The Christensen Arms Mesa FFT in 6.5 Creedmoor is a left-hand bolt-action rifle built for precision hunting and extended field use. At 5.5 lbs it is light enough to pack in without fatigue. The free-floating 416 stainless barrel is 20 inches with a 1:8" twist and a radial muzzle brake. A TriggerTech match-grade trigger is standard. The aluminum receiver keeps weight down, and the Flash Forged Technology sporter stock is fixed. Ships drilled and tapped for scope bases, no iron sights included. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mesa FFT 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Trigger: TriggerTech (Match Grade) 
• Safety: Two-Position Safety 
• Weight: 5.5 lbs 
• Stock Description: Fixed Sporter with Flash Forged Technology 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
• Barrel Description: Free-Floating, 416 Stainless Steel Button-Rifled 
• Muzzle Device: Radial Muzzle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Sights Option: None (Drilled & Tapped for scope bases) 
   

Features 

 
The free-floating barrel removes any contact stress between the stock and barrel, which helps keep groups consistent across temperature and humidity changes. The TriggerTech trigger is match-grade out of the box and adjustable, no drop-in replacement needed. At 5.5 lbs with a muzzle brake, the 6.5 Creedmoor recoil is straightforward to manage. 
 
Left-hand bolt layout is correctly mirrored throughout. This is a proper left-hand rifle, not a right-hand action with a flipped safety. 
 

Usage 

 
Well suited for deer and antelope at practical hunting distances. The 6.5 Creedmoor in a 20-inch barrel gives up a little velocity compared to a 24-inch tube but remains effective. The 5.5-lb weight is a real advantage on backcountry hunts where every pound matters.

Left-handed shooters in particular appreciate having a purpose-built option here rather than an adapted right-hand action. Build quality and the TriggerTech trigger are the most consistently praised aspects. Accuracy out of the box is frequently cited as a reason buyers chose the Mesa FFT over competing platforms.

The 6.5 Creedmoor caliber is well-regarded for its manageable recoil and flat trajectory, and that sentiment carries into reviews of this rifle.

Price comes up frequently. The Mesa FFT sits at the higher end of the hunting rifle market, and some buyers weigh the cost against what they'd get from less expensive alternatives. Most who've shot the rifle conclude the quality is there; a smaller number feel the price is hard to justify for occasional use. Customer service feedback is mixed. Positive experiences are common but warranty or service delays draw complaints from some users.