Everyone reloads are rem brass fed primers 215m retumbo 92.0 gr berger 210 vlds. Bought a Mesa in 7mm rem mag. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Hln!//n"hv#m6R?a h%?sz}\~>pv5_0]n-/t7r[dR&XD,.[uc8ybV{)rrbvpv` v(0cDrn({J)((F>CBx1Yl=&v\zB%rIy+#F*7r7w{C>`]u%5p? Have you ever thought of having someone else shoot both rifles to eliminate the shooters skill-set variable? The three rifles I built using ca barrels shot sub quarter minute chambered in 300 wsm, 7-270wsm, and 6.5 SAUM. 691328237713.
Christensen Arms MPR Problems and Resolution I mounted a Razor ii in a Spuhr unimount. Are my expectations to high? H1n0EwBsI1z Ed8CoZ+HKkSIB:W=\>+eGJD jxu[Vkp`bSX Mf2rxOp=sEsa9}wrf]kFx nbwMffHn6 I see that undocumented and unsupported garbage too. Well, I was finally able to get out to the range again with the "Good Ammo" that I had on hand. The carbon-fiber wrapped 26" 416R stainless steel barrel is backed by Christensen Arms with a sub-MOA guarantee.
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Who here has been behind both and if so what is your opinion if you had to choose between one or the other ? It may not display this or other websites correctly. Select larger calibers are backed by a Sub-MOA guarantee. When I order blanks, I order from Christensen Arms, Red Hawk Rifles, CarbonSix and Bug Holes. 5Y:t_0Z']P\yN0,0 I was looking into purchasing one to mount on a 700 action.
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Christensen Arms AR-15 Barrel review Carbon Fiber Lightweight AR15 I wish the rifle would have come with an extra shim out of the box though. With a 26-inch barrel, oversize muzzle brake, and stout chassis stock, it hits the scales at 11 pounds 12 ounces empty. 0000002423 00000 n
The CA rep then proceeded to tell me that using 178s was also the problem and that 200grs would shrink it to sub MOA. Literally the last shots fired. I still say shooter error. Breaking in a barrel consists of a series of shooting and cleaning sequences. Well-Known Member Joined Aug 10, 2003 Messages 408 Location McKinney TX Dec 25, 2005 #2 Unless Christensen Arms has changed there carbon wrap and there process I would steer way clear. It is more accurate than I am. I want to start off by saying I am no rookie when it comes to long guns. For the amount of $$$ they cost, one would think they would shoot sub 0.5 MOA all day long Any thoughts? It combines a competition-style stock, a heavy barrel, and Bergaras smooth two-lug action, resulting in a 9.5-pound rig that can shoot club matches in summer and be used to hunt big game in fall. Christensen Arms Carbon Tension Barrel is made from a 416R button rifled, lapped barrel blank. Love the light weight. Gun would not come close to a 1 inch group. It has the kind of performance that makes ground squirrels quake in their burrows. Hunting whitetail or elk? You are using an out of date browser. And finally got it. Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. We also ensure all reviews are published without moderation. With carbon fiber on the fore-end and barrel, and a skeletonized folding stock, the MPR weighs just over 8 pounds and is quite portable. This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. The ones that didnt Were promptly taken care of. At these speeds, it is easier to minimize the differences in muzzle velocity from one shot to the next. It has a three-lug action that runs smoothly in the receiver, a good trigger, and a stock fashioned in the classic American style. You literally gave us NOTHING to go off of. I called Christensen Arms and received a rude reception. i cant remember is this their match grade barrel. vxLp[Tj>`;3;pb;Bwyhu? I wish they used krieger, or hart barrels. Sounds like you may be reading from too many fb pages. }VG-s@}M@foX{]omAzET;ghBPA_(#]X>hq5Q'g^`Fmz7OxC.,/GeBAE;V;@
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I have also ordered probably six 30 cal carbon blanks, a few 6.5's, and a 223 along with a few 338's. Every single blank shot under .5 moa with no issues. Free shipping for many products! Its not slowly unscrewing is it? My experience with Christensen CS has not been impressive. I want an MPR with a regular steel barrel. I would try a different scope before I blamed the rifleI agree with Cory - You can not accurately draw the conclusion you have from the targets you have shown. Please see my other auctions for more rare, hard to find barrels and scopes!" I mounted a S&B Mil Pm 3x12. I cannot speak on behalf of them. Bryan Litz from AB did some extreme testing of carbon barrels for heat related issues and CA was the winner. The guys were very friendly and wanted to make sure every question I had was completely and thoroughly answered. The gun shoots great for me. None of us could achieve 5 shot MOA. 0000018344 00000 n
It is a great $2000 paper weight. I have also ordered probably six 30 cal carbon blanks, a few 6.5's, and a 223 along with a few 338's. I got the magazines I needed in very quick time. Thanks all for the info! They build them a lot better, and the list above proves it. The ones Ive had experience with, you bore scope the barrels and they have the roughest machining to them compared to other barrel manufacturers (proof and benchmark), tooling and chatter marks in the rifling. . I hope they take good care of you and resolve this quickly. :e2vr=xnc>/r\9KRs75I3. I mounted the Spuhr and Razor using manufacture specs, using rosin on the interior of the rings and triple checking all torque readings. Wr
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Most chamberings use a 22-inch, free-floated barrel (also potentially a 20", 24" or 26" barrel length depending on the caliber) that's button rifled. This has been very helpful for me. Christensen Arms Reviews 374 Excellent 4.6 VERIFIED COMPANY christensenarms.com Visit this website Write a review total 1-star 5% Filter Sort: Most relevant Larry Argo 2 reviews US Feb 19, 2023 Bought a Mesa in 7mm rem mag Bought a Mesa in 7mm rem mag. I recently sent my Christensen back for it had horrible chrony results and second when I did a OAL to start reloading it was reamed to deep. accurate firearm with cutting-edge, aerospace technology thats not Weighs in at about 14 lbs with a G2 Razor 4.5-27, and Atlas CAL bipod if that helps you any. In the end, I got what I needed, but I wouldnt say it was an enjoyable process.. Our TFM and Summit TI rifles are guaranteed to shoot MOA or better in most calibers. 01 CLEAR BORE First make sure that the barrel is clean and free of any oil or solvents from the manufacturing process. So whats next? The barrels spiraling is visually distinctive, and the trigger breaks crisply at 2 pounds 5 ounces. The 6.5 PRC is a real pleasure to shoot. They fit perfectly. The Pro Hunter is a near-perfect expression of the modern long-range hunting rifle. Gun would not come close to a 1 inch group. Its called the Switch because you can easily swap out barrels. Rude customer service and barrel deficiencies. I'm a NRA instructor and have shot quite a few rifles. Due to this, I brought in my target to 50 with a fresh target and began again, hoping to get a group closer and figure out what was going on. I saw the wrapped barrel years ago on a hunting show and got excited after researching it I will stick with a little more weight, better accuracy and longer life. G
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Currently borrowing a Tikka Tac A1 till I get my MPR back, its shipping tomorrow. My $950 RPR does this after a fast 30rds at distance and a zero check at 100 with a HOT barrel and can. Every company can have stuff come out with issues, it's how they stand behind it that matters. Received the wrong muzzle brake, then was told that since my rifle is pre 2012, Christensen doesnt make those muzzle brakes anymore!!! That's why they only last 200 rounds. This includes gear reviews, features on technical innovations, stories on shooting techniques and general hunting coverage with the occasional fishing story thrown into the mix. Specs: CA5five6 from Christensen Arms Caliber: 223 Wylde. I really like the gun but accuracy is very poor.
Review: Christensen Arms MPR .300 Win. Mag. | An Official Journal Of I have never had a bad experience with Bergara CS, ever! Go look through my comments, I DEFENDED CA against these rumors when I first got this gun. I have way more precision rifles in 6.5, .308, .300, .22-250 than is reasonable. Fist group out was .391 inch. Yay. i own two my custom one is the best rifle i own!!! Like I said before Christensen seems like they produce a high quality product and I would expect nothing less from them, this thread in no way would keep me from purchasing anything from them, other than im a little on the fence on there carbon barrels. Fine crafted Rifles. Plenty of the CTR groups are walking all over too but not as bad as the 25 round group from the MPR. I mean I still hadn't even gotten a rough zero. Yikes!!! The staff that attended was the real deal. 0000012285 00000 n
I will always admit when I dont know what I dont know; but occasionally it's something else. Capacity. I can say with absolute certainty the CA barrels are not what they used to be. YSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Well I hope they figure out your problem, I had them put a new barrel on my weatherby 30-378. I've tried everything for loads, even use a hyskore shooting bench. Which I was told by Christensen that this weapon is a good choice for PRS so I'd assume it should hold up to consecutive rounds it got shipped off yesterday so we'll see. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 0000004072 00000 n
I was THRILLED to pick up this rifle and told everyone this was to be my lifetime precision gun. Have any of you tried the short chamber offerings in these barrels? This list is comprised of great riflesshooters all. Google Analytics sets this cookie to store the traffic source or campaign by which the visitor reached the site. The __utmv cookie is set on the user's device, to enable Google Analytics to classify the visitor. Just sprayed all types of ammo. They knew EVERYTHING about their product line and along with the staff of The Armories, we were all super impressed. On the other hand my match rifles don't shift POI during a 20 round string. Good rifles will print some loads very well. The darn thing shoots lights out now with no stiff bolt. It is absolutely off the charts. Its TriggerTech Diamond trigger is among the best out there. 20 39
He just bought a RPR 6mm and he did tell me how well he thought it shot, as in he was impressed with it's accuracy. In the meantime I have a TAC A1 I'm trying out in 6.5cm it's a tack driver. 0000013007 00000 n
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Christensen vs. Bergara ? | Sniper's Hide Forum My issues with Christensen Arms barrel problems. What calibers if you dont me asking? send it back it has a quarantee. . He didn't really elaborate as to measurements of groups but he seemed less than impressed. And would be completely back to square one attempting to figure out what the hell was going on.
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Weight is not a deal breaker for me. . I was a bit hesitant after reading so many negative reviews but went with CA. Meet our award-winning MPR, awarded the SI Golden Bullseye 2020 Rifle of the Year., This website or its third-party tools process personal data.In case of sale of your personal information, you may opt out by using the link. I would imagine the whole process of bonding/wrapping the barrels, turning them, stress relief and other work going into it adds several compounding factors. I've been using a TFM for PRS without issues like that, there's definitely something up with the barrel or the rifle in general that's making it do weird things. UPC. Pretty disappointed with service. OSOK if you don't mind me asking, how many barrels have you used? I can shoot a Tac A1 half to 3/4 moa from a bag and atlas. Take on the toughest hunts with our most popular hunting rifle. A friend of mine recently bought a christiansen Ridgeline in 300 rum, has carbon fiber barrel. My 700 in a krg same thing. But truly I wouldn't even be able to bring myself to dump this garbage off on someone else. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Thanks again. Privacy Policy. I had the action accurized, timmey trigger and brake.
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You must log in or register to reply here. I'm wondering if their carbon fiber barreling is just a gimmick. The communications and quick responses to my questions from Jeff, Kystren and Michelle made the purchase of of my rifle a great experience. I didnt know you could buy CA barrels. I spend two hours shooting Hornady 178 ELD Match. The second question is: Whats the most accurate hunting rifle made? The answer to that is a lot simpler. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Find out how we combat fake reviews. The turnaround time was impressive, the work was not. ergonomic platform featuring a palma stainless steel barrel along with a carbon fiber, composite stock. I have been a long time reader but not an official member. I can wait to get it sighted in.
PDF PROCEDURE - Christensen Arms VXS|+]7 Full disclosure in case my previous comments came off as me advocating for a Christensen Arms over a Bergara because I stand to benefit from it, I no longer work for a Christensen dealer and have no skin in the game (nor could I help OP score any kind of deal on one). The button-rifled, hand-lapped barrels on these rifles feature a match chamber, 1/2x28 threads on the muzzle and come with a recoil lug sandwiched between the barrel . Foot of the Big Belt Mountains near Townsend MT. Ya I had heard about the problems with the ridgelines, but I wasn't sure if they were carrying over to the other rifles or not cause there was some chatter about the Mesa's as well Sep 12, 2022 #4 Big Iron FNG Joined Cookie set to track when someone clicks through a Klaviyo email to a website. This is not a problem with the MPR because it can be made to fit almost anyone. 0000003828 00000 n
It does not store any personal data. It's well known that modern barrels see ZERO improvements with break in. Handguard: 15" Aluminum Hybrid Carbon Fiber, available in M-Lok. Inspired by decades of experience with carbon fiber and other advanced aerospace materials, Christensen Arms manufactures highly accurate and lightweight firearms that stand in a class of their own. The first 3 groups are good accuracy minus the flyers which is probably shooter error, the 3rd group has a POI shift which is probably also shooter error from not being consistent behind the gun. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. It has a lot of nice touches, including flush-mounted QD cups and an adjustable cheekpiece and is one of the most accurate rifles for the money. Such a large group it wasn't even measurable. Who makes the barrels for them, or are they built completely inhouse? 0000638426 00000 n
Was called back in a very timely manner and the question was answered by staff, who by the way, had mounted the bipod on the very rifle I had. It shoots Hornady 140 Match, 140 AM gunner and 143 Precision Hunter ammo into tight groups. The two-lug bolt gun is wickedly fast and easy to run. Bolt was stiff and needed a rubber hammer to open after firing. It is the tactical style. I've only handled the MPR, and was favorably impressed by it. Meet the newest and most compact addition to our firearm lineup, ready for backpacking or back-country hunting.
Christensen Arms Problems | Page 2 | Long Range Hunting Forum PDF RANGER 22 - Christensen Arms He was shooting .75 moa with his 30-06 and hunting loads right beside me on the first outing. This highly accurate, no-nonsense rifle is built around an excellent three-lug action that operates nearly effortlessly. Mine, in 6.5 CM, has turned in numerous bug-hole groups, including a .181-inch screamer. Ive contact all three companies involved and to make a long story short . They will improve your shot! inch shift and a group I can't even measure. But not a pant load. but there is an issue with the weapon. If you cannot resolve the problem please contact Christensen Arms immediately. That's why Christensen Arms builds an exceptionally lightweight, accurate firearm with cutting-edge, aerospace technology that's not a burden to carry all day - even if you don't get to take a shot. $799.99. No point in Christensen if weight is not a factor. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I am by no means bashing, I personally have no experience with them. 20 0 obj
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Will try it again this weekend to see if its fixed. One of the best Gunsmith, Consumer Services business at 550 Cemetery Rd, Gunnison UT, 84634 United States. Carbon fiber is also excellent. 0000001076 00000 n
Christensen Arms Mesa Problems? | Rokslide Forum It is updated every time data is sent to Google Analytics. a burden to carry all day even if you dont get to take a shot. All except for your 25 round group comparisons are similar and equally inconsistent with flyers for the most part. Its no coincidence that the most accurate rifles Ive tested over the years are chambered in the hottest new roundsthe 6.5 Creedmoor, 6 Creedmoor, and, more recently, the 6.5 PRC. You must log in or register to reply here. Obviously guns have a POI shift but it should be at least be repeatable or make some sense. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". So, the answer is a Tikka in a Bravo. I see the benefit of CF Barrels, and this, while disappointing, has not turned me off to them. Here LRO Editor Jeff Brozovich Takes a look at the Chriatesen Arms Carbon wrapped Barrel, CA Slayer Titanium Brake and the Carbon mag box options for the 30 . Always sold out online. It is magnificent and dead on! 2006 - 2023 BPS Direct, L.L.C. The FFT spotter style stock weighs in starting at 5.5 pounds making it ideal on those long hikes up the mountain. My test rifle delivered terrific accuracy with a variety of factory loads. The featherlight contour barrel helps reduce weight without adversely affecting accuracy. Have cycled ammo in magazine through the rifle with no issues. Does not shoot MOA or anywhere near. I own 2 Christensen Rifles. I have a Bergara LRP in 6.5 CM, It's been very good to me, I have about 1500 rounds down the tube now. Thanks for the review. I had one built with a Christensen barrel and it consistently shoots in the .3s. The large sample data we have all combined with CA carbon barrels is very large. 3 ROUNDS. Am a bit disappointed. Unopened or handled. I'd readjust my Razor ii zero and what do you know, if it wouldn't jump halfway across the paper again. He is a very experienced shooter/reloader with many miles under his belt. Picture of the gun below. Save big on firearms, accessories, tactical gear, clothing, and ammunition from now until March 29. I shoot maybe 10 rounds out of my steel barrel and then let it cool. You won't find many horror stories here! I had never "shot" a Christensen Arms gun, nor did I know anything about them. While its design is influenced by competition rifles, particularly in the stock, it retains the moderate weight (7.3 pounds) and lively handling that a good big-game rifle requires. Is there a difference between the barrels used for your 1/2 MOA rifles versus your Sub-MOA rifles? How are your barrels rifled? 0000057435 00000 n
I am an unabashed fan of the Fix, and the MPR is Fix'ish, while being a little warmer to the touch for cold weather hunting. ovc
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v"gEm?uByEh!j# This is a True/False flag set by the cookie. Many of you have asked how is the Christensen doing. Requested URL: www.brownells.com/gun-parts/rifle-parts/rifle-barrels-parts/bolt-action-6.5-creedmoor-carbon-fiber-barrel, User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 15_3_1 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/15.3 Mobile/15E148 Safari/604.1. At 50, I would be able to get a 3 or 4 round group in a roughly 4 inch group (still so unacceptable) and then I'd get a unpredictable POI shift from 4 to 10! Rifle review: Christensen Arms Ridgeline with carbon-fibre barrel After 5 strings the groups were so open I had trouble identifying which shot was from which string on the 4 quadrants of my ST-4. Sent it back to CA and took nearly a month and 12 emails to get it back. https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/christensen-arms-mpr-initial-review.6879393/, Failure to feed Custom Shop RPR 6.5 Creedmoor, Christensen Arms MPA .308 Proven TACK driver, Carbon Fiber Wrapped 16 Barrel, Blessed Rifle Shoots .5 MOA w FACTORY LOADS, Christensen Arms MPR Handguard Top Rail Solution, Christensen arms 6.5 prc with McMillan game hunter stock. Great service and communication with Christianson Arms. The 10 Most Accurate Rifles We've Ever Tested (Plus, the Most Accurate Daniel Defense Delta 5. In the quest for ever-better accuracy, they are sure to be part of the equation. The guy on the other end started off by condescendingly asking if I hadn't followed their break in. The rifle is going back to be checked out. So I was told by prophet river to sent it for warrenty work at corlane sports in British Columbia , so here I sit, its October 21 still no gun. "++CHRISTENSEN ARMS 14 6.5 PRC" SKU: 3665153. . Its probably magic that they did nothing and it improved so much but I really dont care. I will be handloading ammo for it shortly. Trigger: Single Stage, TriggerTech. I am not surprised. Well, that's disappointing. Can't wait to shoot it. All these cartridges shoot .243-caliber bullets at velocities in the 2700 to 2950 fps range. All but a few shot extremely well. Never had this much of a problem with any of my guns wow i have the same cal . Send us a message and one of our reps will get back to you. 0000003055 00000 n
Thanks for any info. A no-nonsense hunting rifle which is enjoyed by hunters and precision shooters alike. Action: Semi-Auto, direct-impingement gas system.