And I topped it off with a Vortex 4x16x44 tacticle scope.

No issues loading. I prefer picatinny rails and I prefer titanium or steel.

I have collected more data. I will do my best to get the video together tonight and get it uploaded.

On the follow up reviews I will do a better job showing the groups. Thanks for the comment.

Not yet. I am just as anxious as you. I am waiting for a calm day, which becomes painful this time of year in Kansas. I am hoping to finish it this week.

I have experienced zero mechanical problems. It cycles flawlessly.

HuntinTheWest do you mind if I ask what you used for a rail and scope mounts? I installed a 20 moa nightforce rail and the brass consistently hit the rail and about one in twenty cycles the brass did not clear the chamber when ejecting the spent round because it was hit the rail.

HuntinTheWest thank you for any insight

It is a Tally rail with Burris Signature rings.

The Mesa is a great buy. I would take a Fierce over the Ridgeline.

Brandon Parrish it’s 22” plus the brake.

Thank you sir

I have had six of their carbon barrels and everyone shot as well or better than any custom barrel I have owned. I have also called Christensen customer service and was very impressed. I can guarantee that any production rifle is going to have a problem every once in a while. I can also tell you most who claim to have problems most likely are the problem. Just because you buy a $2k plus rifle does not mean it is going to make you a benchrest shooter. My newest rifle has a custom chambered 300wsm barrel on it and it is the most accurate rifle I have owned. I assure you CA stands by their sub MOA guarantee and with proper load development it will most likely shoot much better. Go look at my latest rifle and groups on LongrangeOnly.com Instagram.

@@HuntinTheWest thanks for the info! I think a lot of the haters just can't admit a 2k production rife stands up to their 6k custom builds. And a lot of reviewers will try one or 2 different match rounds and claim it doesn't shoot. I've probably got every hunting load they make in 308 haha They also hate on the 700. But I own a few 5rs and a sendero and all are sub moa.

I am completely aware of the firing pin/trigger relationship. I did not point it out for my information. I pointed it out for those who place a high importance on trigger pull. It is, after all, the point of a review.

@@HuntinTheWest I understand but I mentioned it because it it might have more to do with the rifle than the trigger. Unless you tried all those triggers on the same action and got different results.

@@RockinRack Did you listen to the comment on the triggers? Five. I had at the time of the video tried five. I have since had probably another five. About two in five meet the spec. The problem with your comment is if a trigger company is going to make a statement about how low the trigger will adjust it needs to do it in most if not all actions. For reference I have tried every other trigger I am aware of for 700s and clones and every single one of the other brands meets and almost always exceeds the advertised low setting and does it safely. I will not claim to know how many triggers you have tried in the number of actions you have shot but I have shot more than I can count. Trigger Tech Primary triggers do not meet the spec even close to what I would consider a requirement for it to be "the specification". Directly related to your statement Trigger tech has the ability to test on several actions to determine a true pull spec and obviously does not do that. Everyone who knows anything about trigger pull understands the relationship to the action or receiver it will be attached to. You have to buy a Special or diamond to get a trigger that will actually meet the spec. The bottom line is you can choose to do whatever you desire with the given information. If that choice is to not listen then that is fine.

Nice advertisement but there is absolutely no way you are building a rifle for under $1300 let alone one that shoots this well and at this weight. Lets do a little math. $400 for an action, $300 for a barrel blank, $250 for a stock, $130 for a trigger, $150 for quality bottom metal, $150 for a brake installed, and $300 for machine work. Those numbers are on the cheap side. In the end it is your money and you get to choose how to spend it.

HuntinTheWest I misspoke I meant to say that I would put some money with the $1300 and have Randy build me one, he will build you a rifle for around $2000 & up

@@vsetkoumiera7683 I can't argue with spending a little more money to get exactly what you what.

Mike, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. I am not sure if you didn't watch the follow up videos, if you missed the point, or just flat out disagree. In any case my opinion will not change. If someone is going to be keeping shots under a few hundred yards I would recommend they buy a cheaper Savage or Tikka and spend the money saved on hunting tags or other more important gear. Having said that I think the Mesa is one of, if not the, best buys in rifles right now. I also have two Ridgelines I will be doing reviews on. I will advise the same for them. I view rifles as another tool I need for hunting and do not believe in spending more money just to be cool. I personally prepare myself and my equipment for taking longer shots so extreme accuracy is very important to me however when doing these reviews I am fully aware not everyone shares this need or desire. As already stated for those that have no desire to take longer shots I feel their money will be better spent elsewhere. Thanks again for watching.

Mike Hill, I bet your ability to shoot is similar to your ability to write... shit.

I appreciate the review. It was very informative and thorough. Look forward to next in the series. Do you mind telling me which optic you have on the rifle and if that’s the optic you would leave on the rifle for hunting?