Christensen Arms, what's the verdict?

[nrpate05]

I had to Mesa's and I've sold both. They both actually shot quite well. What bothered me was the bolt. It was super sticky on both guns - more so with certain types of ammo. I reached out to CA and they said they use a stiffer spring than other manufacturers and that it would break in over time. I put a few hundred rounds through each rifle and never noticed it softening up. On paper, they check a lot of boxes, but IME they've been disappointing in real life, especially considering I have a run of the mill Rem 700 that shoots just as well without any of the other issues.

 

[jpc01101]

+1 on the above, I'll never buy another one. Too many better performing guns in that price range and cheaper. Browning x-bolt absolute tack driver for way less.

 

[bobwhite]

I had to Mesa's and I've sold both. They both actually shot quite well. What bothered me was the bolt. It was super sticky on both guns - more so with certain types of ammo. I reached out to CA and they said they use a stiffer spring than other manufacturers and that it would break in over time. I put a few hundred rounds through each rifle and never noticed it softening up. On paper, they check a lot of boxes, but IME they've been disappointing in real life, especially considering I have a run of the mill Rem 700 that shoots just as well without any of the other issues.

Same here..i still have my ridgeline is 300win, I also have 3 senderos that shoot fantastic not including the one I had customized..the only advantage on the ridgeline is the weight..it’s super light and still not much recoil in 300win

 

[MaddH]

My CA Mesa had a couple of issues at first with Nosler ammo. Got better after a couple of boxes. Switched to Weatherby Select ammo and works beautifully. 28 Nosler

 

[dranrab]

Two Mesa's here. 6.5 PRC and 6.5 Creed. The PRC had to go back to the factory for a bolt replacement. They booth shoot plenty well the PRC is a bit better.

 

[bobwhite]

My CA Mesa had a couple of issues at first with Nosler ammo. Got better after a couple of boxes. Switched to Weatherby Select ammo and works beautifully. 28 Nosler

I be damned!! That’s exactly like mine..the nosler ammo (specifically the accubonds) is what mine had a problem with.. bolt wouldn’t hardly close, had to force it shut, i did fire it, it shot fine then didn’t want to open..I sent it back, since I’ve gotten it back it cycles it, the nosler is ammo is still a little more snug than any other..I haven’t shot the gun yet as I have not remounted the scope..before I sent it off the nosler ammo would have scratches on the bullet casing just above the shoulder when fed and ejected..excessively
tight fit

 

[bobwhite]

I be damned!! That’s exactly like mine..the nosler ammo (specifically the accubonds) is what mine had a problem with.. bolt wouldn’t hardly close, had to force it shut, i did fire it, it shot fine then didn’t want to open..I sent it back, since I’ve gotten it back it cycles it, the nosler is ammo is still a little more snug than any other..I haven’t shot the gun yet as I have not remounted the scope..before I sent it off the nosler ammo would have scratches on the bullet casing just above the shoulder when fed and ejected..excessively
tight fit

Remington corelokts and other ammo cycled flawless