Christensen Arms Mesa

Whisky · Nov 22, 2016

Just saw the release of this new rifle and was curious if anybody had any experiences, good or bad, with Christensen arms? I have come so close to pulling a trigger on a Tikka and bed it into a Manners but for the price of the Mesa $1295 and what you get this looks like the way to go hands down......if they shoot

https://christensenarms.com/firearms/bolt-rifles/mesa

Top it with a NXS 2.5-10x42 in Talley LWs and have a loaded rig around 8.3lbs.

Kurtr · Nov 22, 2016

I have heard mixed reports on there other stuff. It is a sharp looking rig

ItemB · Nov 22, 2016

I've been eyeing the christensen arms ridgeline that scheels has, feels/fits really nice and the action was pretty smooth. I have no idea how they shoot though haven't did much research as spending $2000 on a rifle right now isn't in the budget. Unless I find out they shoot lights out I could be easily convinced.

Sub_Elect · Nov 22, 2016

They have a sub-moa guarantee! I would assume it shoots good?

bigv · Nov 22, 2016

looks very impressive however. I would like to know the smoothness of the fluted bolt? Upon research it seems there is no real reason to flute bolt other than looks. Some thought it would be lighter. Some thought it makes it cleaner as debris can slight out but those all were proved to be just theories. I know I tried the action of the savage lightweight hunter with the fluted bolt and it was not smooth at all. This gun sure is neat looking!

Kurtr · Nov 22, 2016

Sub_Elect said:
They have a sub-moa guarantee! I would assume it shoots good?

there have been plenty of reports of there other guns having problems. it is with one ammo and with the group they shoot so theres that.

bigv said:
looks very impressive however. I would like to know the smoothness of the fluted bolt? Upon research it seems there is no real reason to flute bolt other than looks. Some thought it would be lighter. Some thought it makes it cleaner as debris can slight out but those all were proved to be just theories. I know I tried the action of the savage lightweight hunter with the fluted bolt and it was not smooth at all. This gun sure is neat looking!

i am no christensen fan boy but to compare them to a salvage is like a mustang and a tempo.

bigv · Nov 22, 2016

oh I understand that completely. Just curious. I assume your use of "Salvage" was intentional?

deleted_account · Nov 22, 2016

You'd literally have to pay me to own and shoot a savage. Sorry, I'm not sorry

Captain Ahab · Nov 22, 2016

Wags said:
You'd literally have to pay me to own and shoot a savage. Sorry, I'm not sorry

When I shoot my Savage, I feel like a savage.

Kurtr · Nov 22, 2016

bigv said:
oh I understand that completely. Just curious. I assume your use of "Salvage" was intentional?

its was and my kid even has a 243 that shoots great it just feels like a savage. I have ran some fluted bolts done by good shops and they run as smooth as any other bolt. Seems they had more problems with the carbon fiber bbls than any thing. If i go carbon fiber it would be a bbl from proof research and then have a good smith spin it up on a action. Would be interested in trying out one of the mausingfields

bigv · Nov 22, 2016

I have several rifles but switched over to a Sako Finnlight. I think the OP should check these out. About a nice a gun out there in looks, handling and performance.

Kurtr · Nov 22, 2016

wife has a sako finbear that is a hell of a gun

Whisky · Nov 22, 2016

bigv said:
I have several rifles but switched over to a Sako Finnlight. I think the OP should check these out. About a nice a gun out there in looks, handling and performance.

Had a Finnlight in .308 that I have regretted selling on more then 1 occasion.

jdinny · Nov 22, 2016

Wags said:
You'd literally have to pay me to own and shoot a savage. Sorry, I'm not sorry

seriously?

I don't doubt you but my wife shoots a .260 savage predator hunter with the heavier fluted barrel. its a freaking tack driver too 800 yards with the berger 140 vlds. I don't shoot quite as good as my buddy but he had a 2.5" group with it at 550 yards which all things considered no modifications to it is solid for a stock rifle. vortex optics.

it is a heavier gun though so I hate packing the dam thing around for her. I wanna say its over 9# without the scope

lets be honest my buddy is a much better shot than I so my groups are still MOA-sub MOA slightly at that range

Kurtr · Nov 22, 2016

I tote a 12ish pound rifle around but the confidence I have in it is worth it to me. I will just work harder in the off season so it feels lighter

deleted_account · Nov 22, 2016

Kurtr said:
I tote a 12ish pound rifle around but the confidence I have in it is worth it to me. I will just work harder in the off season so it feels lighter

build another! only about 5 pounds lighter

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jdinny said:
seriously?

I don't doubt you but my wife shoots a .260 savage predator hunter with the heavier fluted barrel. its a freaking tack driver too 800 yards with the berger 140 vlds. I don't shoot quite as good as my buddy but he had a 2.5" group with it at 550 yards which all things considered no modifications to it is solid for a stock rifle. vortex optics.

it is a heavier gun though so I hate packing the dam thing around for her. I wanna say its over 9# without the scope

lets be honest my buddy is a much better shot than I so my groups are still MOA-sub MOA slightly at that range

i have zero doubt they shoot good. I just don't like the way they feel, look, and hate their triggers.

Kurtr · Nov 22, 2016

Wags said:
build another! only about 5 pounds lighter

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i have zero doubt they shoot good. I just don't like the way they feel, look, and hate their triggers.

Lend me 3 grand and I will. If I puss out I can take my wife's finbear in 7mag it is 8ish. The kifaru pack is kinda blowing my toy budget for the fiscal hunting gear year.

Bed Wetter · Nov 23, 2016

Wags said:
build another! only about 5 pounds lighter

Damn Wags, don't be such a girl. Don't you know that a heavier rifle makes you a better hunter and more virile?

My deer hunting Huckleberry. I love it:

https://pof-usa.com/p308/

jdinny · Nov 23, 2016

kurtr- I'm a pussy haha I cant imagine a 12# gun hiking around in the badlands. either I am a gigantic wet pussy or you sir are a beast!

wags, you don't like the accu trigger huh? I like it a lot.

my ole 7mm ADL is at straight shot gunsmithing right now getting a new bartelin barrel and McMillan stock on it on it. really looking forward to see what that baby can do.

what do you shoot wags just curious?

Kurtr · Nov 23, 2016

It is in my pack in the profile pick hauled it around Idaho. It wasn't bad. The eberlestock was the weak link. The tab sling was a key to carry comfortabl. I am looking forward to testing the kifaru gun bearer. My problem is I have never pulled the trigger with out killing something so it is hard for me to take anything else

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Also i am probably more stubborn than smart i have been in some shit situations because of it but it is nice knowing where you red line and for how long you can

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