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I own two Christensen Rifles a Ridgeline in 6.5 PRC and a Mesa Long Range in 300WM and they both shoot lights out sub MOA as long as I do my part. Both with factory ammo. I have two other hunting buddies that own the Ridgeline and they have had the same experience as mine with their rifles. I would absolutely buy another one no questions asked.
I was late on the group buy for the carbon build with APR and thought about paying full price for one of their rifles, but just couldn't pony up the extra $1k. For what you're looking for the Christensen sounds like it should fit the bill. If you have the money and can justify the added expense go with the APR.
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Originally posted by FLASH_OUTDOORS View PostIs there any chance that any negativity coming towards these rifles are from guys that are throwing 5k or more at custom builds?
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Can't speak for others but I'm not. When I got mine it was by far the most expensive rifle I ever had. Now the most expensive is the APR i just got and its only a few hundred $ more than the Christensen. Even before I got the APR I had decided it was not worth the money for a Christensen. I have several $500 - $800 rifles that shoot better than the Christensen before I had it bedded. But like others said its a production rifle coming off an assembly line so some will be great and some not. If you get one that is not great you have to fight tooth and nail to get them to make it right. Granted they could have told me to pound sand as I had disclosed that I had shoot reloads thru it and that voids the warranty, but after many phone calls and emails they did finally send me a new rifle.
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Flash, I just got this email with Christensen deals and thought of you: https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...ampaign=082719
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Originally posted by FLASH_OUTDOORS View PostIs there any chance that any negativity coming towards these rifles are from guys that are throwing 5k or more at custom build ?
GS's such as Jarrett, Sisk, GAP, McWhorter, HCR, MG Arms, etc... are the ones charging $5K and people with limited rifle building experience are the one's paying these asking prices. Kenny Jarrett was a master at marketing his 280 Ackley Improved "beanfield rifle" 30 years ago. He found a clientele (doctors, lawyers, dentists, etc...) that had $5,000 to spend on a Jarrett built rifle. Other GS's followed his lead with marketing and asking high prices. Jarrett figured it was easier to sell 100 rifles at $5,000 vs. selling 250 rifles at $2,000.
I don't tell people how to spend their hard earned money. If they have the funds and want a rifle built by ( fill in the blank ) then go for it. My philosophy is educating the newcomer to custom rifle builds, component prices, where to shop for available components, and options that may be best suited for their dream rifle build.
FWIW, the CA Ridgeline is a great value priced semi-custom rifle at $1800-$2000. The same rifle can be built for $2500 yet with everything exactly how you want it (stock and metal finish/color).
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Originally posted by Cajun Blake View PostI don't see any negativity, just people stating facts based on their experience having owned a Christensen or having built a custom rifle. I've built/owned probably 50 custom rifles and the most I ever spent was $3100 on a full blown benchrest rifle. Custom rifles with a trued 700 action, match grade barrel, and an HS Precision stock can be built for $1500 all day long. If you decide on a custom action, CF barrel, and HS stock you can build a rifle for $2500.
GS's such as Jarrett, Sisk, GAP, McWhorter, HCR, MG Arms, etc... are the ones charging $5K and people with limited rifle building experience are the one's paying these asking prices. Kenny Jarrett was a master at marketing his 280 Ackley Improved "beanfield rifle" 30 years ago. He found a clientele (doctors, lawyers, dentists, etc...) that had $5,000 to spend on a Jarrett built rifle. Other GS's followed his lead with marketing and asking high prices. Jarrett figured it was easier to sell 100 rifles at $5,000 vs. selling 250 rifles at $2,000.
I don't tell people how to spend their hard earned money. If they have the funds and want a rifle built by ( fill in the blank ) then go for it. My philosophy is educating the newcomer to custom rifle builds, component prices, where to shop for available components, and options that may be best suited for their dream rifle build.
FWIW, the CA Ridgeline is a great value priced semi-custom rifle at $1800-$2000. The same rifle can be built for $2500 yet with everything exactly how you want it (stock and metal finish/color).
Do you know someone in the Houston area capable of building a full custom for 2-2.5k?
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Originally posted by FLASH_OUTDOORS View PostDo you know someone in the Houston area capable of building a full custom for 2-2.5k?
If you buy the components separately, you can mail them to your chosen GS regardless if he lives in Houston or Seattle, WA.
hope that helps
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Originally posted by Cajun Blake View PostI don't see any negativity, just people stating facts based on their experience having owned a Christensen or having built a custom rifle. I've built/owned probably 50 custom rifles and the most I ever spent was $3100 on a full blown benchrest rifle. Custom rifles with a trued 700 action, match grade barrel, and an HS Precision stock can be built for $1500 all day long. If you decide on a custom action, CF barrel, and HS stock you can build a rifle for $2500.
GS's such as Jarrett, Sisk, GAP, McWhorter, HCR, MG Arms, etc... are the ones charging $5K and people with limited rifle building experience are the one's paying these asking prices. Kenny Jarrett was a master at marketing his 280 Ackley Improved "beanfield rifle" 30 years ago. He found a clientele (doctors, lawyers, dentists, etc...) that had $5,000 to spend on a Jarrett built rifle. Other GS's followed his lead with marketing and asking high prices. Jarrett figured it was easier to sell 100 rifles at $5,000 vs. selling 250 rifles at $2,000.
I don't tell people how to spend their hard earned money. If they have the funds and want a rifle built by ( fill in the blank ) then go for it. My philosophy is educating the newcomer to custom rifle builds, component prices, where to shop for available components, and options that may be best suited for their dream rifle build.
FWIW, the CA Ridgeline is a great value priced semi-custom rifle at $1800-$2000. The same rifle can be built for $2500 yet with everything exactly how you want it (stock and metal finish/color).
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