New Rifle

[kbaerg]

I haven't posted here much but have been reading a lot. Today I went got myself a Christensen Arms Ridgeline in 300 WM. I decided I needed something lighter and new (mostly just wanted a new gun). I have been reading a lot about these rifles and paying close attention to their performance and it seems that they have been very good. Hopefully our weather holds off for a bit so I can get a load dialed in and get ready for Spring Bear season. All together the weight is 11 lbs.

 

[elkguide]

Nothing wrong with "NEEDING" a new gun!

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Sweet, I really like the ridge line, I wouldn’t mind having one of the 20” 308 models they made.

 

[Downeaster]

Nothing like scratching the "Need" itch!

 

[Boman]

Great choice, hell of a nice set up too

 

[R H Clark]

Good looking. What scope is on it? I can't tell with my eyes from the small picture. I look forward to hearing a range report. I have considered a Ridgeline a couple times. Do you know exact weight of the bare rifle?

 

[V65Magna]

That is a beauty to behold and I like the raised hearth on that fireplace. I don't care who it is, I get excited when somebody gets a new rifle, much like bridesmaids getting excited about the Bride's dress. At least, that is how I explain it to the ladies in my life that just don't seem understand what all the excitement is about (and probably never will).

 

[kbaerg]

Thanks, so my setup is as follows. Christensen Ridgeline in 300 WM (7.14 lbs.) Nightforce NXS 5-22X50 with MOAR reticle (2.11 lbs) Yankee Hill Titanium direct thread Suppressor (1.19 lbs). I have just about got my load devolopment done, I need to run them through a chrono and test them at some distance for validation. Looking like I'll be in the 2850 fps range with a 215 Berger bullet

 

[kbaerg]

O.k. I have finally had time to get this thing settled in and somewhat finished. I changed out the bipod to a modular evolution since the Harris I had wasn't getting tight enough with the narrow forend. Next was a somewhat odd issue I ran into, While working on loads I was having irregular groups. Upon inspection I found that with my suppressor attached the barrel was contacting the end of the stock, so I took some sandpaper wrapped in a dowel rod and began to sand until the barrel was free floating all the way to the end. Next range visit turned out as I had expected it should, after 25 rounds I had a load worked up and was showing promise. I then went out again this am for final test which has proven three times for me. Next trip out will be when I can really stretch it's legs out beyond our 1200 yard range and get my drop data finalized.
My load is a Berger 215 VLD with H1000 lit by a Fed 215M primer seated .030" off the Lands producing a speed of 2875 fps.

If anyone is thinking about getting one of these rifles I would not hesitate one bit. I am actually looking to add another one (different caliber) for my son to hunt with.