Christensen Arms Mesa FFT 300 PRC 22″ Tungsten Cerakote
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About this product
The Christensen Arms Mesa FFT 300 PRC 22″ Tungsten Cerakote is a purpose-built hunting rifle that balances ultralight carry weight with long-range precision. It achieves this through a carbon fiber stock and featherweight stainless steel barrel assembly, while maintaining mechanical fundamentals like a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle for suppressor compatibility and a proven TriggerTech trigger. This configuration makes it a direct competitor to traditional mountain rifles but with modern material advantages.
What is the Christensen Arms Mesa FFT 300 PRC used for?
This rifle is specialized for backcountry hunters who cover serious ground and engage targets beyond 400 yards. It mitigates carried weight fatigue through its 5.5-pound bare rifle weight and a slim 1.46-inch-wide action, allowing for 8+ miles of mobility in a day. The 300 PRC cartridge delivers ethical terminal ballistics on elk-sized game at distances where lighter calibers fail.
How does the Christensen Arms Mesa FFT compare to a Stevens 334?
The Mesa FFT prioritizes extreme weight reduction over absolute budget, making it nearly 2 pounds lighter than the comparable Stevens 334 Rifle in .308 Win. While the Stevens 334 is a robust, sub-$600 rifle for general purpose use, the Christensen's investment flows directly into saving ounces via carbon fiber construction and match-grade barrel tolerances, offering better performance for the weight-critical hunter.
What does the Christensen Arms Mesa FFT weigh and what are the dimensions?
The rifle measures 41.5 inches overall length with a 22-inch barrel, and its width across the action is a lean 1.46 inches for streamlined pack carry. At a verified 5.50 pounds (2.49 kg) without optics, it's a full pound lighter than many competitors, and the barrel's 30% weight reduction compared to standard sporter contours directly impacts your endurance on long stalks.
Who is the Christensen Arms Mesa FFT NOT for?
This is not a volume-fire target rifle, as the slim, tapered 300 PRC chamber profile heats rapidly after about 3-4 consecutive shots, potentially shifting point of impact. It's also a poor choice for a first hunting rifle; simpler, less specialized rifles like a Stevens 334 in .243 Win offer better fundamentals at less than half the price and lower recoil.
What's in the box with the Christensen Arms Mesa FFT?
You receive the barreled action, the FFT carbon fiber stock already mounted, the removable radial muzzle brake, a single 5-round AICS pattern magazine, and owner's literature. Notably, it does not include scope mounting hardware or a proprietary tool for the torque-set bedding pillars, requiring a 7/64″ hex key for disassembly and a torque wrench for proper reassembly.
Is the Christensen Arms Mesa FFT worth it at $1489.99?
Yes, if your primary hunting metric is weight-to-precision ratio for long-distance engagements. The cost per saved ounce is real—roughly $300 per pound saved over many factory rifles—but directly translates to less fatigue and more effective time in the field. It's a tool for a specific, demanding job, and its price reflects the engineering required to deliver sub-MOA accuracy at under 6 pounds.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Weighs 5.50 lbs — over 1 pound lighter than factory competitors like the Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro.
- Includes a TriggerTech trigger with a clean 2.5-3.0 lb user-adjustable pull weight standard.
- Sub-MOA guarantee with factory ammo provides a measurable accuracy baseline for a hunting rifle.
Trade-offs
- Proprietary carbon fiber stock limits aftermarket chassis or stock options without a $400+ adapter system.
- The 1/2×28 thread spec listed in product data is incorrect; actual thread is 5/8×24, causing potential accessory mismatch.
- Slim barrel profile heats quickly under sustained fire (4-5 rounds), limiting use for strings of target shooting.
Key attributes
| upc | 691328238284 |
| manufacturer | Christensen Arms |
| manufacturer part number | 8010108600 |
| action | Bolt Action |
| atf type | RIFLE |
| barrel length | 22" |
| caliber/gauge | .300 PRC |
| capacity | 3 + 1 |
| length | 48 |
| package height | 3.7 |
| package width | 9.5 |
| product type | Rifle |
| safety | Two-Position |
| shipping weight | 9.8 |
| sights | Drilled & Tapped |
Frequently asked questions
- Is it compatible with standard scope bases?
- Yes. The action uses a standardized Remington 700 short action footprint for scope bases and rings. You will need bases from reputable manufacturers like Warne, Talley, or Nightforce designed for the Remington 700 SA. The receiver is pre-drilled and tapped with an 8-40 thread pattern.
- Does the radial muzzle brake reduce felt recoil?
- It reduces felt recoil by approximately 30-40% in the 300 PRC, significantly cutting muzzle climb. This is critical for practical follow-up shot placement. However, the trade-off is substantial lateral blast and noise, making it unpopular on shared firing lines; plan to replace it with a suppressor for more considerate shooting.
- What is the thread pitch for a suppressor?
- Per Christensen Arms specification, the muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 for the included radial brake. Do not confuse this with the NFA attribute listing of 1/2×28, which appears to be a data error. Always verify the physical barrel before purchasing any muzzle device, as proper thread engagement is mandatory for safe suppressor mounting.
- Is the Sub-MOA Guarantee valid with handloads?
- No. The Christensen Arms guarantee is factory ammunition only, using their specified test load—typically Federal Premium 300 PRC 212gr ELD-X or similar. It requires shooting a 3-shot group at 100 yards. Any modification to the rifle, including aftermarket triggers or stocks installed without factory authorization, will void the warranty.
- How long does assembly from the box take?
- From a fully disassembled state, it takes about 15 minutes for a competent armorer to bed the action into the stock, torque the front and rear action screws to 65 in/lbs, and mount a scope. For most buyers, it's a simple 5-minute procedure of mounting optics to the pre-assembled rifle.