in 6mm Creedmoor, it has the ability to hit targets a long way off. 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. CarbonSix is a good open because I can fine tune my order to my specs while ordering from the others it is buying what they have in stock that suites me the best. Gun would not come close to a 1 inch group. Daniel Defense Delta 5. 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. __utmb cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Ive contact all three companies involved and to make a long story short . A friend of mine recently bought a christiansen Ridgeline in 300 rum, has carbon fiber barrel.

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