Ridgeline shoots poorly and jams

[p47dman]

By who and with what barrel?

 

[RockyMtnUT]

CA strikes again. Number 4,672 getting sent back for another barrel. More than any other manufacture in the last 10 years.
They must be sending the actions and barrels over to the high school machine shop to chamber.

 

[Troutslayer2]

For the cost of a CA I would expect them to be better. Can you post some photos of the ruined brass?

 

[p47dman]

I have shot thousand rounds between these 2 guns trying to figure it out. I have put 4 different scopes, Leupold VX5HD 4-20 x 52 ZL-3 scopes and my trusted Nightforce SHV 5-20 x 56 off my .308. I am about at witts end with these. I did come across a great deal on a Proof Elevation in 6.5 CR. Slapped my VX5 on it and with in a half a box of Hornady 143 ELD-X she was shooting inch groups at 200 yds. I did order an Elevation in 6.5PRC, won't get here till November. I am thinking I should just trade the CA in on the Proof.

 

[antelopedundee]

Both of mine also have zero primary extraction. The 300 I would have to tap the bolt open with a rubber mallet. Before I bought them I could find no bad reviews. Now, I see a lot of bad reviews. Guess I just must be looking for them now.

Have you asked them to fix the primary extraction issue on the one that they have in their possession. The jig that they use in attaching the bolt handles must be messed up if the problem is THAT common.

 

[birddog 68]

I am thinking I should just trade the CA in on the Proof.

Please don't hose another buyer with a junk rifle that you purchased. I can't understand why you purchased a second rifle from CA if the first was giving you problems ?

 

[p47dman]

First shot of the day at 100 yds. in the X, as the barrel warms groups grow. As it warms even more, gun jams. You can see the brass. Both 6.5 and 300. A view of the chamber from the factory, I have just bought a bore scope, but did not have it for these pics. And last, the brass shavings on the bolt face.

 

[SO I HUNT]

I have shot thousand rounds between these 2 guns trying to figure it out. I have put 4 different scopes, Leupold VX5HD 4-20 x 52 ZL-3 scopes and my trusted Nightforce SHV 5-20 x 56 off my .308. I am about at witts end with these. I did come across a great deal on a Proof Elevation in 6.5 CR. Slapped my VX5 on it and with in a half a box of Hornady 143 ELD-X she was shooting inch groups at 200 yds. I did order an Elevation in 6.5PRC, won't get here till November. I am thinking I should just trade the CA in on the Proof.

Good luck on your Elevation I have the same caliber and have sent it back 2 times tight chamber and lucky to shoot 3" groups at 200 yards!
Two months and still waiting to get it back if it doesn't shoot or chamber I'll rebarrel it which I would rather save the money to buy other stuff!
so I think it's a crapshoot on all factory guns! Sorry for venting, but after pending how much this piece crap cost!

 

[p47dman]

Bought both together. I have asked to have primary extraction fixed. They did not look at that.

The Repair Team (Christensen Arms) Aug 19, 2022, 2:31 PM MDT Hi David, I'm excited to inform you that your firearm is ready to be returned to you! Your RMA service has been completed and your firearm is being processed for return. Our top gunsmiths have performed a full detailed inspection, cleaned, and carefully completed the following services on your firearm: -Rifle failed accuracy testing, -Installed new barrel and set headspace, -Test fired for accuracy - (Rifle met accuracy guarantee) They performed a final inspection and test fired your firearm for function and accuracy. I've attached, for your reference, a picture of the target used in the final firing test. They used the following ammunition in their testing: -(NORMA GOLDEN TARGET MATCH 143 GR HPBT) Please note that in accordance with US BATF guidelines, we are only authorized to return the firearm to the address used in the initial RMA request. Enjoy your newly serviced Christensen Arms firearm! Thanks, The Repair Team Christensen Arms Customer Service support.christensenarms.com Attachment(s)

 

[p47dman]

Wow, that doesn't make me warm and fuzzy about Proof. So what would you rebarrel it with? I thought Proof was the best out there.

 

[Window]

First shot of the day at 100 yds. in the X, as the barrel warms groups grow. As it warms even more, gun jams. You can see the brass. Both 6.5 and 300. A view of the chamber from the factory, I have just bought a bore scope, but did not have it for these pics. And last, the brass shavings on the bolt face.

Reading through this thread entirely and seeing these pictures, I would NOT shoot it again. I've witnessed first hand a catastrophic failure from over pressure and that my friend is dancing on the line of the next one could be the last. Send it back, get your money back and start over. This is only my opinion and hope whatever you decide to do works out in your favor.

 

[Muddyboots]

Those pressure marks are clearly heavy pressure. As above I would not shoot it. Personally I would set aside some time and do road trip to hand in person.

 

[Harry Knutz]

First shot of the day at 100 yds. in the X, as the barrel warms groups grow. As it warms even more, gun jams. You can see the brass. Both 6.5 and 300. A view of the chamber from the factory, I have just bought a bore scope, but did not have it for these pics. And last, the brass shavings on the bolt face.

Dude! That chamber looks like "Dawg Chitt" I think a guy with a cordless drill an angle grinder, A Hammer and some more "Dawg Chitt" Could have done a better job! Their top Gunsmith did this?

 

[p47dman]

The chamber pic is from the factory. it is already in the box again and a new return request started. Did it yesterday so do not expect a reply till tomorrow.