The Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 PRC with a 26-inch threaded barrel at a 1-in-8 twist rate. It has a carbon fiber composite stock, a match-grade trigger, and weighs 9.9 lbs. Finish is Burnt Bronze. The rifle ships with a sub-MOA guarantee. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Mesa Long Range 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .300 PRC 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Weight: 9.9 lbs 
• Finish Color: Burnt Bronze 
• Manufacturer Part Number: 8010201700 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-8 
   

Features 

The 26-inch barrel gives the .300 PRC full powder burn and maximum velocity for long-range work. The 1-in-8 twist stabilizes heavy high-BC bullets that the cartridge is designed around. The threaded muzzle accepts suppressors or muzzle brakes without adapters. The carbon fiber composite stock reduces weight and handles temperature and humidity changes without warping. The match-grade trigger breaks cleanly. The sub-MOA guarantee means the rifle ships having demonstrated that accuracy level with factory ammunition.

The Christensen Mesa LR in .300 PRC with the Burnt Bronze finish draws consistent appreciation from long-range shooters, with a few points of friction.

Accuracy at distance is the main selling point. The .300 PRC cartridge and the 26-inch barrel combination perform well at extended ranges, and owners report groups that meet or beat the sub-MOA guarantee.

The carbon fiber stock gets called out repeatedly for keeping weight manageable while staying rigid in the field. The Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish also draws positive aesthetic comments and holds up to field use.

Recoil management is noted as better than expected for a .300 PRC. Owners who've shot larger magnum cartridges find this platform tolerable even without a muzzle brake.

Price is the most common source of hesitation. The Mesa LR sits at the higher end of the hunting bolt-rifle market, and discussions regularly compare it to alternatives.

Trigger pull is considered satisfactory by most; a smaller group prefers a lighter or more adjustable pull for precision competition use.

Aftermarket parts compatibility and component availability for this specific platform come up occasionally, with some owners noting it's narrower than more widely used action types.