The Christensen Arms ELR (Extreme Long Range) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 PRC with a 26-inch carbon fiber-wrapped, hand-lapped, free-floating barrel. The titanium side baffle muzzle brake is threaded and significantly cuts felt recoil. The fixed long-range hunter stock takes LOP spacers and has comb height adjustment for a precise fit. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: ELR 
• Caliber: 6.5 PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs 
• Overall Length: 47.25 inches 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
• Finish: Black with Gray Webbing on Stock; Stainless Steel Barrel 
• Sights: Integrated Base 
   

Features 

Carbon fiber wrapping reduces weight without softening the barrel's rigidity. The free-floating design keeps the barrel free from stock pressure, which matters at distance. The fully adjustable match trigger is tunable to the shooter's preferred pull weight. The aluminum receiver keeps total weight at 7.5 lbs despite the long barrel. 
 

Usage 

The ELR is built for engagements at extreme distances: big game at long range and precision rifle competition where the extra barrel length pays off in velocity. Getting the most from this rifle requires scope selection and load development; it is not a grab-and-go platform.

The carbon fiber construction gets consistent praise for keeping a 26-inch barreled rifle at 7.5 lbs. Long-range hunters who carry their rifles over terrain value this significantly. Accuracy at extended ranges is the other dominant theme. Owners report impressive groups and note the 6.5 PRC caliber works well at distance.

The muzzle brake's recoil reduction is well-regarded, making follow-up shots faster without much muzzle blast discomfort that affects some designs.

Price is the loudest criticism. The ELR is at the premium end of the bolt-action market and the discussion about whether the cost is justified versus competing platforms is recurring. Aftermarket accessory availability is narrower than for more mainstream platforms. A subset of users note that getting the rifle fully dialed in (scope, rings, ammunition selection) takes real effort, particularly for shooters new to precision long-range work. Long-term carbon fiber durability in harsh conditions is occasionally raised, though the majority of owners report no issues.