The Christensen Arms Ridgeline is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win with a 20-inch 416 stainless steel barrel wrapped in carbon fiber. The receiver is aluminum. At 6.30 lbs with a fixed sporter stock, it is lighter than most comparable .308 bolt guns. The radial muzzle brake is included; the receiver is drilled and tapped with no iron sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Ridgeline 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Safety: Two-position 
• Overall Length (OAL): 40.50 inches 
• Weight: 6.30 lbs 
• Stock Description: Fixed Sporter 
• Twist Rate: 1:10" 
• Barrel Material: 416 Stainless Steel Carbon Fiber Wrapped 
• Muzzle Device: Radial Muzzle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Sights Type: None (Drilled & Tapped) 
   

Features 

 
The carbon fiber wrap does two things: it trims weight compared to a solid stainless barrel of the same contour, and it dissipates heat faster during extended strings of fire. Christensen advertises a sub-MOA guarantee with quality factory ammo. The radial muzzle brake reduces felt recoil noticeably on a rifle this light in .308. The two-position safety is straightforward — fire or safe, no middle-position bolt-only setting. The aluminum receiver keeps overall weight down without sacrificing strength.

The Christensen Arms Ridgeline in .308 Win with the 20-inch carbon fiber barrel gets consistent praise from hunters who carry their rifle a long distance before shooting. At 6.30 lbs empty, the weight savings over a comparable stainless/synthetic bolt gun are real, and that is the reason most buyers choose it.

Accuracy reports are generally positive. Most owners achieve sub-MOA groups with quality ammunition at 100 yards, and the carbon fiber barrel holds zero well after heat buildup compared to heavier steel barrel alternatives.

The bolt action is noted as smooth, and the trigger breaks cleanly from the factory.

The main negative that comes up consistently is price — the Ridgeline sits in the higher tier of bolt-action rifles, and some shooters feel there are accurate .308 rifles available for considerably less. A few owners also note the radial muzzle brake is effective but loud, which matters in certain hunting situations or at indoor ranges. The 20-inch barrel trades some velocity versus a 24-inch option, which is worth knowing if you are pushing long-range loads at their published velocities.