Choose the Right Christensen Arms Rifle: The Comparison Guide

Precision-built for every pursuit. Whether you’re heading deep into the backcountry, dialing long-range steel, or building out your modern tactical kit, Christensen Arms offers a purpose-built rifle platform to match. Use this guide to find the Christensen rifle that fits your mission.

Lightweight. Reliable. Field-proven. These rifles are built to perform in demanding hunting conditions without adding unnecessary weight.

Mesa FFT

Featherweight performance, stainless steel strength.

• Barrel: 416R Stainless Steel with Featherlight Contour
• Stock: Christensen Arms FFT^TM Carbon Fiber
• Starting Weight:5lbs
• Best For: Backcountry hunters prioritizing pack weight and accuracy
• Calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and more

Ridgeline FFT

The flagship carbon barrel hunting rifle—now lighter.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Wrap
• Stock: Christensen Arms FFT™ Carbon Fiber
• Starting Weight: 5.4lbs
• Best For: Versatile big game hunting with carbon precision
• Calibers: 6.5 PRC, 7mm Backcountry, .308 Win, and more

Evoke

Premium design meets high-end hunting performance.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Cerakote® Finish
• Stock: Polymer Material
• Starting Weight: 7.7lbs
• Best For: Hunters seeking both elevated aesthetics and proven capability
• Calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, 7mm Backcountry, and more

Modern Carbon Rifle

Lightweight and uncompromising.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Wrap
• Stock: Christensen Arms Hybrid Hunting Stock with FFT™ Carbon Fiber
• Starting Weight: 6.7lbs
• Best For: Hunters seeking premium carbon performance in a lightweight, sporter-style package
• Calibers: .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .300 Win Mag, and more

Summit Ti

Maximum performance in an ultralight hunting platform.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Wrap
• Stock: Aerograde® Carbon Fiber
• Starting Weight: 5.5lbs
• Best For: High-alpine hunters needing premium accuracy in the lightest possible platform
• Calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, and more

Engineered for long-range accuracy and repeatable performance. Whether for competition or dialing distance, these platforms deliver.

Modern Precision Rifle (MPR)

Chassis precision with Christensen DNA.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Wrap
• Chassis: Christensen Arms 7075 Aluminum Billet, Folding Stock with Magnelok ^TM Technology
• Starting Weight: 6.9lbs
• Best For: Tactical precision, competition, modular builds
• Calibers: .233 REM, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and more

Mesa Long Range

Built for serious hunters and long-range discipline.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel
• Stock: Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Composite
• Starting Weight: 8.9lbs
• Best For: Precision hunters pushing effective range
• Calibers: 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .300 Win Mag, and more

BA Tactical

Benchrest-level performance, field-ready design.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Wrap
• Stock: Carbon Fiber Composite Long Range Tactical Stock
• Starting Weight: 7.4lbs
• Best For: Tactical shooters and long-range enthusiasts
• Calibers: .308 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, and more

Same precision. Smaller calibers. These rimfire platforms are built with the same materials and standards as our centerfire rifles.

MPR Rimfire

Train like you shoot—with full-size feel.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Tension Rimfire
• Chassis: Christensen Arms 7075 Aluminum Billet Chassis, Folding Stock with Magnelock ^TM Technology
• Starting Weight: 6.2lbs
• Best For: Precision rimfire practice, varmint control
• Calibers: .22 LR, .17 HMR, and .22 WMR

Ranger

Purpose-built for precision.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Tension Rimfire
• Stock: Christensen Arms Carbon Fiber Composite
• Starting Weight: 5.1lbs
• Best For: Target shooting and small game hunting
• Caliber: .22 LR, .17 HMR, and .22 WMR

Performance-focused semi-auto platforms designed for modern tactical, range, and field applications.

CA5FIVE6 FFT

Compact. Lightweight. Mission-ready.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Wrap
• Upper/Lower: Aluminum or FFT^TM Carbon Fiber (upgrade) handguard, MFT Minimalist Stock (adjustable)
• Strating Weight: 6.3lbs
• Best For: Tactical applications, home defense, lightweight builds
• Caliber: .223 WYLDE

CA-10 G2

Semi-auto precision with big bore power.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Wrap
• Upper/Lower: Aluminum or FFT^TM Carbon Fiber (upgrade) handguard, BCM Gunfighter Stock (adjustable)
• Starting Weight: 5.3lbs
• Best For: Tactical shooters and hunters who demand semi-auto punch
• Calibers: .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor

CA-10 DMR

Designated marksman performance.

• Barrel: Christensen Arms 416R Stainless Steel with Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Wrap
• Upper/Lower: Rifle length Aerograde® Carbon Fiber Handguard, Magpul Adjustable STR Stock
• Starting Weight: 5.3lbs
• Best For: Long-range semi-auto precision
• Calibers: .308 Win and 6.5 Creedmoor

Still deciding which Christensen Arms rifle is right for you? Visit your local dealer or take our quiz to find the rifle built for your next pursuit.