Christensen actions have issues or ok?

[Wilderness Blacktail]

So ive heard plenty of not good things. But they mostly seem to related to accuracy/barrel issues and then not the best CS to make it right

How are the actions? Ive handled em (Ridgelines) a few years ago and liked the feel of the rifle quite a bit. If there are also numerous issues with the actions thatd be good to know.

 

[Diced]

I'd say they're about like a standard Remington 700. They do have some nice features like m16 extractor and side bolt release. No where near as nice as something like a defiance, lone peak, etc but perfectly usable imo.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

I really like the two I have. Smooth bolt function and great case extraction.

 

[lancetkenyon]

The main issue I have after shooting probably 50 of them, is the cock on open has been very stiff on every one. So much so, it feels like heavy bolt lift after firing any round, or even on an empty chamber.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

The main issue I have after shooting probably 50 of them, is the cock on open has been very stiff on every one. So much so, it feels like heavy bolt lift after firing any round, or even on an empty chamber.

This is true with mine as well.

 

[Wilderness Blacktail]

This is true with mine as well.

Thanks gents, thats good to know about. Theyre sold here at the local Sportsmans quite a bit and i like their ergonomics quite a bit.
Any comments on bolt slop/wiggle/bind at rear position?

 

[DENRIK89]

One of the four I've owned would not shoot at all, turned out to have a crooked chamber. I sent it to them, they rebarreled and sent it back to me in less than two weeks and payed for shipping both ways. A buddy shot the barrel out of a 300 run and they rebarreled it at no charge. I'd say their customer service is great

 

[FireFlyFishing]

Thanks gents, thats good to know about. Theyre sold here at the local Sportsmans quite a bit and i like their ergonomics quite a bit.
Any comments on bolt slop/wiggle/bind at rear position?

I have a 7 Mag and a 300 WM. The 7 is great to shoot and way light. The 300 WM is light, but a lot to hold onto. I installed a backfire butt pad and run a brake rather than a suppressor to tame it a bit. Doesn't hurt to shoot, just big jumps in the sight picture. Other than that stiff bolt recocking, I really like those actions and will rebuild on them in the future when barrels are shot out.

 

[WMDM]

Mine and ones I have used feel a good bit "looser" when compared to my custom actions more on par with other factory guns.

The big thing to me is they all have functioned very reliably. Can't say the same for some others (mainly Bergara).

 

[lancetkenyon]

Christensen rifles are an 80/20 rifle.
80% shoot great.
20% wouldn't hit the ground if you dropped them.

 

[WMDM]

Christensen rifles are an 80/20 rifle.
80% shoot great.
20% wouldn't hit the ground if you dropped them.

AND cycle 100% ime.

 

[Axl]

I've owned 2 and been around a dozen more. None are timed correctly, so there is zero primary extraction. So in that regard they are like a R-700.

 

[wyld!]

I own ridgeline in 6.5 PRC and 280 AI, and both shoot great and function great.

 

[ncwg2boatguy]

They had a short growing pain QC point early on but I dont know anyone running one now last 4 yrs who doesnt like/love them. Alot of good features. Mine is 6.5 PRC IS lights out tact driver, so is 7 mag