The Christensen Arms Ridgeline is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 PRC with a 26-inch carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel at a 1:8" twist. The carbon wrap reduces barrel weight significantly versus a full-profile stainless barrel while maintaining stiffness and thermal stability during extended shooting sessions. Capacity is 3+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Christensen Arms 
• Model: Ridgeline 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .300 PRC 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 3 rounds (3 + 1) 
• Finish: Black Cerakote with Gray Stock featuring Black Webbing 
• Stock Type: Synthetic Stock with an oversized bolt knob 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The threaded barrel ships with a muzzle brake included, which helps manage the .300 PRC's recoil at the muzzle. The brake is removable for suppressor use. The 1:8" twist rate is appropriate for the heavier long-range projectiles typically used with .300 PRC. 212-230 grain bullets stabilize well at this rate. The synthetic stock has an oversized bolt knob that gives a positive grip when cycling under field conditions or with gloves. Black Cerakote finish on metal with a gray-and-black webbed stock is the standard color configuration. 
 
The carbon fiber-wrapped barrel is the defining feature of the Ridgeline. It keeps the rifle lighter than an all-stainless barrel would be, which is the practical difference when carrying it in mountain or backcountry terrain.

Christensen Ridgeline owners in .300 PRC consistently focus on two things: the lightweight build and the accuracy. The carbon fiber barrel is frequently cited as what sets the rifle apart. Shooters who have carried heavier rifles on backcountry hunts recognize the difference immediately. Groups at long range are reported as tight, and the .300 PRC cartridge's ballistics at distance get credited as well.

The price is the most common objection. Christensen rifles are at the top of the production bolt-gun market, and some users question the premium relative to alternatives. Most who buy and shoot them conclude the quality justifies the cost; those who haven't shot one tend to be more skeptical.

Recoil with .300 PRC gets mentioned for shooters new to large-caliber magnums, though the muzzle brake mitigates some of that. Customer service experiences are mixed in user discussions, with some reporting smooth interactions and others describing frustrations. The Gen 3 version draws fewer complaints than earlier generations on that front. Overall the rifle has a strong reputation among long-range hunters who want a sub-7-pound platform that shoots accurately at distance.