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Modern Precision Rifle

Sep 15, 2020 | Christensen Arms

The Modern Precision Rifle has had quite the year – starting off with a bang, it was awarded the 2020 Shooting Illustrated Golden Bullseye “Rifle of the Year”.  It’s fun to get awards, but what is more fun is handcrafting a rifle that is designed to perform for that special moment. You know the one – it can look a few different ways: that gentle pull of the trigger at the range that ends with a beautiful note that only a steel target can make. Or maybe for you it’s that moment you finally spot the animal you have been waiting in the blind for longer than you’d like to admit, and you don’t have to worry about whether or not your rifle is going to perform. All you have to do is breathe-in.. breathe-out.. and squeeze. For many people that special moment with the MPR has been gifting it to someone else. When you get to see the look on your loved one’s face as they open up that case for the first time and see the MPR in all its glory. Don’t you get shivers just thinking about it? No? Just me? Well, anyway..

See what hunters and shooters alike have to say about the MPR!

The MPR is hard not to love with its lightweight frame that maintains its durability all while providing an accurate shot – Sub-MOA accurate that is, and still only weighing in at 6.9 lbs. It’s the perfect companion for any hunting trip, and it is a head-turner at the range. I’m sure we can both go on and on about why we love the MPR, but instead we want to thank you for making the MPR what it is today. Our fan-favorite rifle is loved by many, and that is why we are offering a limited time discount on MPR accessories through Friday! Enjoy 15% off the following accessories and gear when using code “MPR15“:

4″ Bottom Picatinny Rail

One Piece Scope Base  – Std Remington 700 Action (also applies for bronze version)

Green Short Sleeve MPR Tee

Modern Precision Rifle Monopod Rail

Venetian Grey Short Sleeve MPR Logo Tee

The Modern Precision Rifle is offered in Black or Desert Brown anodized finishes and is available in barrel lengths ranging from 16 to 27 inches. Chamberings include: 223 Remington, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Winchester, 300 Winchester Magnum, 300 Norma Magnum, 300 PRC, and 338 Lapua Magnum. The Modern Precision Rifle weighs in starting at 6.9 pounds and is backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee.

Jim Shockey – Team Christensen Arms

By Christensen Arms

Jim Shockey

A New Partnership

Jan 13, 2020 | Christensen Arms

The people who choose to join you along the way make all the difference. With that in mind—we are excited to announce that Jim Shockey has joined Christensen Arms as a member of our professional hunting team. Jim Shockey is an internationally renowned award-winning outdoor writer, wildlife photographer, videographer, naturalist, wilderness guide, and outfitter with decades of experience in the field. 

According to the man himself: “I started my hunting career as a rifle hunter. Then switched to bowhunting, then to muzzleloader hunting and for the past many years I’ve been doing all three. With 50 years of hunting experience now under my belt, I’m going to use the best bow, best muzzleloader and best rifle for what I do. And when it comes to rifles, I’ve come to the conclusion that the best for me is Christensen Arms!” 

“The people at Christensen are serious riflemen,” Shockey announced last week. “They understand all of the elements that go into making a true precision hunting rifle. It didn’t take me long to appreciate their exacting attention to detail. Do yourself a favor, check out Christensen Arms; don’t wait 50 years like I did!”

In the coming months Jim Shockey will embark on a wide variety of hunts and adventures that will put his Christensen Arms firearms to the test in the environments they were built for. We’re confident that we engineer some of the most advanced firearms on earth. Now—we’re excited to watch him accomplish the rest.

2020 Shooting Illustrated Golden Bullseye “Rifle of the Year” Award

By Christensen Arms

2020 Rifle of the Year

Modern Precision Rifle

Jan 6, 2020 | Christensen Arms

We have always built our guns for performance in the field, never focused on the awards or accolades involved. Still, when you command the best of American engineering and focus on the innovative materials and processes required to build a better firearm that outperforms the rest, it’s hard to go unnoticed. This year we are incredibly proud to announce that our Modern Precision Rifle has been awarded the 2020 Shooting Illustrated Golden Bullseye “Rifle of the Year” Award

The Modern Precision Rifle is an ultra-lightweight chassis rifle that represents the best of our 25 years of carbon fiber and custom firearms experience. Beyond the folding stock the complete package is well equipped with a target contour Christensen Arms carbon fiber barrel, carbon fiber comb, free-floating carbon fiber handguard, side-baffle muzzle brake, and a 20 MOA rail. Each and every element has been redefined down to the smallest components to ensure that the firearm delivers effortless form and function.

Shooting Illustrated Rifles editor Steve Adelmann said it best himself: “The Modern Precision Rifle handled extremely well throughout my test. Its action cycled smoothly, while extraction, ejection and feeding were all flawless. The test gun’s trigger broke cleanly and consistently, shot after shot. Accuracy was excellent and were it not for the fact that I included one factory hunting load that seldom shoots accurately, the sample rifle would have bested all others I have tested in the overall accuracy department. 

Of the three good loads I used, the worst group fired measured .72 MOA in extreme spread. The best group of the day was just .19 MOA. That is fantastic performance from a factory rifle that weighs in at less than 8 pounds. This rifle would be an excellent choice for back-country hunting over long distances or for other situations where shedding weight without sacrificing accuracy or velocity is most important.” 

The Modern Precision Rifle is offered in Black or Desert Brown anodized finishes and is available in barrel lengths ranging from 16 to 27 inches. Chamberings include: 223 Remington, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6.5 Creedmoor, 308 Winchester, 300 Winchester Magnum, 300 Norma Magnum, 300 PRC, and 338 Lapua Magnum. The Modern Precision Rifle weighs in starting at 6.9 pounds and is backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee.

2019 in Review: Most Popular Chamberings

By Christensen Arms

Most Popular Chamberings

2019 in Review

Dec 23, 2019 | Christensen Arms

We did not take 2019 lightly. This year we challenged ourselves to push harder, build bigger, and continue to redefine American-made firearms. We achieved all of those goals and more not only with hard work—but also thanks to our employees, our friends, and Christensen Arms owners. Now, we look back on the most popular chamberings that dominated the year. Here’s the breakdown of everything we built in 2019:

Just as it has in previous years 6.5 Creedmoor (6.5 CRDMR) leads the list for bolt-action rifles. This highly versatile do-anything cartridge has a well-deserved reputation for long-range accuracy on the range and a broad array of hunting applications. The 6.5 Creedmoor is a lightweight short-action round that produces less recoil than other popular chamberings. Shooters can generally expect a relatively long barrel life and common availability of ammunition. For hunting, 6.5 Creedmoor is suitable for most game smaller than elk or moose.

Plenty of our owners favor the classic .300 Winchester Magnum (300 WIN MAG) as an all-around hunting and target shooting cartridge. It certainly isn’t a new long-action chambering, but has earned its keep with serious long-range performance that delivers hard hitting shots without the recoil of larger rounds. If you’re only going to ever hunt with one rifle this might be the caliber for you. This cartridge is powerful enough to hunt nearly any animal found in North America, but it is particularly popular for elk, moose, and bighorn sheep.

The 6.5 Precision Rifle Cartridge (6.5 PRC) is a relatively new long-range offering developed by Hornady®. The use of moderate powder charges creates a cartridge that is accurate and enjoys a reasonable barrel life without heavy recoil. Often represented as an attempt to improve on the wildly popular 6.5 Creedmoor, those who choose 6.5 PRC should enjoy the high velocities and long-range potential possible with the short-action round. Although primarily designed for competition, hunters will find the chambering suitable for most game.

Another Hornady invention, the .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge (300 PRC) was first introduced late last year and has quickly grown a sizable following as a powerful long-range option. The round is a .30 caliber non-belted magnum originally developed for precision shooting applications. Popular with bench and tactical shooters, it has also won over hunters and has the capacity to handle the majority of large game.

A more traditional cartridge—the .308 Winchester (308 WIN) has achieved notable recognition as a highly versatile short-action chambering. A firearm chambered in .308 Winchester will not consistently achieve the same long-range performance as 6.5 Creedmoor, but will likely experience a longer barrel life. As one of the most popular hunting cartridges of all time, ammunition is widely available for this chambering. A larger round, the .308 Winchester is well suited for most medium to large sized game including elk and moose.

Our most popular Modern Sporting Rifle offering .223 Wylde (223 WYLDE) allows a firearm to utilize either .223 Remington or 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. The chambering is a top choice for everything from competition shooters to varmint hunters. Ammunition is widely available and responsible users can expect an ample barrel life. Very comfortable on the range, .223 Wylde is also ideal for small predators and small game.

Universally popular, 6.5 Creedmoor (6.5 CRDMR) and .308 Winchester (308 WIN) also dominated our Modern Sporting Rifle category.

Both 9x19mm Parabellum (9MM) and .45 ACP (45 ACP) are well suited for a 1911 platform—and available in all of our pistol offerings. Those who choose 9mm likely do so because it’s fast and light, leading to lesser recoil and extra magazine capacity. Ammunition also tends to be cheaper and more plentiful in contrast. Less popular with Christensen Arms owners this year, 45 ACP is a larger and heavier caliber prefered by those who seek additional stopping power and are willing to tolerate the recoil.

If your chambering didn’t make the list don’t fret—whether you choose to follow the crowd or opt for something less conventional you’re still shooting a Christensen Arms firearm.

Want to see the changes for yourself? View our 2018 report here. 

Celebrating 24 Years

By Christensen Arms

Celebrating 24 Years

Since 1995

Oct 30, 2019 | Christensen Arms

In the fall of 1995, a few great ideas converged in a small Utah town and it began like all great American origin stories do—in a garage. The space was common but the technology was not, a group of inspired minds straying far from the way things had always been done: utilizing the same materials and processes they had mastered during aircraft production to forge something no one could call traditional. Christensen Arms developed and patented the first carbon fiber rifle barrel soon after, and never looked back.

From the very first prototype to our current models, Christensen Arms firearms have always been the product of American engineering and the best of American manufacturing. We look forward to many more years of refusing to settle for anything less.

Competitive Shooting with Christensen Arms

By Christensen Arms

Shooting with Christensen Arms

3-Gun / Multi-Gun

Aug 12, 2019 | Christensen Arms

Multi-Gun competitive shooting encourages competitors to push the limits of their skills in a challenging environment. Equipment makes all the difference too—with many passionate 3-Gun and Multi-Gun participants choosing to carry our CA-15 and other Modern Sporting Rifle platforms into the field. Here are a few of the talented men and women who shoot Christensen Arms: 

Josh Wakamatsu

“I have always set my sights on being the best shooter I can be. Where does that put me compared to the tops guys in the country? I don’t know, but it keeps me motivated trying to improve and get better. 

I’ve been fortunate to have several shooting clubs that have helped me grow and progress as a shooter. Starting out is hard and there is so much to figure out.  Not only the shooting aspect, but gear as well. As I’ve progressed and gotten better, I’ve found it rewarding to be able to help shooters old and new and teach them what I’ve learned. This is a sport about progression and perfection. Always striving to get better and better. Being able to bring new people into the sport and help it grow gives me enjoyment.

I started competing in 3-Gun / Multi -Gun competitions at the beginning of 2013.  I shoot about 5-7 major matches a year. I consistently place in the top 5 and have won my division several times. I was able to win a National title at the United Multi-Gun League National Championships earlier this year.” – Josh Wakamatsu

Casey Pratt

“I am still technically a rookie and shot my first major match in October 2015. I’m pretty new to the game but have been lucky to surround myself with veteran shooters who are among the best. My life in the 3-Gun game started when I happened onto a 3-Gun match while rodeoing in southern Utah. I was instantly HOOKED! Shortly there after I built my own private range where I try and shoot everyday. 

It’s a huge honor to represent Christensen Arms and shoot their rifles. They have a long legacy in the shooting and hunting world and to be a part of that is something I do not take for granted. Their rifles are outstanding and the people behind them are even better! I’ve gotten to know the Christensen Arms team and watching and learning from them has been priceless. Shooting for Christensen Arms gives me a lot of confidence as their guns function flawlessly, are a work of art, and the accuracy is easily sub-MOA. 

I am currently shooting Open and 2×4 Open divisions in 3-Gun competitions. It is the ‘top fuel” division where almost anything goes as far as equipment and optics. This is where the CA-15 thrives.” – Casey Pratt

Bennie Cooley

Bennie Cooley has extensive experience in Counter Terrorism and SWAT training and has cross-trained and trained with various tactical organizations to include specialized units within our military, federal, state and county law enforcement organizations. Bennie has served on the board of directors for the Mountain States Tactical Officers Association, and received their Excellence Award in recognition for winning back-to-back National SWAT Team Championship in Gainesville Georgia. Bennie has also received two World Class Quality Improvement Awards for his leadership and training of personnel where he is recognized for his outstanding ability to instruct and develop individuals in CQB Shooting, Long Range Engagements, Active Shooter and Hostage Rescue Operations. 

7-time Winner – International Tactical Long-Range Rifle Championships, Gillette, Wyoming
5-time Winner – USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals, Las Vegas, Nevada
4-time Winner – SOF 3-Gun World Championships Law Enforcement Team Champions
4-time Winner – MGM Multigun Ironman Match, Parma, Idaho
3-time Winner – SOF 3-Gun World Championships, Las Vegas, Nevada
2-time Winner – Team Leader National Championship of SWAT, Gainesville, Georgia
2-time Winner – Secretaries Trophy First Place Team, Central Training Academy
2-time Winner – North Carolina Tactical 3-Gun Championships, Fayetteville
2-time Winner – Mystery Mountain 3-Gun Championships, Phoenix, Arizona
1-time Winner – World Sniper Championships, Camp Atterbury, Indiana
1-time Winner – Sniper Challenge, Stephenville, Texas, Match Winner
1-time Winner – Department of Energy (DOE) Small Arms Tournament, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Tim Panic

“I started my Multi-Gun career two years ago in April 2017 and I was hooked. I was fortunate to go to a local club that has some top-level shooters, and I saw what real speed and accuracy looked like. I loved the camaraderie within the sport and the drive of other competitors to help new shooters succeed. I dove headfirst into learning about the best equipment, my Christensen Arms CA-15 being one of my first rifle purchases specifically for 3-Gun. I loved the unique look of the carbon fiber barrel, and that it was a locally owned company. 

Because of the support from fellow shooters I was able to learn so much, and I wanted to push myself until I found my limit. Throughout the last few years I have met so many awesome people and have been lucky enough to train with the best. This has pushed my abilities farther than I could have alone. This year, I was thrilled to finish First in 2×4 Open at the 2019 Limcat custom UML District 1 Championship, and Second in 2×4 Open for the 2019 Cedar Valley Multi-Gun Championship, and the 2019 Sig Sauer UML Multi-Gun Championship.” – Tim Panic

Ed Espinoza

Ed Espinoza is currently a law enforcement officer in California. Ed has experience as a SWAT team leader and sniper. Ed is retire from the United States Marine Corps Reserve where he served numerous tours in Iraq as well as being a team member where he competed in both service rifle and pistol. Ed had earned both the Distinguished Marksman and Distinguished Pistol Shot Badges and was a member of the President’s 100 for both rifle and pistol. Ed currently competes in USPSA pistol, pistol caliber carbine, Multi-Gun and UML Multi-Gun.

1st Place 2019 Limcat United Multi-Gun 2×4 Tactical Division
2nd Place 2016 SafariLand Expedition 2×4 Multi-Gun
1st Place 2008 Pacific Navy Rifle Match

Christensen Arms Owners

By Christensen Arms

Christensen Arms Owners

Featured Content

Jul 22, 2019 | Christensen Arms

Few things inspire us quite like exceptional firearms—the passion of our team, our friends, and Christensen Arms owners. Do you have an experience you’d like to share? Visit our Content Upload page to submit images and tell your story. While we receive far too many submissions to showcase them all, here are a handful of recent uploads:

Montana Mountain Goat & Pronghorn

Mesa Long Range

“Nothing like using a great rifle to teach your nephew the finer points of long range shooting on a Saturday afternoon!” – Tom

Kaibab Buck

Share Your Experience

By Christensen Arms

Share Your Experience

Featured Content

Mar 25, 2019 | Christensen Arms

Our greatest successes are not just the products we build everyday, but the accomplishments of those who choose to carry our firearms. Do you have a Christensen Arms experience you’d like to share? Visit our Content Upload page to submit images and tell your story. While we receive far too many submissions to showcase them all—here are a handful of recent uploads:

Barbary Sheep in New Mexico

This is a picture of my Christensen Arms Ridgeline .300 win mag in front of a Barbary Sheep from New Mexico. These sheep live in some of the roughest terrain and mountains that New Mexico has to offer and my Christensen Arms has played a huge role in my success of hunting these sheep and all the other species that I hunt every year, I am very pleased with the way my Christensen Arms has performed and can definitely say that it is by far the best gun that I have ever owned.” – Noah

CA-10 in 6.5 Creedmoor

“My son Griffin harvested this buck this year from 320 yards with a CA-10 Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. We love Christensen rifles!! The whole family uses them!” – Jake

Mesa in Left-Hand

“Just received my Mesa in 6.5 creed a week before Christmas and I finally got a chance to head to the range today. Wow! The accuracy of this rifle is unmatched. Super tight groups immediately out of the box. With just factory loads it is a hole cutter. I am so jacked up about this gun! It was well worth wait being left handed for a quality rifle that is unmatched by any other manufacturer out there!! I am a guide out of Montana and I can’t wait to put it to use on some of my own tags next fall!!! Thanks for making such an awesome rifle!!!” – Keith

2018 in Review: Most Popular Chamberings

By Christensen Arms

Most Popular Chamberings

2018 in Review

Dec 19, 2018 | Christensen Arms

Perhaps our greatest year yet—2018 brought untold triumphs and new milestones both for Christensen Arms and those who choose to carry our guns. We released new products, celebrated once-in-a-lifetime hunts (ours and yours), and built a long list of great firearms along the way. These are not simply things we achieved by ourselves, but a culmination of the efforts of our employees, our friends, and Christensen Arms owners. Now, we look back on the most popular chamberings that dominated the year. Here’s the breakdown of everything we built in 2018:

Few will be surprised that 6.5 Creedmoor (6.5 CRDMR) leads the list for bolt-action rifles. This highly versatile do-anything cartridge has a well-deserved reputation for long-range accuracy on the range and a broad array of hunting applications. The 6.5 Creedmoor is a lightweight short-action round that produces less recoil than other popular chamberings. Shooters can generally expect a relatively long barrel life and common availability of ammunition. For hunting, 6.5 Creedmoor is suitable for most game smaller than elk or moose.

Generations of Americans have favored the .300 Winchester Magnum (300 WIN MAG) as an all-around hunting and target shooting cartridge. It certainly isn’t a new long-action chambering, but has earned its keep with serious long-range performance that delivers hard hitting shots without the recoil of larger rounds. If you’re only going to ever hunt with one rifle this might be the caliber for you. This cartridge is powerful enough to hunt nearly any animal found in North America, but it is particularly popular for elk, moose, and bighorn sheep.

The 7mm Remington Magnum (7MM REM MAG) is a tried and true round that has stood the test of time. Similar in size to the .300 Winchester Magnum, this long-action chambering is capable of achieving slightly longer distances with less recoil. Barrel life will generally also be comparable to .300 Winchester Magnum. Hunters will find the 7mm Remington Magnum suitable for deer, sheep, elk, and some larger game.

Another traditional cartridge, the .308 Winchester (308 WIN) has achieved notable recognition as a highly versatile short-action chambering. A firearm chambered in .308 Winchester will not consistently achieve the same long-range performance as 6.5 Creedmoor, but will likely experience a longer barrel life. As one of the most popular hunting cartridges of all time, ammunition is widely available for this chambering. A larger round, the .308 Winchester is well suited for most medium to large sized game including elk and moose.

28 Nosler (28 NOSLER) is the newest chambering to make our bolt-action rifle list. A powerful long range cartridge, the round has become a favorite among hunters in the few short years since its introduction. While the long-action round delivers fast and flat performance the velocity can lead to a shorter barrel life than other popular chamberings. Availability of ammunition for this chambering may also be a concern for some shooters. Well suited for bigger game, 28 Nosler is ideal for deer, elk, moose, and more.

For those who favor versatility .223 Wylde (223 WYLDE) allows a Modern Sporting Rifle to safely shoot either .223 Remington or 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. The chambering is a top choice for everything from competition shooters to varmint hunters. Ammunition is widely available and responsible users can expect an ample barrel life. Very comfortable on the range, .223 Wylde is also ideal for small predators and small game.

Universally popular, 6.5 Creedmoor (6.5 CRDMR) and .308 Winchester (308 WIN) also dominated our Modern Sporting Rifle category.

The debate between 9x19mm Parabellum (9MM) and .45 ACP (45 ACP) is certainly not a new one. Both chamberings are well suited for a 1911 platform—and available in all of our pistol offerings. Those who choose 9mm likely do so because it’s fast and light, leading to lesser recoil and extra magazine capacity. Ammunition also tends to be cheaper and more plentiful in contrast. Less popular with Christensen Arms owners this year, 45 ACP is a larger and heavier caliber prefered by those who seek additional stopping power and are willing to tolerate the recoil.

If your chambering didn’t make the list don’t fret—whether you choose to follow the crowd or opt for something less conventional you’re still shooting a Christensen Arms firearm.

In the Field: Staff Picks

By Christensen Arms

In the Field: Staff Picks

Hunts & Experiences

Dec 3, 2018 | Christensen Arms

Here at Christensen Arms our greatest successes are not just the products we build everyday, but the accomplishments made by those who chose to carry our firearms. Whether the hunts are big or small we’re incredibly honored to have been a part of so many pursuits. Earlier this year we invited you to Share Your Experience with us and you delivered. While there have been far too many submissions to showcase them all here are a handful of our staff picks so far:

Antelope in Wyoming

“Everyone at Christensen is so nice and very knowledgeable about their rifles. It was a no brainer for me to find a local dealer in my state to purchase a Ridgeline in a 6.5 Creedmoor. So I did find one and after breaking the barrel in the way Christensen recommended, I started getting serious about shooting long range.

I had never been on an Antelope hunt yet, hunted everything from elk, mule deer, whitetails, etc. I applied and a few weeks later found out I drew the tag I wanted. Got up the last day and it was 24 degrees out and snowing and about 30 mile an hour winds, I thought great! I could not see very well, snowing like hell, wind blowing, so I aimed at the base of his neck and let him have it! Down he went.” – Rich

Kudu in South Africa

“Dropped a great Kudu after a 3.5 hour stalk at 270 yards in Limpopo area of SA. .300 WSM but it carries like a .243. Couldn’t be happier with my CA rifle.” – Paul

Whitetail in Vermont

“The rifle has the perfect weight and performance for myself as well as my son. Light but not too light. Low recoil and accurate in 6.5 creedmore. My son 11 years old has taken three deer so far in the state of Vermont. He has a ton of confidence with the rifle, and he is becoming a serious marksman.” – Adam

Kodiak Brown Bear in Alaska

“Hunted for 12 days and 150 hours this past Spring and Fall for Kodiak Brown Bear. Finally shot this bear after 12 says that scored as a 10 footer. Took it down with one shot from your 300 win mag TFM (most guides recommend a 375 H&H which is that much more impressive with one shot kill from your 300 win mag). The Spring and Fall hunts were brutal: climbing mountains, rained 75% of the time, very basic tent camps. Always had faith in your gun which was most important looking down the barrel at a 10′ brown bear.” – Dustin

Elk in New Mexico

“Taking my son Elk Hunting was on my bucket list. While shopping for an Elk hunt in January at the Dallas Safari Club Exhibition, we stopped at the Christensen Booth. My son fell in love with the Mesa Bronze. I surprised him with the 300 Win Mag for our trip to New Mexico and it paid off. My son harvested his first elk at 602 yards.” – Mike