The Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .28 Nosler with a 26-inch button-rifled 416 stainless steel barrel, TriggerTech trigger, MDT-style adjustable stock, and Tungsten Gray Cerakote finish. The 1:9" twist rate handles the heavy high-BC bullets the .28 Nosler cartridge is typically paired with at long range. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mesa Long Range 
• Caliber: .28 Nosler 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length: 49 inches 
• Weight: 8.90 lbs 
• Trigger Type: TriggerTech with two-position safety 
• Stock Description: Fixed Long Range with Adjustable Length of Pull (LOP) & Comb 
• Muzzle Device: Baffle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Sights: Drilled & Tapped for scope mounting 
   

Detailed Features 

The free-floating 416 stainless barrel is button-rifled for consistent bore diameter and finishes in Tungsten Gray Cerakote for corrosion resistance in field conditions. The aluminum receiver is drilled and tapped for standard scope bases. TriggerTech's frictionless release mechanism delivers a consistent pull weight with a positive reset that competition and precision hunters find useful. 
 
The adjustable length of pull (12" to 13.5" range indicated by the adjustable stock system) and adjustable comb height let shooters match the stock fit to their body geometry and optics height. The included baffle brake reduces muzzle rise, which speeds target reacquisition for follow-up shots at distance. At 8.90 lbs the Mesa LR is substantial but manageable for all-day pack hunting.

The Mesa LR in .28 Nosler draws praise for accuracy, particularly at extended ranges where the cartridge's flat trajectory and retained velocity differentiate it from more common hunting calibers. Owners report consistent sub-MOA performance with quality ammunition, and the TriggerTech trigger is specifically mentioned as contributing to that consistency.

The .28 Nosler cartridge itself generates its own discussion thread in most reviews. The ballistics are well-regarded for large game at distance, but the caliber is uncommon and ammunition runs expensive. Handloading is a practical consideration for high-volume shooters. Recoil with the baffle brake installed is manageable but present, more than a 6.5 Creedmoor, which some users mention as relevant for shooters sensitive to muzzle blast.

Weight at 8.90 lbs is a split topic. Mountain hunters find it on the heavier side for extended pack trips, while bench and prone shooters appreciate the stability it provides. Christensen Arms customer service experiences show up in both positive and negative directions across ownership discussions, a pattern worth researching before purchasing.