The Christensen Arms ELR is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .28 Nosler, built for extreme long-range work with a carbon fiber long-range hunter stock, aluminum receiver, and TriggerTech match trigger. The 26-inch barrel has a 1:9" twist rate and is wrapped in carbon fiber with a baffle brake at the muzzle. At 7.5 lbs, it's light for the caliber and barrel length. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: ELR 
• Caliber: .28 Nosler 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Trigger: Fully Adjustable Match Trigger (TriggerTech) 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs 
• Overall Length: 48.25 inches 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1:9" 
• Stock Material: Carbon Fiber (Long Range Hunter design) 
• Safety: Two-position safety 
• Muzzle Device: Baffle brake 
• Sights: Integrated base (no traditional sights) 
   

Detailed Features 

The TriggerTech match trigger is fully adjustable for pull weight, giving shooters the ability to tune it to their preference. The carbon fiber-wrapped barrel reduces weight and improves heat dissipation compared to bare steel, which matters on a long-range platform where multiple shots at distance are common. The baffle brake cuts felt recoil and muzzle rise, allowing faster target reacquisition for follow-up shots. The integrated base simplifies optics mounting without adding height. 
 

Target Audience 

Serious long-range shooters who want the ballistic advantage of .28 Nosler's high BC bullets and flat trajectory in a lightweight field-ready package. Also works for competition shooters in extreme long-range (ELR) events. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The .28 Nosler is a high-performance cartridge for shooting at distance. Hunters pursuing large game at 500+ yards will find the caliber's terminal ballistics and flat arc useful. Competition shooters in ELR disciplines benefit from the high BC bullets this caliber supports.

The ELR Gen 3 in .28 Nosler draws praise from the long-range community for its carbon fiber build and the ballistic performance of the .28 Nosler cartridge. Accuracy is a common positive, along with the lightweight construction that makes the rifle practical to carry to field shooting positions. Build quality comments are generally favorable, with most owners feeling the craftsmanship justifies the price.

The .28 Nosler can be sensitive to ammunition selection, and some owners report that achieving optimal accuracy requires some load development or ammunition testing. Recoil is manageable for most shooters but noticeable given the cartridge's power. Customer service experiences range from smooth to delayed, with no clear pattern. The overall sentiment is positive among long-range shooters who know the .28 Nosler caliber and specifically chose it for ELR applications.