The Christensen Arms Ridgeline is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .243 Win with a 20-inch carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel, 1-in-10 twist rate, and a capacity of 4+1 rounds. It weighs 6.3 lbs and ships with a removable stainless muzzle brake threaded 5/8x24.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Christensen Arms
- Family: Ridgeline Series
- Model: Ridgeline
- Type: Rifle
- Action: Bolt Action
- Caliber/Gauge: .243 Win
- Finish Type: Stainless Steel (Black with Gray Webbing)
- Stock/Grips: Synthetic Stock
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-10
- Capacity: 4 + 1 rounds
- Weight: 6.3 lbs
- Special Features:
- Threaded Barrel (5/8x24)
- Sub-MOA Guarantee
- Removable Stainless Brake
Detailed Features
The carbon fiber wrap on the stainless barrel keeps the barrel light and helps manage heat during longer shooting sessions. Christensen backs this rifle with a sub-MOA guarantee, which is a meaningful spec for a hunting rifle at this weight class.
The synthetic stock is finished in black with gray webbing and handles weather without any particular maintenance. The bolt cycles smoothly, and the threaded barrel lets you run a suppressor or swap the included brake for a different muzzle device.
Usage
At 6.3 lbs with a 20-inch barrel the Ridgeline is a practical mountain or backcountry hunting rifle. The .243 Win with a 1-in-10 twist handles bullets in the 95-100 grain range well, which covers deer and similar game at moderate to extended ranges. The sub-MOA guarantee holds up in practice for most owners, making it usable for precision work at the range as well.