The Christensen Arms Ridgeline is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .28 Nosler. Its stainless steel barrel is wrapped in carbon fiber, the main reason it comes in at 6.30 lbs despite a 26-inch barrel and 47.50-inch overall length. The stock is a fixed sporter with black finish and gray webbing; the receiver is aluminum. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Ridgeline 
• Manufacturer: Christensen Arms 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .28 Nosler 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Weight: 6.30 lbs 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Overall Length (OAL): 47.50 inches 
• Safety Type: Two-position safety 
• Stock Description: Fixed Sporter with black finish and gray webbing 
• Twist Rate: 1:9" 
• Muzzle Device: Radial Muzzle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
   

Detailed Features 

• Carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel for low weight and high rigidity 
• TriggerTech trigger with a crisp pull and minimal creep 
• Enlarged ejection port and improved bolt release for faster follow-up shots 
• Radial muzzle brake reduces felt recoil from the .28 Nosler 
• Two-position safety 
   

Usage 

 
The .28 Nosler is a fast, flat-shooting cartridge well matched to the 26-inch barrel. At 6.30 lbs this is notably light for a magnum-class rifle, which matters on extended backcountry hunts. The radial muzzle brake addresses the cartridge's recoil, making extended range sessions more comfortable.

Owners of the Ridgeline in .28 Nosler consistently mention the weight as the standout characteristic. 6.30 lbs for a 26-inch barreled magnum rifle is genuinely light, and it's what most buyers are paying for. Accuracy reports are favorable, with the carbon-wrapped barrel and TriggerTech trigger working together to produce tight groups at distance.

The .28 Nosler's flat trajectory and retained energy at long range come up often in the context of elk and other large game at extended distances.

Price is the most common friction point. The Ridgeline is at the upper end of the hunting rifle market, and some buyers question whether the carbon barrel justifies the premium over conventional steel-barreled alternatives. Those who hunt in the backcountry where every pound matters tend to find the cost easier to accept.

Customer service experiences with Christensen Arms are mixed. Some owners report smooth warranty interactions; others have had to follow up multiple times. Overall sentiment is favorable among serious hunters who prioritize weight savings.