The Christensen Arms Ridgeline is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm-08 Remington. The barrel is 416 stainless steel wrapped in carbon fiber — 24 inches long, 1:9" twist — which brings weight down to 6.30 lbs while maintaining thermal stability during extended shooting sessions. A radial muzzle brake is installed at the factory. Capacity is 4+1 rounds. Overall length is 44.50 inches. Stock is a fixed sporter in green/black finish. Receiver is aluminum. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Ridgeline 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: 7mm-08 Rem 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Safety: Two-Position Safety Mechanism 
• Overall Length: 44.50 inches 
• Weight: 6.30 lbs 
• Stock Description: Fixed Sporter Stock with Green/Black Finish 
• Barrel Twist Rate: 1 in 9" 
• Muzzle Device: Radial Muzzle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The carbon fiber barrel wrap reduces weight without cutting rigidity or heat resistance the way a lighter contour barrel would. At 24 inches, the 7mm-08 develops good velocity for a cartridge that's already efficient with powder. 
 
The radial muzzle brake reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise, which is noticeable on follow-up shots and during extended range sessions. 
 
The two-position safety is straightforward to operate under gloves or in the field. The fixed sporter stock gives a consistent cheek weld without moving parts to adjust in the field. 
 
No sights are included — the aluminum receiver is drilled and tapped for scope rings. 
 

Typical Uses 

 
The 7mm-08 Remington is an effective deer and elk cartridge at moderate to long range, and at 6.30 lbs, the Ridgeline is one of the lighter options in its class for mountain or backcountry hunting. It also works well for precision rifle practice and sport shooting where .308-class performance is needed without the full recoil.

Owners of the Ridgeline in 7mm-08 are consistently positive about two things: the weight and the accuracy.

At 6.30 lbs with a carbon fiber barrel, it's meaningfully lighter than comparable bolt rifles with traditional barrels, and hunters who carry it all day on steep terrain notice the difference. The bolt cycles smoothly, which is a common observation from owners who compare it to other production rifles.

Long-range accuracy holds up well in most owner reports — groups at distance are generally tight with quality ammunition, which is what you'd expect from a carbon-wrapped 24-inch barrel and quality action.

Criticism focuses on price and, occasionally, fit and finish. Some owners find minor cosmetic inconsistencies on their rifles, though most report the mechanical function is unaffected. The carbon fiber construction draws the occasional durability question from buyers accustomed to all-steel rifles, though no widespread structural issues are documented.

For a hunting rifle that you're going to carry hard, the Ridgeline makes a reasonable case for itself at its price point — assuming you want the weight savings more than you want traditional aesthetics.