Christensen Arms Mesa Review (6.5 PRC) | My New FAVORITE Hunting Rifle?!

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I recently picked up a Christensen Arms Mesa in 6.5 PRC. Will this become my new favorite hunting rifle? Possibly. In this video, we will run through an initial overview and discuss the pros and cons of a platform like the Mesa.
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Camera: Sony ZV-E10
Microphone: Rode VideoMicro Compact
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📝 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - The Setup
2:54 - The Barrel
6:17 - The Action
9:08 - The Trigger
11:02 - The Stock
13:00 - Accuracy
15:00 - Shootability
16:28 - Cons
18:23 - Wrapup & Future Plans

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@tyedenshaw6721 2 ай бұрын

I’m on the fence about getting a mesa 7mm-08, how did your dads shoot?

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

We only tested some budget ammo out of his 7-08, hornady whitetail specifically. Shoots well, under an inch. That rifle has a thinner contour barrel than the PRC as well, making it even lighter. Points very naturally. It also suffers from that sticky bolt lift to a much lesser degree. I can give a better answer after some more time at the range. Thanks for the comment!

@tyedenshaw6721 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the speedy reply brother. I’m left handed and Christensen offers beautiful left handed models. I’ve owned so many tikkas and kimbers I have been wanting to upgrade to a Christensen for a long time now

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

@@tyedenshaw6721 I was between a tikka roughtech and the christnsen, probably wouldn’t have gone wrong with either lol, but I specifically wanted a hinged floor plate

@Connor-kh8sh 3 ай бұрын

Great vid, all very useful info. Excited to see more pieces from the collection

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

More to come!

@sandybarnett7502 2 ай бұрын

You gave an excellent review. I have the Ridgeline in 7mm08 and my bolt is same as yours as in the stick bolt throw but that's not been a problem

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! With my father’s in 7-08, the bolt stick is there, but it’s lesser than mine. So I’m not sure what that’s all about. I was just out shooting some long range this afternoon and I never noticed it in real world use, so I’d say it’s a non-issue.

@derekmcmurry 2 ай бұрын

Good thing you got the Mesa. I've not heard or read anything bad about those, only good things. Stay clear of their Ridgeline though. My gunsmith tells me he had to rebarrel about 80 last year. CA carbon fiber barrels are apparently more junk than high quality.

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

That’s crazy but good to know. I think the price hike for carbon barrels is only worth it to a very select few, and that proof research is the only company I’d get one from anyway. Great rifle so far though, taking it out to extended ranges this coming weekend, results to follow.

@derekmcmurry 2 ай бұрын

@@Outdoor-Tactics Great. I'm eager to watch. I think I'm addicted to watching people shoot their rifles. Sadly I can only shoot to 100 at our local range but to 650 on my dad's property. Proof is an excellent way to go for sure but don't rule out Bartlein, Benchmark, and Helix for CF barrels. I have one Proof barrel, a Tikka 7PRC. Bartlein has about the best interior finish but they keep more metal in the center than Proof. Thus, they are a bit heavier but insanely accurate

@adamelam6385 2 ай бұрын

That's a nice setup

@SirFlexaLot1369 2 ай бұрын

10:00 this is when dry fire is extremely important

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

Gotta know your gun

@sidbates3423 2 ай бұрын

Good video but after doing some ground work I decided to with Bergara Wilderness Terrain in 6.5 Creed I had a chance to check out my Son’s CA and I wasn’t a fan but I put a Vortex Viper Genll 3-15-44 and it’s a tack driver

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

Bergaras are also good rifles. Lots of good options these days

@dhooter 2 ай бұрын

Was shooting today and of course the AR fan boys showed up. One with a brake on his rifle. I being about 20ft from him had to go get ear plugs to put in with my muffs. Dude was ticking my ears with his nonsense rapid fire at nothing. Always know every time I see those 100rd range packs lol. It's like wake boarders while in fishing. They always will find you on a huge body of water

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

Relatable. I shoot suppressed almost always at this point, and absolutely always with my AR's. One because it makes them better at their job, and two for the comfort. I also fish electric-only lakes now more than ever to combat pleasure boaters 🤣

@dhooter 2 ай бұрын

@@Outdoor-Tactics Luckily I am a shift worker. I fish on the week days. The Tennessee River(Lake) system has gotten out of control with the great migration. Weekend boat traffic is endless. Those wake boarders WILL find you and circle you blaring obnoxious rap music while throwing super tanker wake. Carpet Baggers sent real estate through the roof in the south and are bringing their voting habits with them. Nashville is now called Trashville

@adamelam6385 2 ай бұрын

I've known a couple of people who had Mesa's I can't say anything bad about them but man for the money Christian Arms has a sketchy reputation.

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

Their ridge line models apparently had some QC issues on the carbon barrels, that’s about all I know. But yes, this whole overview is based off of a sample size of 1.

@adamelam6385 2 ай бұрын

@@Outdoor-Tactics the Ridge Lines are notorious for ejecting brass into your windage scope cap as well.

@adamelam6385 2 ай бұрын

@@Outdoor-Tacticsyou've definitely got a keeper there with those groups, especially with factory ammo. I'm getting tired of waiting on Tikka releasing a 7mm PRC. I'd grab one of these in a heartbeat if they hadn't of went up $300-$400 in the last few years. Maybe 2025 Tikka will get on the ball.

@Outdoor-Tactics 2 ай бұрын

@@adamelam6385 I’m extremely pleased with its performance out to 700 yards as well. Again factory ELDX ammo, very easy to walk out and validate using 4DOF. Steady 15mph winds and huge crowds at the public range made filming hard but hopefully I can in the future. But it’s boringly accurate to those ranges.