The Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT is a bolt-action rifle in 7mm-08 Rem with a carbon fiber stock built using Flash Forged Technology and a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel. At 5.3 lbs and 40.5 inches overall, it's a compact and light package for a rifle that handles the 7mm-08 Rem cartridge well. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Ridgeline FFT 
• Caliber: 7mm-08 Rem 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 40.5 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 5.3 lbs 
• Stock Material: Fixed Sporter with Flash Forged Technology (Carbon Fiber) 
• Twist Rate: 1:9 inches 
• Muzzle Device: Baffle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum, drilled and tapped for scope mounts 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The TriggerTech trigger provides a crisp break with minimal creep, which makes consistent shot placement easier. The baffle brake reduces recoil on a rifle that's already light enough that 7mm-08 Rem is quite manageable. The two-position safety is intuitive: bolt moves freely in the back position, locked forward. The drilled and tapped aluminum receiver gives direct scope mounting without a separate base. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Hunting: 7mm-08 Rem is an effective deer and medium-game cartridge, and the 5.3 lb weight makes this comfortable to carry over varied terrain all day. 
• Competitive Shooting: The TriggerTech trigger and carbon fiber construction work well for targets at extended ranges. 
• Field Use: The 20-inch barrel keeps the overall length short without meaningfully sacrificing velocity in the 7mm-08 Rem.

The Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT in 7mm-08 Rem gets consistent praise for its light weight. The carbon fiber components, both barrel and stock, are the primary drivers, and hunters who carry rifles for long distances specifically mention this. Accuracy feedback is positive across most reviews, with owners reporting tight groups at range distances.

7mm-08 Rem recoil in a 5.3 lb rifle is described as manageable, with the baffle brake helping keep it comfortable during extended sessions. Build quality and finish get compliments.

Price is the most common criticism. Christensen occupies the high end of the bolt-action market, and some buyers find the cost hard to justify against steel-barreled alternatives that achieve similar accuracy. Customer service experiences vary. Some owners report smooth warranty interactions, while others have mentioned slow response times. Aftermarket and customization discussions are present but limited; the platform is less universally supported than Remington 700-footprint rifles.