The Christensen Arms BA Tactical is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Mag, built around a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel in a long-range stock with adjustable LOP and comb height. The 27-inch barrel and 49.25-inch OAL put it firmly in the dedicated long-range category. At 7.4 lbs it's lighter than most .338 Lapua platforms. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: BA Tactical 
• Caliber: .338 Lapua Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 27 inches 
• Overall Length: 49.25 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds (includes 1 magazine) 
• Weight: 7.4 lbs 
• Finish: Black with Gray Webbing 
• Safety: Two-position safety 
• Trigger: Fully Adjustable Match Trigger 
   

Detailed Features 

The fully adjustable match trigger can be tuned to the shooter's preferred pull weight, which at long range translates directly to shot-to-shot consistency. The carbon fiber-wrapped barrel keeps weight down while maintaining rigidity. The long-range stock with adjustable LOP and comb height lets the shooter fit the rifle properly to their body and optics height rather than adapting to a fixed geometry. The black with gray webbing finish provides texture for grip in field conditions. 
 

Target Audience 

Experienced long-range precision shooters working in the 500-1,500 yard range, and hunters pursuing large game at extended distances where .338 Lapua energy retention is an advantage. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

Competition shooting at long-range events (F-Class, PRS long-range stages) is the primary use case. The .338 Lapua cartridge also covers big game hunting at ranges where most other calibers have run out of reliable terminal performance.

The BA Tactical .338 Lapua gets strong reviews for its carbon fiber build quality and accuracy at distance. The lightweight construction for the caliber is consistently noted as a differentiator, and recoil management feedback is positive given that the muzzle brake and overall design make the .338 Lapua more manageable than on heavier fixed-stock platforms.

The black webbing finish draws positive aesthetic comments and also serves a practical grip-surface purpose. Price is discussed as high but proportionate to the caliber and materials by most owners. Customization interest is active in the community, particularly around optics and aftermarket stocks. Customer service experiences are mixed, ranging from straightforward to frustrating depending on the situation. The rifle draws its strongest recommendations from long-range shooters who specifically need .338 Lapua capability in a lighter package.