I own several nice firearms and the quality of this Christensen is heads and shoulders above any of my other guns. 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. . It was not consistent either and I'd experience groups and group shifts from 4 inches to over 10 inches. Add to Cart. I am a bit less than pleased. Christensen Arms 700 338 Lapua 26" Factory Carbon Rifle Barrel For Remington 700. John B. i cant remember is this their match grade barrel. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Like yeah thanks for that wisdom guy. 0000638426 00000 n I will always admit when I dont know what I dont know; but occasionally it's something else. Like thats basic physics, pretty sure its called the thermodynamics Obviously hot barrels have a POI shift. In gusty 15mph wind! CAs recommends a "barrel break in" that is completely ridiculous. Some are high-end rifles costing several thousand dollars, and some are inexpensive enough that you might be tempted to buy two, just because. I'm also shooting from a relatively uncomfortable patch of ground. First, the Christensen Arms Mesa rifle has a 416R stainless steel barrel with a featherweight contour. 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. Tolerance and modern milling means there is no need for a "break in" anymore. This big brute isnt made for hauling into the mountains. I will be handloading ammo for it shortly. Also no. Plenty of the CTR groups are walking all over too but not as bad as the 25 round group from the MPR. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and theyll be displayed as long as an account is active. This is my weekend to work nights. Christensen Arms has a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel version of the MPR that weighs between 6.9 and 8.4 pounds. Please see my other auctions for more rare, hard to find barrels and scopes!" The action is very very nice to cycle. 0000012285 00000 n I cannot speak on behalf of them. I wish the rifle would have come with an extra shim out of the box though. Holy shit another one of these. Meet the newest and most compact addition to our firearm lineup, ready for backpacking or back-country hunting. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. Privacy Policy. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ergonomic platform featuring a palma stainless steel barrel along with a carbon fiber, composite stock. Broz, Your are correct. Will try it again this weekend to see if its fixed. Trigger Tech trigger is Soooo NICE, clean cold bore shots go to the same hole as the follow up shots. What I see from that MPR 25 round group is several individual groups which tells me you're not breaking the shot the same each time. Mag. 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. $749.00. MIj.kT+-"(.&6xlBeZE;G\_=+!? They seem willing to help, but are not the sharpest tools in the shed. 0000004072 00000 n I'd readjust my Razor ii zero and what do you know, if it wouldn't jump halfway across the paper again. Once clear, fire 2 three-shot groups. I am not surprised. Cookie set to track when someone clicks through a Klaviyo email to a website. Find out how we combat fake reviews. This situation is something else Ive never had an issue like this with any rifle I own from any manufacturer. Im highly educated and I know when I don't know what Im doing. Real world testing is what you will get here. I want an MPR with a regular steel barrel. . I really appreciate this reply! I was wanting one in 300 Norma. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Interesting. No point in Christensen if weight is not a factor. In benchrest, and more recently in the realm of precision rifle competitions, mild 6mm cartridges rule the roost. Now they only wrap their barrels. I have a 300 RUM i bought a few years ago (before the ridge line introduction), and it shoots well and consistent out to 1000 yards. I've only handled the MPR, and was favorably impressed by it. Buy Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range .300 PRC 26: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 972226884 . The front end of the barrel was ceracoated, the shade doesnt quite match. Weighs in at about 14 lbs with a G2 Razor 4.5-27, and Atlas CAL bipod if that helps you any. 0000632180 00000 n Am a bit disappointed. Introduced in 2018, it is rugged, simple, and accurate. I called Krieger and ordered a blank yesterday afternoon after debating whether or not to buy a CF barrel from Proof Research. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's pageview limit. You won't find many horror stories here! I have also ordered probably six 30 cal carbon blanks, a few 6.5's, and a 223 along with a few 338's. Likely the barrel wasn't stress relieved prior to carbon fiber wrapping so the residual stresses are still there. At this point I'm going to email christensen. Last time I checked, they only offered 9 and 10. If it were an all steel barrel it could be stress relieved by 300 Below or a similar outfit. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Gun would not come close to a 1 inch group. This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews. 0000005104 00000 n I had never "shot" a Christensen Arms gun, nor did I know anything about them. I had a bench but it was damaged. good luck with yours. With factory Hornady 108-grain ELD Match loads, it shoots .5 MOA (or better), making 1,000-yard hits on steel with relative ease. Purchased bottom metal to replace the existing bottom metal in CA Traverse 300 PRC, was a perfect fit. The weight is somewhat average/light for a standard, pencil or light profile barrels. 0000003055 00000 n There barrels actually insulate and trap heat in, (that's what carbon fiber does) dispite what there ads claim. reloads are rem brass fed primers 215m retumbo 92.0 gr berger 210 vlds. call john mogle . The contour is my favorite and I have had great accuracy with it this last year. Go look through my comments, I DEFENDED CA against these rumors when I first got this gun. Looking at a 308 now. How much better can we expect rifles and cartridges to perform? And it sure as shit shouldn't be a 10in shift at a 100 yards in a .300 made to shoot at a thousand. */AbaC|_%#Z AEh"{5XE)-Tww*"-KQC8Nf'{v;lkD4&M :%FFd34vt@m4qN\OWe ** @R81fO4zYyjF6F0O?UUxVeCD@4j 4L:uQatV Zppp>\]1 G endstream endobj 176 0 obj <>stream All but a few shot extremely well. I have an older Christensen Arms rifle. Unopened or handled. I was looking into purchasing one to mount on a 700 action. I had one built with a Christensen barrel and it consistently shoots in the .3s. Always sold out online. Uf5v'=$(@6X71p)i V(-^AQA-?sfg2 0.`dAdcEA? nAy0F10n # ZanF ' ), endstream endobj 21 0 obj <> endobj 22 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 23 0 obj <> endobj 24 0 obj <> endobj 25 0 obj <> endobj 26 0 obj <> endobj 27 0 obj <> endobj 28 0 obj [/ICCBased 48 0 R] endobj 29 0 obj <> endobj 30 0 obj <> endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>stream zbO+ 1q5->"~|PP326|cz`p7pha5? The cookie is set by Google Analytics and is deleted when the user closes the browser. I'm no competitive shooter, but I know more than a thing or two about guns. I wanted to find out what the opinion is regarding Christensen Arms barrels? Comparatively speaking that Mega chassis will beat you up. __utmb cookie is created when the JavaScript library executes and there are no existing __utma cookies. To replace the factory Remington 7mmRM barrel. It is absolutely off the charts. Nowhere closer to having any resemblance of a zero. It can't just disappear. Eurooptic is full of crap. For $2,400 this thing should be resilient and reliable. 3 ROUNDS. Their website says, "Fits any standard Remington 700. The one not so good issue is the price, compared to other manufacture it is expensive. Fast response and helpful. Bolt was stiff and needed a rubber hammer to open after firing. 0000005974 00000 n 5 different brands, grains, manufacturers of ammo and nothing. Bentz chamber 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. A no-nonsense hunting rifle which is enjoyed by hunters and precision shooters alike. None of us could achieve 5 shot MOA. Many of you have asked how is the Christensen doing. 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. This list is comprised of great riflesshooters all. But it is a hell of a precision hunting rifle too. 0000007318 00000 n Any chances the optics, rail, or rings may have loosened under recoil ? 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. With a 26-inch barrel, oversize muzzle brake, and stout chassis stock, it hits the scales at 11 pounds 12 ounces empty. Thanks for sharing. I bought a 22 LR from Al's sporting goods in Idaho Falls Idaho. They remove a lot of steel when profiling the barrel which induces stress in the barrel. Thanks for the replies, and thanks for the welcome. group very well . My overall was longer then my 3.75 mag. Just to comment on the American Gunner, I've surprisingly good results with it on both my CTR and my TAC A1. But truly I wouldn't even be able to bring myself to dump this garbage off on someone else. Shoot at 100y? I just purchased an MPR in 300prc I have put about 100 rounds through this rifle and I can say it is a flat out tack driver, I love the folding stock makes it easy to pack, I put a sig sauer scope on it, also a carbon fiber bipod which matches up nicely with the barrel. The cookie is set by MailChimp to record which page the user first visited. i've had problems with my boys but that issue was the feed ramp. The issues with Christensen is well documented, but those are primarily with their carbon fiber barrels (ridgeline models). Mine shoots damn good with both factory and reloads. I want to start off by saying I am no rookie when it comes to long guns. Don't second guess this rifle it is an amazing shooter you won't be disappointed. Picture of the gun below. Last time I talked to him he wasnt getting the results he was hoping for. 0000627089 00000 n Another problem is the barrels will move with temperature, 1st group shoots dead on the target area, next group shoots 2 inches to the left etc. 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. "++CHRISTENSEN ARMS 14 6.5 PRC" SKU: 3665153. . ~!m"2ie )a+BPE In the quest for ever-better accuracy, they are sure to be part of the equation. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I have read about some, as with a few from word of mouth. You must log in or register to reply here. A few days later, I went into The Armories in Winter Garden Florida and purchased a Christensen Arms rifle. I wonder if Christensen would do it. I'm no competitive shooter, but I know more than a thing or two about guns. 0000638076 00000 n I mounted a Razor ii in a Spuhr unimount. }VG-s@}M@foX{]omAzET;ghBPA_(#]X>hq5Q'g^`Fmz7OxC.,/GeBAE;V;@ endstream endobj 177 0 obj <>stream Christensen Arms barrels are designed using precision engineering adopted from the aerospace industry; Christensen Arms Rem 700 compatible carbon-fiber barrels are crafted using a proprietary layered design that offers any marksman superior accuracy and performance. Very Pleased !!!! I purchased a ca ridgeline from prophet river arms in may 2022.The chamber was so tight I had trouble to eject the cartridge and the accuracy was terrible!!!!! I fell in love with this little rimfire the moment I brought it to my shoulder and dry-fired the 6-ounce trigger. 0000004185 00000 n Prophet river sells only , corlane sports fixes only in this case (I didnt buy from them ) and Christensen arms only builds the gun , they dont sell or fix them !! This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The ones that didnt Were promptly taken care of. You need a good control first. Received the wrong muzzle brake, then was told that since my rifle is pre 2012, Christensen doesnt make those muzzle brakes anymore!!! Free shipping for many products! 0000006535 00000 n If I could sell this monstrosity and buy an MPA, or hell even another budget ass plastic ass Savage (I <3 my savage, no offense to you) Id do it in an instant. Bought a Mesa in 7mm rem mag. Loved the rifle.Broke the handle off the bolt cocking it .Al's sent the gun into Christensen Arms, and told me the turn around time was usually one to three weeks .It has been over six weeks and have no gun yet. This with factory Norma 150 grain soft point ammo. ovc {0H zPT%O}'.^ MZ1"{t#&Vs optics rail, and the TriggerTech trigger is a fantastic single-stage adjustable. Perhaps it was missed, but between 2 outings it has been fired quite a bit by myself and another shooter. He advised it should be able to keep a decent group with 20 rounds. HlK0EZB"%Jxk0P;@v{8q"@?oM|s yO"EU7-=QKK.~H_wmT^zi #jWcyD"}ea2CJT)>EBUS1J_^QFplr2 Does not shoot MOA or anywhere near. Mag., and .300 Win. The communications and quick responses to my questions from Jeff, Kystren and Michelle made the purchase of of my rifle a great experience. My experience with Christensen CS has not been impressive. The carbon-fiber wrapped 26" 416R stainless steel barrel is backed by Christensen Arms with a sub-MOA guarantee. This is an impressive debut for Daniel Defense, which is a newcomer to the high-end bolt-action rifle scene. The thumbhole stock fits like a custom suit. 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. I dont think that Christiansen carbon barrels are Proof. I have never had a bad experience with Bergara CS, ever! UPS has officially stopped shipping guns? That's why they only last 200 rounds. I usually shoot around MOA from this location. Not Yet Rated. The only factory ammo I could find. I still say shooter error. %PDF-1.5 % My issues with Christensen Arms barrel problems. I have been saving up for two years to purchaseone of your firearms. send it back it has a quarantee. But not a pant load. trailer <<88C0082D589B4BFBBCCF95943FE08D78>]/Prev 729709>> startxref 0 %%EOF 58 0 obj <>stream Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. The only x other issue I had was I got the manual for a MPR rifle instead of the ELR. They are simply the best shooting carbon barrels we have tested to date. Have any of you tried the short chamber offerings in these barrels? When shooting matches I can economize by using the Am Gunner ammo for targets inside 500 and I do it with my ballistic app set for the Match ammo. I just purchased a CA Mesa in 300WM. Christensen Arms 8010116800. Like it said in my last post though, by your original post it seems like you shot the MPR first warming up. Daniel Defense Delta 5. After talking for 10 minutes the rep begrudgingly offered me to send in my rifle under warranty but I was so pissed I said I'd call him back if/when I decide to do so. But its important to note that the astounding accuracy of todays off-the-shelf production rifles owes a lot to advancements in cartridge development. They are simply the best shooting carbon barrels we have tested to date. So, the answer is a Tikka in a Bravo. No offense but your CTR groups are far from bugholes or consistent either. Off the bench, the Switch is one of the most accurate guns weve shot. Many factors influence accuracy such as ammunition, conditions, shooter ability, etc. 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). If you are buying a blank to chamber in 7 PRC, be sure you get an 1:8 twist. Is there a difference between the barrels used for your 1/2 MOA rifles versus your Sub-MOA rifles? Well I hope they figure out your problem, I had them put a new barrel on my weatherby 30-378. Verification can help ensure real people write reviews about real companies. I ordered a muzzle brake for my Christensen .300 ultra mag. The Creedmoor is the hottest cartridge on the Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. I would also say that you should make sure he adjusts the LOP and cheek to his needs. Well, I was finally able to get out to the range again with the "Good Ammo" that I had on hand. Every single blank shot under .5 moa with no issues. And would be completely back to square one attempting to figure out what the hell was going on. I own several Bergaras, none of them have ever had anything broken the actions run smooth in B-14s and Premiers and I cannot complain about the accuracy. and our It's well known that modern barrels see ZERO improvements with break in. 24 inch heavy carbon fiber wrapped barrel plus a muzzle device. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. You literally gave us NOTHING to go off of. 360 rounds down range and I get 1/3 to 1/5 groups at 100. How are your barrels rifled? I have more direct experience with Christensen (used to work for a dealer), but a little bit of info on Bergara. . 0000054724 00000 n $799.99. 0000018344 00000 n We also ensure all reviews are published without moderation. The ergonomics of the stockparticularly the vertical pistol gripare about the best Ive ever seen, though the cheekpiece tends to bite the shooters face under recoil. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Great rifles shoot all kinds of ammo well. Took it to THREE separate gun stores around town and none of their rifle accept it. It stores a true/false value, indicating whether it was the first time Hotjar saw this user. Just sprayed all types of ammo. I should have saved the targets but I was so pissed I didn't think about grabbing them. Are my muzzle threads different? Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. I mean I still hadn't even gotten a rough zero. Nothing but good to say about all. I am by no means bashing, I personally have no experience with them. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hopefully a competent shooter, so that you can trust his results. To expand a little on my previous post I can talk some about the customer service aspect of Christensen compared to what I know about Bergara. I bought a new 28 Nosler in March and the barrel alignment was so bad i couldnt even zero my scope (Tangent Theta 3x15, so not a junker) at 100 yards with its available elevation OR windage. I will continue to buy and recommend Christensen rifles. . All about money with next to 0 quality.. trash.. Remington 700 Std full length scope rail that I ordered does not fit any one of my 700's, short or long action. I followed it up with Christensen Rings and base. When they first started they would wrap any barrel. 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. The Proof barrels Ive seen shoot lights out, as good as any custom tube. I see that undocumented and unsupported garbage too. 0000003959 00000 n 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. 0000003828 00000 n CarbonSix is a good open because I can fine tune my order to my specs while ordering from the others it is buying what they have in stock that suites me the best. Mine, in 6.5 CM, has turned in numerous bug-hole groups, including a .181-inch screamer. With a price tag under $700, this Mauser is one of the most accurate deer rifles youll find for the money. It has a three-lug action that runs smoothly in the receiver, a good trigger, and a stock fashioned in the classic American style. Learn more . Take on the toughest hunts with our most popular hunting rifle. 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 . No failures, no problems feeding with either AICS mags or Magpul mags. Wrap a bad barrel and it is still bad. The guys were very friendly and wanted to make sure every question I had was completely and thoroughly answered. Weve seen a number of tactical/hunter hybrids recently, but the B-14 HMR really nailed the concept. 0000001908 00000 n Sorry. I wish they used krieger, or hart barrels. My test gun printed many groups with factory ammo in the .4s, making it a great long-range hunting rifle. YSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages. I have three currently and had 6 others. Can't get the gun to shoot groups.At 50 yards I get a 1 inch group. Who here has been behind both and if so what is your opinion if you had to choose between one or the other ? I have definitely heard some horror stories about Christensen Arms, however the stories I have heard of were more related to chambering issues.
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