Christensen Arms ELR and BA Tactical

[338 Cowboy]

I came across Christensen Arms awhile back and really liked what I saw. Anyone here run these rifles and have anything good to say towards them?

 

[Wyzrd]

Tag, very curious about these too. Was thinking of snagging either an ELR 7rm or a BA tactical in 300wm for a longer range hunting rifle. They seem like they have some good features for the price. Are they worth it...?

 

[Forward543]

I have not used their rifles, but do have quite a bit of time behind 6.5cm ar barrel. It seems very accurate and light. I seem to be shooting 1/2 moa with it. Poi seems to be consistant from cold to fairly hot. At 100 yards it seems to be between .300- .700 with 140 rdfs and els ms.

 

[dirthead1]

I have a Christensen Ridgeline and have been very impressed with it so far. The action is a 700 footprint, fluted bolt with m16 style extractor. The bolt runs very smooth. I only have about 70 rounds through it so far, but accuracy has been 1/2 to 3/4 moa with factory ammo just breaking in the barrel. The carbon barrel seems to be very consistent from cold to hot, with no noticeable stringing. I believe they use the same barrel on all their builds, and possibly the same action, but I'm not 100% sure. Overall, I've been so impressed with the rifle that I would definitely consider an ELR or BA Tactical. I'm not a huge fan of the stock the Ridgeline is in, but for a lightweight hunting rifle, which is what I bought it for, it works well. I haven't shouldered one of their tactical stocks, so can't comment on them. I was a little skeptical at first, since there are a lot of opinions out there on Christensen, carbon barrels, Christensen vs Proof, etc, but I decided to take the plunge and am really impressed with the rifle so far.

 

[Sendit6.5]

I have no personal experience with their rifles but I have a bunch of friends that shoot them and absolutely LOVE them. I'm sure that one day I'll have one in the safe. Probably a ELR. I'd have zero hesitation buying either the BA or the ELR. There are lots of guys shooting them over on Long Range Hunting and Long Range Only dot coms. If you want to read a bunch of commentary on them, check those forums.


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[Potss]

I have heard good things as well.

 

[OLI62]

I just bought a TFM in .300 WM not to long ago when EuroOptics was running a special on them. I just finished breaking it in with some factory ammo that I had on hand and have to say I've been blown away by how well this thing shoots. I cant wait to see what it does with handloads.

10 lbs 5 oz's loaded as it sits without the bipod. I switched out the Timney it came with to another rifle and dropped in a Trigger Tech Special trigger that I wanted to try (and like very much). Also have a CA Ti side baffle brake coming for it.

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Some Nosler Custom 200gr. Accubond factory stuff I ran through it.

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Some ABM 215gr. Berger HTM's. Only had seven left in the box.

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