The Christensen Arms Mesa FFT is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 PRC, built around Flash Forged Technology in the stock and a 416 stainless button-rifled free-floating barrel wrapped in carbon fiber. At 5.5 lbs with a 22-inch barrel and an OAL of 43.75 inches, it sits in the lightweight hunting rifle category. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mesa FFT 
• Caliber: .300 PRC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Trigger: TriggerTech 
• Safety: Two-position safety 
• Overall Length: 43.75 inches 
• Weight: 5.5 lbs 
• Stock: Fixed Sporter with Flash Forged Technology 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1:8 inches 
• Barrel Material: 416 Stainless Steel Button-Rifled, Free-Floating 
• Muzzle Device: Radial Muzzle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Sights: None; drilled & tapped 
   

Detailed Features 

The FFT stock construction trades some manufacturing complexity for real weight savings without giving up structural integrity under field conditions. The TriggerTech trigger has minimal creep and a clean break, which is useful on a hunting rifle where you typically get one shot. The free-floating barrel keeps harmonics consistent regardless of how the rifle is held or rested. The radial muzzle brake cuts felt recoil noticeably, which matters on a 5.5 lb .300 PRC. 
 

Target Audience 

Backcountry hunters who pack their rifle for miles and need a hard-hitting cartridge in as little weight as possible. Also works for long-range shooters who do field-style competitions where carry weight is a factor. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The .300 PRC has the energy to handle elk and larger game at extended ranges. Combined with a 5.5 lb carry weight, this setup is well-suited to western big-game hunts with significant vertical and horizontal distances involved.

The Mesa FFT .300 PRC gets strong marks for build quality and the Tungsten Black finish. Owners frequently mention tight groupings and good out-of-box accuracy. The .300 PRC's long-range capability draws particular praise from hunters who use it on big game.

The price sits at the upper end of the market, which generates predictable debate about value. Ergonomics feedback is mixed: most shooters find it comfortable and well-balanced, but some have preferences for different stock geometries. Customer service experiences reported in the community vary from straightforward to frustrating, with no clear consensus. The common thread among satisfied owners is that the combination of light weight and caliber performance makes it hard to replace with a comparable alternative at the same price.