Christensen Rifles QC issues??? Anyone heard this??

[jrebel]

I was in a local gun shop today and fondling a Christensen rifle.  I have only owned one and was not happy with it at all, but continue to read good reviews from others.  Was considering giving them another go.....but then after this talk, thought twice about it. 

This employee says they have sent back 3 or 4 rifles in the last couple months with what he described as QC problems with their actions.  He didn't qualify and I didn't ask what the issues were.  Anyone else hearing or seeing any QC issues with Christensen?? 

[HUNTNORTHWEST]

That dude at Stan’s just wants to sell you something else so he can earn his credits and score a free gun. All my Christensens shoot.

[MADMAX]

Got a ridgeline
No issues shoots good
Nice tight smooth bolt action and crisp trigger
Lightweight, feels good in my hands
Greenish stock burnt bronze ceracoat 7remmag
Like it

[jrebel]

That dude at Stan’s just wants to sell you something else so he can earn his credits and score a free gun. All my Christensens shoot.

So he wouldn't get the same credits for selling a 2K rifle from Christensen??  Also.....not all christensens shoot.....I had one that was the most finicky rifle I have ever owned.  It liked one bullet and one bullet only and otherwise was a let down for the price I paid. 

I get that all manufacturers have issues at some point.  I am trying to remain open minded....... but I don't know why he would lie about sending 3 or 4 back for QC issues.  Do enlighten me though....do they not get credits for selling all their firearms?   

[jeffro]

Bought a used S&W .300wm around 1988 never missed
New guns are over rated

[Sneaky]

I sent one back for excessive tool marks in the chamber. I sent Christensen pictures and they said that's not going to effect the gun, but that's and sloppy and not normal or acceptable. I had the gun back quickly and it shoots lights out, shooting sub 1" groups with several different factory offerings. I followed their break in instructions exactly. They are a mass produced rifle just like many others. Mass production will lead to errors.

I'm curious, was the rifle they mentioned sending back the evoke? Its a new proprietary 60 degree throw action. The other CA actions I believe are rem700 clone.

[Sakko300wsm]

I have 3 Christensens - 300wsm, 6.5PRC , 280AI
All have been flawless and great shooters

[Farmer72]

I bought a 338 lapua MPR a few years ago and the folding stock had a little more play than I thought it should have and the timing was off on the cam for unlocking the bolt (very common for that style of action). Neither would affect how it shot but I can be real picky. I sent it back and the stock is tight when locked open and the cam timing is better. So far working up loads with a couple different bullets it is grouping 1/2" at 100 yds. Would I buy another with the experience I had..... definitely if I was in the marked for the type/style of rifle they are making. Again most people wouldn't have noticed or cared about the reasons I sent it back for but in either case they fixed the issues to my satisfaction.

[Bob33]

https://hammerbullets.com/hammertime/threads/christensen-arms-7-prc-issues.2492/

[HUNTNORTHWEST]

That dude at Stan’s just wants to sell you something else so he can earn his credits and score a free gun. All my Christensens shoot.

So he wouldn't get the same credits for selling a 2K rifle from Christensen??  Also.....not all christensens shoot.....I had one that was the most finicky rifle I have ever owned.  It liked one bullet and one bullet only and otherwise was a let down for the price I paid. 

I get that all manufacturers have issues at some point.  I am trying to remain open minded....... but I don't know why he would lie about sending 3 or 4 back for QC issues.  Do enlighten me though....do they not get credits for selling all their firearms?

Yes, certain firearms manufacturers offer sellers incentives to sell their products.So in any given month, let’s say Bergara might gift a rifle if you sell so many of their products. I’m sure he’s sent some back but I take all their info with a grain of salt.

[jasnt]

I have seen several threads where people have problems with them.  Personally I don’t have any opinion of these rifles, never even handled one but a few searches on many of the popular forums will reveal many threads about issues with those rifles.  Though the same could possibly be said about many other rifles as well.  But in my mind the Christensen name sticks out as quality control issues. 

[10thmountainarcher]

I really wanted a Ridgeline when I was purchasing my last rifle. Through my research I did find some people had issues with theirs and like stated earlier, they could be finicky with ammo selection. This was not the rule, rather the exception. If the build time wasn’t over 9 months at the time (covid) I would have went with the Ridgeline. The one thing I noticed is they stood behind their products and any issues were resolved with no fuss by CA. My buddy has two of them ( a Mesa and a Ridgeline) and they are both great shooters with zero issues.

[dreadi]

Yes, I have heard of it when I was shopping last year. I also took note that when I was pursuing rifles, the majority of used rifles in multiple markets were Christensen Arms.


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[treefarmer]

I’ve got a Ridgeline fft that I love and had zero issues.    Buddy bought the same rifle after seeing mine and his bolt would get stuck after shooting.   He sent it back and we will se once it’s back.   Personally I think that’s unacceptable for a $2000 doller rifle     My next rifles going to be a weatherby alpine 307 I think

[mountainman]

All the Christensen’s I have handled or shot have been great guns. My 6.5 PRC Ridgeline is a tack driver! Used a Ridgeline in 300 PRC on a moose last fall at 450 yards, bullet right where aimed.