Rebarrel a Christensen or sell?

[JAYgs8163]

Have we "fixed" the rifle in question?

No, he states on the prior page he's going this weekend with a different scope.

 

[JD-ODINSON]

Putting a different scope on it this weekend to see if it is a scope issue or not. Will be able update then

Have we "fixed" the rifle in question?

 

[RYEWSKY25284]

@RYEWSKY25284

Im guessing you don't drink Rum then?

I like Beer, Rum and even Whiskey, not the American type

I collect and drink, Bourbon & Rye.............just a touch now & then

 

[CBH Australia]

Nice collection but it's an acquired taste I think.

Sorry to hijack the thread I'm hoping the rifle works, a scope might be a quick fix solution if that is the issue.

Otherwise we will have a Christensen bashing thread, I don't believe they are all bad but the scope may not be either.

 

[TxPhred]

I had a Bergara 300wm that I sold a few months ago because I couldn't find ammo and it cost too much when I did. So I bought a Christensen arms mesa 308win because the rifle was available and I could find ammo everywhere and it didn't break the bank to shoot. My dilemma now is that the Christensen won't group under 4+ inches with any factory ammo I put through it. I have been a dedicated Bergara owner and was hesitant going with a Christensen and now I am debating on if I should sell the rifle and be done with it and go back to a Bergara or get the Christensen rebarreled. Any thoughts?

Please check your firing pin spring, these are often overlooked culprits and easy fixes. Inconsistent primer strikes cause ignition issues. Good luck.

 

[JD-ODINSON]

Please check your firing pin spring, these are often overlooked culprits and easy fixes. Inconsistent primer strikes cause ignition issues. Good luck.

I will check that too, thanks.

 

[FEENIX]

My dilemma now is that the Christensen won't group under 4+ inches with any factory ammo I put through it.

Sadly, that's the nature of factory ammo dependency, you will have to find the right factory ammo combination that your rifle shoots well enough for your intended purpose. Different lot numbers can also make a difference in factory ammo accuracy. Below is an example, 6.5 CM at 200Y ...

 

[JD-ODINSON]

**update**

Borrowed a scope and took some rounds to the range today with fingers crossed. Shot 5 rounds of Hornady 178gr eldx and 5 rounds of Federal gold 175 SMK.

Besides 1 flyer with the eldx, it shot sub moa with the rest of the ammo, like it should. In the mean time, the Vortex Venom is on its way back to Vortex praying it makes it back before the hunts start.

I appreciate everyone's help and insight with it all. Ya'll are great Americans!

 

[stovepipe]

Good for you...christensen makes a fine rifle all mine shoot tiny bug holes....

 

[cornstalker]

Man, that's great. Glad the gun worked out.

So now we can convert this into a Vortex bashing thread?

 

[JD-ODINSON]

Man, that's great. Glad the gun worked out.

So now we can convert this into a Vortex bashing thread?

Haha, I still like Vortex but sure, why not. I do dream of a nice Leupold or Nightforce one day soon though. I'm looking to buy a 27 or 28 Nosler in the next year and my 2 oldest girls are gonna be moved out by then, so I may be able to afford one!

 

[jessej]

Let us know how the vortex service department treats you.

 

[JD-ODINSON]

Let us know how the vortex service department treats you.

Will do. I'm hoping it works good and has a quick turn around time. First time I've had to use the service department.

 

[cornstalker]

Haha, I still like Vortex but sure, why not. I do dream of a nice Leupold or Nightforce one day soon though. I'm looking to buy a 27 or 28 Nosler in the next year and my 2 oldest girls are gonna be moved out by then, so I may be able to afford one!

I am looking at buying a lightweight, short-barrelled .308 Winchester for a suppressed hunting rifle. Christensen is at the top of my list. This thread has been very helpful to me in that consideration. Thanks for sharing your experience, and I am very happy the rifle came around.

Now about that hunt... how long can you borrow the scope? Lol.