The Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 28 Nosler, a flat-shooting magnum caliber that performs well at extended hunting distances. The 26-inch 416 stainless steel barrel is button-rifled, free-floating, and fitted with a baffle brake. Overall length is 49 inches, weight is approximately 8.90 lbs, and the receiver is aluminum. 
 

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 (approximately) 
• Safety Mechanism: Two-position safety 
• Trigger Type: TriggerTech trigger system 
• Stock Type: Fixed Long Range with Adjustable Length of Pull and Comb 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1:9" 
• Barrel Description: 416 stainless steel, button-rifled, free-floating 
• Muzzle Feature: Baffle brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
   

Detailed Features 

The TriggerTech trigger breaks crisply with minimal take-up, which helps maintain consistent shot placement at long range. The two-position safety engages and disengages quickly. The fixed long-range stock has adjustable length of pull and comb height, which matters for proper eye alignment behind a scope when shooting from a bag or bipod. The baffle brake reduces recoil, which is meaningful with 28 Nosler. The aluminum receiver and stainless barrel keep the package at a reasonable weight for a rifle of this configuration. 
 

Target Audience 

Experienced big-game hunters who need a dedicated long-range hunting rifle and want to shoot 28 Nosler. It also fits precision competition shooters looking for an out-of-the-box bolt gun in a flat-shooting magnum caliber. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Long-Range Hunting: The 28 Nosler caliber carries energy well at distance, and the 26-inch barrel gives it full velocity for ethical shots on large game. 
   
• Precision Competition: The adjustable stock and TriggerTech trigger make it usable in precision rifle matches without significant aftermarket work.

User feedback on the Christensen Mesa LR in 28 Nosler centers on a few consistent themes.

The bronze and green finish gets positive attention for aesthetics, and the build quality is generally well-regarded. Shooters note that the aluminum and stainless steel construction holds up in field conditions, and the rifle tends to shoot tight groups out of the box. The 28 Nosler caliber gets credit for its flat trajectory and stopping power on large game at distance.

Recoil is a realistic consideration with 28 Nosler, and a few users note that shooters new to magnum calibers need some time to get comfortable with it. The baffle brake helps but doesn't eliminate the impulse. Price is the other recurring topic. The Mesa LR is positioned at the higher end, and some buyers debate whether the premium is justified against other options in the long-range hunting segment.

Overall the rifle is well-received by experienced hunters and shooters who understand the caliber and are looking for a production rifle that performs at extended ranges without requiring significant modifications.