Are all Christensen Arms rifles junk now?

[TeacherMan]

So long story short I’m wanting to build an extremely accurate 338 Lapua and I have to keep it under 16 pounds fully loaded to be legal in Idaho. This includes, scope, sling (won’t be putting one on), bipod, and one round in the chamber plus loaded to capacity  (1.94 oz per round).

Scope I’m looking at is the Leupold VX5HD 7-35x56. Weight 25.7 oz. Plus ring/bases weight.

Originally was looking at a Savage precision 10/110 but it weighs 14.95 lbs alone.

SOOOO, I started looking at other options and Christensen Arms has several that look good and they are always on the lighter end.

Thoughts/suggestions. Thanks for keeping it positive 🤙🏻

[Sakko300wsm]

I have 3 CA Ridgelines and all are excellent shooters and very nicely built - one is a 300wsm , 280A1 and a 6.5PRC
2 with Nightforce glass and 1 with a VX5

[jjhunter]

I’ve got a 6.5 PRC with a NF.  Factory 147’s consistently under 1/2”.   Dumps critters without fail.

[bustedoldman]

I have a few myself and have never had an issue at all.........All 4 are topped with VX5HD/VX6HD.....

[Sakko300wsm]

I think their main problem time was 2012/2013 or something

[High Climber]

https://defensiveedge.net/lrkm/

You should get one of these!

[TeacherMan]

https://defensiveedge.net/lrkm/

You should get one of these!

Pretty awesome and temping but was trying to keep entire build under 5k 😂

[TeacherMan]

I think their main problem time was 2012/2013 or something

So the current Ridgelines coming out are being held to a higher standard and being tested before they let them out the door? Honestly I LOVE the feel of the Ridgeline but some of the horror stories I’m hearing are just bad.

[Bareback]

I have three: Ridgeline 6.5 PRC shoots great, definitely 1 MOA gun. Ridgeline 300 WSM not so good, occasional flyers. 338 Lapua MPR, it key holes often with an occasional 2 MOA round. They are decent rifles which are more than adequate for hunting.

[HUNT JR]

I use an ELR from them and it is a tack driver - heavier than a ridgeline, but may be a little easier to shoot in a 338 Lapua. Mine shoots Hornady Precision Hunter factory ammo in consistent 1/2 MOA groups.

[TeacherMan]

And my comment/reply was confusing above. I love the feel of the Ridgelines but for this build I’d go with their Modern Precision Rifle (MPR). Glad to hear a few good reviews with them, it’s a lot of money to spend to get a rifle that’s sub par.

[Karl Blanchard]

I think their main problem time was 2012/2013 or something

So the current Ridgelines coming out are being held to a higher standard and being tested before they let them out the door? Honestly I LOVE the feel of the Ridgeline but some of the horror stories I’m hearing are just bad.

They still have QC problems. Mostly barrel issues it seems but poor bolt timing, bad extractors, stocks, etc. Can you get a good one? Probably,  but you're playing Russian roulette it seems.

Same with the leupolds.  They just don't retain zero or track very well. I've messed with a pile of the vx line and none of them function adequately.  Especially for what they cost. This is where everyone that owns one tells me I'm wrong, but I challenge them to go shoot a group larger than 3 rounds (not a big enough sample size), then spin that turret up and down 40 moa a few times,  then on a different day go shoot another group and compare their targets. It's very telling.

[TeacherMan]

I think their main problem time was 2012/2013 or something

So the current Ridgelines coming out are being held to a higher standard and being tested before they let them out the door? Honestly I LOVE the feel of the Ridgeline but some of the horror stories I’m hearing are just bad.

They still have QC problems. Mostly barrel issues it seems but poor bolt timing, bad extractors, stocks, etc. Can you get a good one? Probably,  but you're playing Russian roulette it seems.

Same with the leupolds.  They just don't retain zero or track very well. I've messed with a pile of the vx line and none of them function adequately.  Especially for what they cost. This is where everyone that owns one tells me I'm wrong, but I challenge them to go shoot a group larger than 3 rounds (not a big enough sample size), then spin that turret up and down 40 moa a few times,  then on a different day go shoot another group and compare their targets. It's very telling.

Definitely listening, what would you recommend then?

[Sakko300wsm]

I think their main problem time was 2012/2013 or something

So the current Ridgelines coming out are being held to a higher standard and being tested before they let them out the door? Honestly I LOVE the feel of the Ridgeline but some of the horror stories I’m hearing are just bad.

Seems to be the case - all of mine are 2019 and newer
Zero issues and know quite a few other people with zero issues with newer models

[Farmer72]

I think it is hit or miss still. My MPR was early 2020 (maybe late 2019) and it had a couple issues. Bolt timing was off and the folding stock did not lock up tight were the two I remember. I sent it back and they fixed my issues. The timing was not perfect but better than it was to start and the stock locked up tight. Maybe they are better now but not sure as I havent looked at a new Christensen Arms since getting mine (not because of my issues).