The Christensen Arms Mesa FFT is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm-08 Rem, weighing 5.50 lbs with a 20-inch 416 stainless steel button-rifled barrel. The stock is a Fixed Sporter built with Flash Forged Technology, which incorporates carbon fiber for reduced weight without giving up durability. Barrel twist is 1 in 9 inches and the receiver is lightweight aluminum, drilled and tapped for scope mounting. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mesa FFT 
• Caliber: 7mm-08 Rem 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.50 lbs 
• Trigger: TriggerTech 
• Safety Mechanism: Two-position safety 
• Stock Description: Fixed Sporter with Flash Forged Technology 
• Twist Rate: 1 in 9 inches 
• Muzzle Device: Radial Muzzle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Lightweight aluminum 
• Sights: None (Drilled & Tapped) 
   

Detailed Features 

 
At 5.50 lbs the Mesa FFT is easy to carry in the field, and the carbon fiber stock construction is what keeps it there without feeling cheap. The 416 stainless barrel is button-rifled and holds up well to fouling and weather. TriggerTech delivers a clean break with minimal travel, which matters at distance. The radial muzzle brake cuts felt recoil noticeably, helping with faster follow-up shots. Finished in bronze cerakote with green stock accents, it also resists corrosion. 
 
The rifle has no iron sights but the receiver is drilled and tapped, so adding a scope is straightforward. Two-position safety keeps things simple and secure.

Owners of the Mesa FFT in 7mm-08 generally come away satisfied, with a few recurring points worth knowing before buying.

The lightweight build gets consistent praise. At 5.50 lbs it carries well over long distances, and most hunters find the carbon fiber FFT stock comfortable and rigid. Accuracy reports are strong, particularly at longer ranges where the stainless button-rifled barrel shows its consistency.

The TriggerTech trigger gets positive mentions for its clean break. The radial muzzle brake is effective at managing recoil, which several users note makes the 7mm-08 feel even milder than expected. The bronze cerakote finish holds up and looks sharp in the field.

On 7mm-08 specifically, opinions vary. Many hunters appreciate the manageable recoil and versatility across game sizes, while some experienced shooters prefer other calibers for specific applications. That's a caliber preference issue rather than a rifle flaw.

Price comes up regularly. Most owners consider it fair for what Christensen Arms delivers, but it sits above budget-tier bolt guns and some shoppers compare it carefully against competitors before committing. Customer service experiences range from smooth to sluggish depending on the issue, which is worth noting if warranty support matters to you.

Customization discussions often center on optics choices since the rifle ships without sights. The drilled and tapped receiver handles standard scope mounts without issue.