The Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 RUM with a 22-inch carbon fiber-wrapped 416 stainless steel barrel. It weighs 5.3 lbs, uses a TriggerTech trigger, has an aluminum receiver, and a Flash Forged Technology fixed sporter stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Ridgeline FFT 
• Caliber: .300 RUM 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds 
• Trigger: TriggerTech 
• Safety: Two-position safety 
• Overall Length (OAL): 43.5 inches 
• Weight: 5.3 lbs 
• Stock Description: Fixed Sporter with Flash Forged Technology 
• Twist Rate: 1:10" 
• Barrel Material: Carbon Fiber Wrapped 416 Stainless Steel 
• Muzzle Device: Baffle Brake 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Sights: Drilled & Tapped (no sights included) 
   

Features 

The .300 RUM is a large-capacity magnum cartridge with significant long-range energy, and getting it into a 5.3 lb rifle is notable. The carbon fiber-wrapped 416 stainless barrel achieves this weight target while keeping rigidity adequate for the caliber's pressure levels. The 1:10" twist stabilizes the range of bullet weights common in .300 RUM handloads and factory ammunition. TriggerTech gives a clean, adjustable break. The baffle brake is important at this power level and meaningfully reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise. No sights included; drilled and tapped for optics. 
 

Who It's For 

Hunters targeting very large or dangerous game at distance who want an ultralight platform in a max-performance cartridge. The .300 RUM is not a beginner's caliber, and this rifle suits experienced shooters who understand the cartridge's demands and are willing to manage recoil in exchange for flat trajectory and retained energy at long range.

The Christensen Ridgeline FFT in .300 RUM draws positive feedback from owners who push the platform at distance, with some consistent practical notes.

Lightweight construction is the defining positive. At 5.3 lbs in a .300 RUM, owners are clear-eyed that this is exceptional for the caliber class and appreciate it for backcountry carry. Accuracy reviews are strong, and the baffle brake's recoil management gets credit for making the .300 RUM's substantial recoil more manageable for longer range sessions.

The price is the most frequently raised concern, with the .300 RUM configuration sitting at the premium end of the already-premium Ridgeline line. Some owners report a break-in period before achieving peak accuracy with their specific barrel and ammunition combination, which is worth noting for buyers expecting optimal performance from round one. Accessory and holster compatibility questions sometimes come up, though less critically than for pistol platforms. Ammunition and component availability for .300 RUM is more limited than for more common magnums, which affects ongoing cost and logistics.