The Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Mag, built to cover the full range of long-distance work from competition to large-game hunting. The 27-inch 416 stainless steel button-rifled barrel is free-floating and wrapped in carbon fiber, sitting in a lightweight aluminum receiver. At 8.9 lbs, it's heavy for a Christensen rifle but reasonable for a .338 Lapua platform. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mesa Long Range 
• Caliber: .338 Lapua Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 27 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Weight: 8.9 lbs 
• Overall Length: 50 inches 
• Safety: Two-position safety 
• Trigger Type: TriggerTech 
• Stock: Fixed long-range with adjustable length of pull and comb height 
• Barrel Material: 416 Stainless Steel, button-rifled, free-floating 
• Muzzle Device: Integrated baffle brake 
• Receiver Material: Lightweight aluminum 
• Sights: Drilled & tapped for scope mounting 
   

Detailed Features 

The 27-inch barrel adds velocity and dwell time to the .338 Lapua, and the free-floating design keeps harmonics consistent regardless of contact variation. The TriggerTech trigger provides a repeatable, crisp break that matters at long range where shot-to-shot consistency compounds over distance. The adjustable stock lets shooters dial in LOP and comb height to fit their setup properly rather than adapting to a fixed geometry. The integrated baffle brake cuts felt recoil, which helps during longer sessions and speeds up spotting your own impacts. 
 

Target Audience 

Experienced long-range shooters pursuing F-Class, PRS, or similar disciplines will get the most from this setup. Big-game hunters who regularly shoot at extended ranges and need .338 Lapua energy retention at distance are also well served. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The .338 Lapua caliber runs out of excuses at ranges where most other cartridges are starting to drift. This rifle is built for that niche: consistent accuracy past 1,000 yards, enough power for elk-class game at any reasonable distance, and a chassis-style stock for steady supported shooting.

The Christensen Mesa Long Range .338 Lapua draws serious interest from long-range shooters who have found that it delivers on the accuracy promises. Tight groupings at distance are the most repeated positive, along with the carbon fiber build quality that keeps the platform from feeling like a lead sled despite the big cartridge.

Recoil comes up in both directions: most experienced .338 Lapua shooters say the baffle brake and overall design make it manageable. Newcomers to the caliber sometimes find it more demanding than they expected, which is really a caliber issue rather than a platform one. Weight is occasionally flagged by hunters carrying it long distances on foot, though 8.9 lbs is competitive for a .338 Lapua rifle.

The price and .338 Lapua ammunition cost are the consistent sticking points. The ammo situation in particular limits how much range time most owners log, and a few buyers have noted that building proficiency with the caliber takes more sustained investment than they initially planned for.