July 8, 2019 | Christensen Arms

Designed to handle long range tactical and precision shooting applications, the BA Tactical is well equipped for most challenges. The Black Nitride action is machined to include a 20-MOA integral rail, fitted to a target contour Christensen Arms carbon fiber barrel, and paired with a stainless steel side-baffle muzzle brake. The adjustable tactical carbon fiber composite gunstock includes a bottom picatinny rail, five flush cup mounts, and a detachable box magazine.

The BA Tactical is offered at a retail price of $2,795. Current chamberings include: 223 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 308 Winchester, 300 Winchester Magnum, 300 Norma Magnum, 300 PRC, 338 Lapua Magnum, and 338 Norma Magnum. The BA Tactical weighs in starting at 7.4 pounds and is backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee.

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May 29, 2019 | Christensen Arms

There are many reasons you may choose to carry a shorter barrel into the field. Plenty of hunters and shooters appreciate the lighter and more compact format, allowing for easier maneuverability in dense woods and tight quarters. Shorter barrels do generally mean less velocity—but since the barrel is often the heaviest component of any rifle losing a few inches may be worth sacrificing ballistic performance for some users. Smaller firearms can be easier to pack, move, and scale to new heights with. Christensen Arms offers a number of bolt-action rifles in 16 inch, 20 inch, and 22 inch options:

The shortest barrel length we offer, our 16 inch barrels are for those looking to shed everything possible. The Modern Precision Rifle, our BA Tactical, and the TFM all have 16 inch options in 308 Winchester. Those who prefer 6.5 Creedmoor can pick up the same length in the BA Tactical and TFM, and 233 Remington is also available for our Modern Precision Rifle and BA Tactical. Mostly tactical style offerings, our 16 inch barrels are particularly well suited for shooting suppressed.

Our 20 inch barrels are the shortest available on most of our traditional hunting rifles. The Ridgeline and the Traverse both have 20 inch options in 6.5 Creedmoor and 308 Winchester, and there are additional 450 Bushmaster options for the Ridgeline and Mesa. Tactical shooters are also covered, since we offer 20 inch barrels in 308 Winchester for our Modern Precision Rifle, BA Tactical, and TFM rifles as well. The Modern Precision Rifle carries one more 20 inch offering in 223 Remington.

Worried about trimming too much? Look no further than a 22 inch barrel. Our compact Mesa rifle champions the category with offerings in 6.5 Creedmoor, 7MM-08 Remington, and 308 Winchester. On the tactical side the Modern Precision Rifle has a 22 inch 6.5 Creedmoor option, while our BA Tactical rounds out the group with a 223 Remington offering.

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May 6, 2019 | Christensen Arms

Whether you’re a dedicated long-range hunter or a novice—our ELR rifle is made for those who chase distant targets. Long-range hunting is a demanding sport that is part skill and part equipment, requiring shooters to push themselves to extremes. Like all firearms designed specifically for distance applications the ELR is larger and heavier than our other alternatives, but what it lacks in portability it delivers in performance at extended ranges.

Every ELR rifle is hand built in our Utah factory. The receiver is machined from 416R Stainless Steel and features an integral 20 MOA rail to provide additional rigidity and support for optic systems. The rifle’s target contour Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Barrel is precision drilled, button rifled, and turned down to an exceptionally slim profile before being wrapped in our proprietary aerospace grade carbon fiber composite to ensure superior accuracy and performance. The barreled action is completed with an adjustable match grade trigger, one of our Titanium Side-Baffle Muzzle Brakes, and an enlarged bolt-knob.

The firearm is then spot bedded into one of our ELR Carbon Fiber Composite Stocks. This long-range gunstock has a vertical grip with a palm swell and modified beavertail forearm to help secure a stable platform wherever it may be needed. The length of pull and comb height are adjustable in fixed quarter-inch increments with Stock Spacers. For additional fitting, the butt height can also be modified. The gunstock features dual front sling studs and a single rear sling stud. Five flush cup mounts are located throughout: on the forearm, the grip, and the rear of the gunstock. As a classic Christensen Arms firearm the ELR is offered in our standard Black with Gray Webbing finish.

The ELR is currently available in fourteen chamberings with barrel lengths ranging from 26 to 27 inches. Once complete, the rifle weighs between 7.5 and 8.4 lbs and is backed by a Sub-MOA guarantee. We take great pride in the products that we produce, and if we put our name on it, we’ll stand behind it. As with all of our firearms, the ELR available to order from any Christensen Arms dealer.

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Apr 22, 2019 | Christensen Arms

While we’re certainly known for our American-built firearms, our components and accessories are also manufactured in-house or carefully sourced to meet the same strict standards we require for any Christensen Arms product. Whether you’re looking for additional mounting equipment, muzzle devices, or storage accessories, we’ve got you covered with some of our best selling products:

All of our picatinny rail components are precision machined from aluminum and feature a black anodized finish for durability and performance. Our One Piece Scope Base is compatible with most standard Remington 700 style actions. It fits our Mesa, Mesa Long Range, and Ridgeline rifles. The base is offered in 0 MOA or 20 MOA versions and is shipped with the necessary screws for installation.

If you’re looking to mount additional accessories the 4” Bottom Picatinny Rail is designed to attach to the forward sling stud location on rifles. It measures 4 inches in overall length, and features an integrated sling mount. Own a Modern Precision Rifle? Our Monopod Rail was purpose-built for the chassis rifle and mounts directly to the stock. Standard installation screws are also included.

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Our muzzle brakes are designed to reduce recoil felt by a shooter and to control the muzzle rise of a rifle by redirecting the propellant gases created when firing a shot. The Radial Brake is a 360° brake designed for hunting which reduces felt recoil by redirecting gases through a number of small ports distributed in all directions. The brake is offered in Stainless Steel or Titanium.

Tactical shooters may prefer our Side-Baffle Brake instead—featuring four large side ports to reduce felt recoil and four threaded top ports to dial in muzzle rise. Shipped with a crush washer to ensure proper indexing, the brake is offered in both Stainless Steel or Titanium as well as a Black Nitride option.

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On the move? With heavy duty padding for protection our carrying cases are ideal for transporting or safely storing your Christensen Arms firearm. The Long Rifle Carry Case can accommodate most rifles, larger optics, and has room for most bipods. It also features oversized zippers for durability, two front zippered pockets for additional storage, and an adjustable padded sling. The main compartment offers a barrel pocket for added protection and straps to secure a rifle.

Our MSR Rifle Case features five velcro closure magazine pockets and is large enough to accommodate optics as well. It has an internal barrel tip pocket, carrying handles, and an adjustable padded shoulder strap. Inside the 1911 Carry Case a hook and loop-backed panel allows for easy positioning when securing the adjustable holster and double pistol magazine pouch to suit your needs. The double zipper and wrap-around handles provide protection and support, while the inside front flap pocket offers additional storage.

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Apr 8, 2019 | Christensen Arms

A premium quality lightweight hunting rifle offered at an accessible price, the Mesa is a triumph in traditional steel. The firearm’s compact frame and lightweight features make it the perfect choice to carry deep into the backcountry. Whether your needs are small predator or big game there is nothing primitive about our entry level hunting rifle.

The Mesa begins with a featherlight contour barrel (#1, #3, or #4 depending on the chambering of the firearm) precision CNC machined from 416 stainless steel. This creates a sleek component that won’t weigh the rifle down. The barrel is then threaded and matched with one of our removable seamless radial style muzzle brakes. Once the barrel is installed on the action the parts are finished with either a Tungsten or Burnt Bronze Cerakote for a compelling look and added protection from the elements.

After finishing, the barreled action is then paired with one of our Carbon Fiber Composite Sporter Stocks built with a proprietary carbon fiber and fiberglass composite. The stocks are cured before being sanded and refined throughout the process. Bedding consists of a spot-bedded recoil lug in conjointment with dual Invar pillars. The original Mesa is offered in a black with gray webbing gunstock, while the Mesa in Bronze is matched with a green with black and tan webbed version.

Standard features also include an adjustable match-grade trigger and two sling studs, one front and one rear. A compact bolt knob completes the Black Nitride finished bolt. Based on the Remington 700 footprint, the Mesa is compatible with most regular Remington 700 mounting systems and accessories.

The Mesa is currently offered in nine chamberings with barrel lengths ranging from 20 to 26 inches. Select short-action chamberings are available in a left-hand configuration. The rifle weighs in between 6.5 and 7.3 lbs and is backed by a Sub-MOA guarantee. Hand built in the USA, the Mesa is available to order from any Christensen Arms dealer.

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Mar 4, 2019 | Christensen Arms

Those who aspire to own our TFM are in search of something truly specialized. Driven by our decades of carbon fiber and custom firearms experience, the rifle is a unique product of our obsession with composite materials and the advantage they bring to a tactical long-range platform. For shooters who refuse to settle for anything less than the very best, the TFM stands in a league of its own.

The build begins with a Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Barrel. The barrel is machined from a 416R stainless steel bar before being precision drilled, button rifled, turned down to an exceptionally slim profile, and wrapped in our proprietary aerospace grade carbon fiber composite originally developed for aircraft. This process creates a target contour barrel with a match chamber that performs at or above the standards associated with a traditional barrel, without the weight of additional steel. After the barrel is threaded, one of our Titanium Side-Baffle Brakes is added and properly timed.

Once finished, the barrel is combined with one of our purpose-built TFM actions. The action includes a 20 MOA integral rail to provide additional rigidity and support, is precision machined from 416R stainless steel, and is completed with a Black Nitride™ finish for a sleek look. The various components are blueprinted with hand-lapped lugs and paired with a polished two tone bolt while an adjustable match-grade trigger and our enlarged bolt knob are installed.

The firearm is then equipped with one of our TFM Aerograde Carbon Fiber Stocks in a natural carbon fiber finish. These gunstocks are hand laid at our facility by trained composite technicians to ensure an exceptionally high quality stock with the ultimate strength-to-weight ratio. The monocoque stocks are finished with full receiver glass bedding and carbon fiber pillars.

The TFM’s feature driven gunstock is one of the most complex models we build. The palm hook assists a shooter in establishing a solid seat against their shoulder, while the oversized vertical grip with palm swell and specialized flat forearm help secure a stable platform that provides the support needed for long-range shots. Both the comb height and length of pull are fully adjustable with the simple rotation of a thumb wheel. Accessories include a forend picatinny rail with integrated sling stud, and a single rear sling stud.

The rifle is finished with a detachable box magazine (compatible with all AICS magazines) which features an extended tactical mag release for ease of use. The barrel is free-floated to ensure superior accuracy and performance. All of these components, techniques, and finishes produce a unique firearm that is truly unlike any other in the long-range tactical domain. The result is striking—and those who choose to carry it turn heads in every contest.

The TFM weighs between 7.3 and and 7.8 pounds, with barrel lengths ranging from 16 to 27 inches, and is backed by a ½ MOA guarantee. It is hand-built in the USA and is available to order from any Christensen Arms dealer. Current chamberings include 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 308 Winchester, 300 Winchester Magnum, 338 Lapua Magnum, 300 Norma Magnum, 300 PRC, 338 Norma Magnum.

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Feb 6, 2019 | Christensen Arms

We just wrapped up our biggest year yet. Whether you’ve recently joined us or been along for the ride, we are deeply grateful for your support and patronage. Few things inspire us quite like exceptional firearms—the passion of our team, our friends, and Christensen Arms owners. Here’s what’s new for 2019:

The Ridgeline in Bronze

This year we’re celebrating the success of our Bronze collection by expanding the offering to another of our most popular models. The Ridgeline in Bronze features a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish on the action and the muzzle brake, a signature Christensen Arms green gunstock with our black and tan webbing, and a black match-grade trigger. We’ve also added 20” barrel options to our 6.5 CRDMR and 308 WIN Ridgeline offerings.

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Introducing the Traverse

A new addition to our lineup, the Traverse elevates our backcountry rifle offerings with time-honored styling and the performance you would expect from Christensen Arms. Designed to be lightweight from the inside out—this firearm takes full advantage of our expertise in carbon fiber and premium materials. Launching in more than a dozen chamberings, there is a Traverse available for every hunter and every experience.

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The Modern Precision Rifle in Desert Brown

The Modern Precision Rifle is now offered in a Desert Brown anodized chassis. This unique color option provides shooters with an alternative to the standard Black while maintaining the durability and longevity of an anodized finish. We’re rolling out additional chamberings too: the Modern Precision Rifle will now include .223 REM options in both 16” and 20” barrels.

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New 300 PRC Offerings

As we head into the new year, we’re bringing Hornady’s new 300 PRC cartridge with us. The round is a .30 caliber non-belted magnum invention developed for precision shooting applications. The 300 PRC chambering is now available in all of our bolt-action rifles, providing a new long-range option for hunters and shooters in a wide range of firearms.

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The Mesa in 6.5 PRC

By popular demand we’ve also added 6.5 PRC to our Mesa offerings. The cartridge is a relatively new long-range cartridge developed by Hornady. Those who choose to shoulder a rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC should enjoy the high velocities and long-range potential possible with the short-action round.

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The Mesa Long Range in 338 LAPUA

Last but not least, the Mesa Long Range is now available in 338 LAPUA. This long-action chambering will deliver lethal shots far and fast, although it packs a punch at both ends. Those who choose to shoot 338 LAPUA are looking for the largest and most powerful long-range round they can get.

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Feb 4, 2019 | Christensen Arms

As we continue into the year, we’re bringing Hornady’s new 300 PRC cartridge with us. The round is a .30 caliber non-belted magnum invention developed for precision shooting applications. The 300 PRC chambering is now available in all of our bolt-action rifles, providing a new long-range option for hunters and shooters in a wide range of firearms.

The 300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) was first introduced late last year and has quickly attracted the interest of more than just competition shooters. According to Hornady: “the 300 PRC is an intelligently crafted 21st century magnum cartridge specifically designed to take advantage of long, heavy for caliber bullets capable of delivering the highest levels of accuracy and aerodynamic performance.” Ammunition is currently offered in 212 gr ELD-X Precision Hunter and 225 gr ELD Match bullets.

Although primarily designed for precision shooting and competition, hunters will find the round suitable for most North American game.

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Jan 14, 2019 | Christensen Arms

New for 2019, the Traverse elevates our backcountry rifle offerings with time-honored styling and the performance you would expect from Christensen Arms. Designed to be lightweight from the inside out—this firearm takes full advantage of our expertise in carbon fiber and premium materials. We didn’t skimp on the features either. Launching in more than a dozen chamberings, there is a Traverse available for every hunter and every experience.

The Traverse begins as one of our precision machined receivers. The action is then fitted to a light target contour Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Barrel to ensure superior accuracy and performance. The threaded muzzle is paired with one of our Stainless Steel Side-Baffle Brakes, and an adjustable match-grade trigger as well as our oversized bolt knob are installed. The Carbon Fiber Composite Monte Carlo Stock gives the rifle a classic feel, while the 0 MOA optic rail and forearm rail ensure smooth operation.

Inspired by our passion for carbon fiber and other advanced aerospace materials, our highly accurate and lightweight bolt-action rifles stand in a class of their own. There’s a Christensen Arms model designed for any hunt, big or small. All of our firearms are built by hand in the USA and carried the world over.

The Traverse is offered at a retail price of $2,395. Current chamberings include: 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, 26 Nosler, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 – 284 Norma, 6.5 PRC, 7MM-08 Remington, 7MM Remington Magnum, 28 Nosler, 280 Ackley, 270 WSM, 270 Winchester, 308 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, 300 WSM, 300 Winchester Magnum, 30 Nosler, and 300 RUM. The Traverse weighs in starting at 7.3 pounds and is backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee.

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Jan 7, 2019 | Christensen Arms

We’re pleased to announce another new addition to our 2019 line-up: the Modern Precision Rifle is now offered in a Desert Brown anodized chassis. This color option provides shooters with an alternative to the standard Black while maintaining the durability and longevity of an anodized finish.

When we built the first Modern Precision Rifle, we wanted to engineer a bolt-action firearm that could go the distance and take on complex challenges without the weight or bulk associated with most chassis rifles. As with all Christensen Arms products, it not only had to function properly but it also had to look good doing it. Every detail was examined down to the smallest components to insure that the rifle delivered effortless form and function. The end result speaks for itself:

The Modern Precision Rifle is an ultra-lightweight chassis rifle designed to impress and built in the USA. 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, and 20 MOA rail. The action and stainless steel side-baffle muzzle brake are finished in Black Nitride™ for a sleek look. The Modern Precision Rifle weighs in starting at 6.9 pounds and is backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee.

More than just Desert Brown, we’re also rolling out an additional chambering. The Modern Precision Rifle will now also include .223 Remington options in both 16” and 20” barrels. Other existing chamberings include 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 Norma Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum. All chamberings (and colors) are available to order through any Christensen Arms dealer.

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