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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Firearms<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Rifles<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Range Report: Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT in 7mm PRC<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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For many, your first thought may be \u201cWho is Christensen Arms?\u201d<\/em> According to a company statement: Christensen Arms<\/a> was established in 1995 and is based in Gunnison, Utah. The company stands on its claim of always made in America \u2014 from the first prototype to its state-of-the-art current production models and remains \u201cfocused on incorporating top-tier aerospace materials and processes into production, resulting in some of the most lightweight, precise, and accurate firearms in the industry and around the globe.\u201d That\u2019s some great marketing speak, but I was more interested in how a Christensen Arms gun performed in the field.<\/p>\n

My first experience with Christensen Arms began last year when I put the Mesa FFT chambered for the well-versed .300 Win. Mag.<\/a> cartridge to the test \u2014 in Africa. The rifle performed wonderfully (as did the cartridge).<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re a hunter who appreciates a quality, lightweight rifle that provides exceptional accuracy out of the box, look no further.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Electing to try the Christensen Ridgeline FFT, I soon had the rifle in hand to begin prepping for my African Plains game hunt. Christensen Arms broadened its rifle lineup in 2022 to include models utilizing what it calls Flash Forged Technology, or FFT.<\/p>\n

Flash Forged Technology<\/h2>\n

What does this technology consist of? According to Christensen Arms:<\/p>\n

\u201cWith a sleek monocoque shell design that takes its cues from the aerospace industry, Flash Forged Technology eliminates up to a full pound of unnecessary internal weight (compared to traditionally manufactured carbon fiber composite rifle stocks).<\/p>\n

Other manufacturers stick to old-school methods and simply \u201coverbuild\u201d a product to meet safety standards, resulting in a product that\u2019s unnecessarily heavy, cumbersome, and inconvenient\u2026 When we created Flash Forged Technology, we broke the status quo and not only built products that exceeded crucial strength and safety margins \u2014 we did it in a way that was lighter, stronger, more durable, and more environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n

Thanks to FFT\u2019s ability to be broken down and reused as new materials, we\u2019re able to operate with 100% zero-waste manufacturing without producing harmful toxins and emissions. This new technology allows us to reduce our environmental impact to protect our lands and wildlife for ourselves and the people who come after us \u2014 all while putting a better product in your hands.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Both of Hornady\u2019s primary hunting loads for the 7mm PRC, the 160-grain CX and 175-grain ELD-X, were put to the test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

In a nutshell, FFT allows Christensen Arms to build rifles<\/a> that are significantly lighter than those made using traditional construction techniques.<\/p>\n

Ridgeline FFT Features<\/h2>\n

The Ridgeline FFT in 7mm PRC<\/a> features a Christensen Arms 416R stainless 22-inch barrel with carbon-fiber wrap, threaded muzzle, side-baffle brake, and 1:8 twist. Accuracy is backed by a sub-MOA guarantee.<\/p>\n

An enlarged ejection port allows you to easily load the rifle. Unlike many of its competitors, the Ridgeline FFT comes with an internal box magazine that holds four rounds (three rounds of 7mm PRC) and an FFT hinged floorplate. The bottom metal is made from billet aluminum, and the floorplate release lever is located within the trigger guard.<\/p>\n

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All Ridgeline FFT rifles use a flattened, skeletonized bolt handle and an interchangeable FFT bolt knob, along with dual lug, spiral-fluted bolt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

TriggerTech triggers are standard, and offer a smooth, crisp break that improves accuracy. The 7mm PRC trigger broke at 3.2 pounds for an average of 10 presses on a Lyman digital trigger gauge<\/a>. The trigger guard offers enough room for a gloved finger.<\/p>\n

Aside from the Ridgeline FFT there are several additional Christensen Arms models that are also enhanced with the Flash Forged Technology including the Mesa FFT Titanium, Mesa FFT, Ridgeline FFT Titanium, and Ridgeline FFT Scout. In addition to the test gun in 7mm PRC, the Ridgeline FFT is also available in no less than 23 other chamberings, as shown below.<\/p>\n

Christiansen Arms Ridgeline FFT Specifications<\/h3>\n