The Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, built around a lightweight aluminum receiver and a 416 stainless steel, button-rifled, free-floating barrel. At 6.50 lbs and 42.75 inches overall, it carries well on long hunts without giving up structural integrity. The bronze finish over the fixed sporter stock — green with black/tan webbing — is distinctive without being overdone. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Model: Mesa Long Range 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Trigger: TriggerTech Match Grade Trigger 
• Safety: Two-Position Safety 
• Overall Length: 42.75 inches 
• Weight: 6.50 lbs 
• Stock Description: Fixed Sporter with Green Finish & Black/Tan Webbing 
• Twist Rate: 1:8" 
• Barrel Material: 416 Stainless Steel Button-Rifled, Free-Floating 
• Muzzle Device: Radial Muzzle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
   

Features: 

The TriggerTech match grade trigger breaks cleanly with minimal pull weight, which matters when you're squeezing off a shot at distance. The free-floating barrel keeps harmonics consistent shot to shot. A radial muzzle brake cuts recoil and muzzle rise noticeably, so follow-up shots are faster than you'd expect from a rifle this light. 
 
The two-position safety is straightforward. Bolt cycling is smooth and consistent — what you'd expect from a purpose-built long-range platform. 
 

Use Cases: 

• Deer and elk hunting where shot placement at distance is critical 
• Precision rifle matches requiring accuracy past several hundred yards 
• Extended field carry where weight matters over a full day

Owners of the Mesa LR Bronze in 6.5 Creedmoor are generally satisfied, though the feedback isn't uncritical.

The rifle's light weight and build quality come up often. The carbon fiber stock and the bronze finish get mentioned positively — it does look different from most hunting rifles on the rack.

Accuracy is the consistent highlight. Most owners report tight groupings at long range right out of the box, which is why it gets recommended for both hunting and competition. That said, the price draws comment: plenty of buyers think the quality justifies it, but some feel it sits at the high end for a bolt-action and would prefer a more accessible entry point.

Recoil is generally described as manageable given the caliber, though a few newer shooters note it's stiffer than what they expected coming from lighter cartridges. The muzzle brake helps, but it doesn't eliminate the difference from, say, a .243.

Overall, the sentiment leans positive. It gets recommended regularly for hunters and competitive shooters who want a capable long-range platform and are willing to pay for it.