Christensen FAILED | Christensen Ridgeline 300 PRC Test

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@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

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@The_m41lman Жыл бұрын

After watching in slow mo, it’s definitely hitting the rail as it tries to eject the case. It swings up as if to eject and hits the rail just so that it falls back in.

@foubert45 Жыл бұрын

Yep you can see the brass hitting the scope rail each time. If they sell that rifle with the rail installed, you think they should have tuned their action to make it functional-able.

@adamdelucia4522 Жыл бұрын

I bought an MPR in 6.5 CM a few years back and it’s an incredible rifle that shoots amazing. Weird to see so much CA hate. Hopefully you can get yours squared away.

@llllkkkk8444 Жыл бұрын

I own 4. Absolutely love them. I had a .308 Mesa that shot bad groups. Sent it in. They were great. Put a new barrel on it and shoots half inch groups at 100. Very pleased with their products.

@dvskane1808 Жыл бұрын

Dual ejectors is the problem. My 7 mag Mesa was throwing shells up and hard. I took out one of the springs and now nice and out, not hitting my scope turret.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

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@dvskane1808 Жыл бұрын

Had this happen with my 7mm mag. The ejecting shell was making it out of the gun, but it was hitting my windage turret each time. I Took out one of the extractors and it changed the extraction angle so that they ejected much more sideways instead of upward and sideways.

@chrisholloman3710 Жыл бұрын

I had a similar problem with ejection on my Tikka and it took me a while to figure out that the brass was hitting the windage turret. I'm kind of surprised more people aren't having more problems with this considering the large size of some of the turrets on scopes now days.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@shanereider1529 Жыл бұрын

This is the same thing happening in this video you can see the brass hit the turret.

@ssimossimo576 Жыл бұрын

Crazy!!!! A tikka having a issue! I thought it wasn't possible from what fanboys say on forums

@nebraskaman8247 Жыл бұрын

That’s why certain manufacturers are using two plunger ejectors no to provide more of a 90 deg ejection.

@dvskane1808 10 ай бұрын

@@nebraskaman8247but the two plungers is what caused my high ejection problem. Once I took one out it ejected straight out to the side instead of upward. Solved my problem of brass hitting my turret on extraction.

@scottupatree3356 Жыл бұрын

My Long Range Mesa did the same thing , called them and the sent out a new spring and now extracts fine. My Buddy had the same issue. That was 2 years ago and they still havnt fixed it.... Very Disappointing. Great video

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@j.markdutton1603 Жыл бұрын

Bought one in 6.5 prc. Had serious extraction issues and accuracy was not good compared to other rifles I own so traded it. The 6.5 cm I previously owned by them was super accurate but had both feeding and extraction issues so sold it also.

@4mrholsterco981 Жыл бұрын

I keep hearing you either get a great shooting and functioning one, or you get one that has function issues or that doesn’t shoot worth a darn. And at the price point, I’d rather get a seekins precision havoc ph2, as I haven’t heard any issues with them. The accuracy issue could be the rifle not liking certain loads, but that can be remedied by trying different bullet weights and brands, or reloading. But that rifle should function with no issues.

@kjohns236 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I just got this same gun for Christmas and after watching this video I was very worried I put 12 rounds of Barnes ammunition through it today and it ejected flawlessly.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Glad you got a non lemon

@whackityschmackitydo Жыл бұрын

I completed the entire barrel break-in process to a T according to the manual, and my Christensen is a laser beam.

@mackmorgenweck Жыл бұрын

Same. Was expensive lol

@filisalazar4300 Жыл бұрын

Same with my 28 Nosler. 👌🏻

@erice_twentyone13 Жыл бұрын

I've owned a Mesa and Ridgeline, both magnum, neither would eject. I made videos, sent to Christensen, shipped the rifles back for repair. Both times rifles returned with the identical problem. One shot lights out and the other was about 1 MOA after their recommended break in. Got rid of both. Later I worked behind a gun counter at a shop that sold this brand. Problem after problem after problem. Also, for the record, I was using rings without a pic rail. Seemed like the ejector couldn't muster the strength to eject. Gunsmith at Christensen agreed and replaced with stronger springs - still no joy. Customer service wasn't bad, just the products were.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Truth!

@SteveFromWyoming Жыл бұрын

Great review Stephen, hope you got it working correctly. I recognize that shooter behind you.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Lol yes i did also

@terrycalvert7812 Жыл бұрын

I had the exact same ejection problem with mine when it was new and I lubed the ejectors and worked them in and out over and over and lubed and worked and lubed and worked then disassembled the bolt cleaned and lubed it all up really good and everything worked fine things were just a lil sticky I assume from setting around on the shelf waiting on someone to buy it

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@johnkaraphillis754 Жыл бұрын

I own a Christensen Ridgeline in .280AI. Barely shot moa until 200 rounds, then started shooting sub moa. I handload. My last CA rifle. Bolt hangs up and problems ejecting. So many complaints from owners and a few happy owners.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yup lots of negative reports

@varmint223 Жыл бұрын

I had a lot of problems with my CA rifles Iv had 2 and both had problems sent them back still had problems so sold them and picked up the Seekins ph2’s and both shoot amazingly right out of the box

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yup sounds like my experiences

@edwardabrams4972 Жыл бұрын

This gun is not worth the money! Get a Tikka that will out shoot this gun and a lot cheaper!

@flaganpetska6179 Жыл бұрын

@@edwardabrams4972 tikka isnt a great option for 300 prc or most magnums. Max mag length is 3.400”. Ive pushed OMR mags out to 3.565” but was unnecessary because i was kissing the lands and my barrel didnt like it. A 300prc max COAL is 3.700”. I wanted to build a 300prc tikka but was disappointed to find that i cannot accomplish my powder volume and seating depth goals.

@glennboyle463 Жыл бұрын

If you watch the video at 0.25 play speed you see the case hit the turret at the 2.55. Some hit the rail some hit the turret. With modern scope turrets getting bigger and every "longrange" gun having a pic rail ejection angle really needs to be taken into consideration.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

I will look into it more but I moved the scope and it didn't fix it. Either way thats a design flaw on the rufles part and its not really shooting great either.

@goatliver447 Жыл бұрын

Video tape the extraction in slow motion, my guess is the brass is hitting your windage turret or rail, hence the dented neck. I had the exact same issue which required reshaping the extractor for a lower ejection angle.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Will do

@dvskane1808 10 ай бұрын

I have a mesa in 7 rem mag. After extraction issues and the shell hitting the turret, removed one of the extractors and i’m good. It always shot well. .35 inch groups with a primary arms glx 6-24. Just was destroying my turrets. Take out one extractor spring and your good.

@davidpeterson6147 Жыл бұрын

where do I start? Flinching due to anticipation of recoil affected your first group. The verticle stringing in the next two groups is normal due to velocity increase due to copper layer building up in barrel. Very normal groupings as the rifle breaks in and the shooter gets used to the recoil. As far as ejection goes, you are pulling the bolt back too slow. This was resolved around the 2:23 mark where you start sharply pulling back on the bolt. I am not sure what you think is wrong with this rifle. You mentioned the rifle being expensive and you expected more. $1750 is the current selling price for this rifle and a very good price with all of the features this rifle offers. This is all straight CA hate IMO. I do not own a Christensen Arms product.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

The rifle ejects the brass up into the scope and or into the scope base. Many range trips and it's not just when I cycle it slow. It also ruins the rim of the brass when it ejects it into the base. The gun did not function correctly. Dozens of bolt actions tested costing 300 to 3500 and no other rifle has had these issues. The big issue here is ejection issues and it shouldn't happen with a 300 or 1700 dollar rifle. It'd meant to have a scope on it and or scope base. Christensen has been plagued with issues with many reports. The issue never resolved. When fast cycling it still happened occasionally, and it just dented the rim more.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Lol straight CA hate? That's ridiculous I did a shot show video with CA. Bought the rifle full price and off camera had even more issues with it. If I was dishonest, you would say I was biased the other way.

@miketyson8933 Жыл бұрын

Every once in a while rifles come out wrong just like vehicles, EVER SINGLE FIREARM manufacturer has had issues. Christensen used to make aorplane parts so their tolerances are very very small! I got a beautiful and AMAZING shooting MPR .300 wm

@josephtavares8281 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had nothing but problems with my Ridgeline. It’s down to the point of using a wheeler reamer to try and fix my problems

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

I hear ya

@CarterOutdoorsman 5 ай бұрын

My Christensen did the same thing and groups were absolutely terrible. Picked up a Seekins PH2 and I’ll never look back.

@Bkprscott Жыл бұрын

Yep. As others said... it's hitting the picatiny rail . That isn't really a gun issue, but rather a scope mount issue. They do make separated bases. My bet is if you switch to those, or two one piece bases, the issue will be resolved.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

I will look into it more but I moved the scope and it didn't fix it. Either way thats a design flaw on the rifles part and its not really shooting great either.

@malcumyang9331 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks is hitting your scope windage adjustment knob.

@matthewkyle6939 Жыл бұрын

What kind of barrel break in did you perform on the rifle before accuracy teating?

@brianmelton5723 Жыл бұрын

My guess is no barre break in other than what we are watching or he would have replied to your comment

@leonardogarcia2506 Жыл бұрын

I’d switch to Talley rings. Looks like the spent cases are hitting your pic rail. The Talley rings have an optional 20 moa set. Also you can order the top ring with a anti cant level. Doesn’t look as cool as a pic rail with beefy rings, but function over cosmetics for me. I think Hawkins makes similar rings.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Rail is for greater adjustment range when setting eye relief and for increased elevation range

@leonardogarcia2506 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks oh I agree with you, but outside of custom work, I wouldn’t know any other way to get around your situation. As far as the range part, that’s where the 20 moa set of those ring/mounts come in. Also I think you’d benefit from them since you have to top load, not having a detachable magazine system on that rifle. Either way, I hope you figure something out because I know how much it sucks to spend that much money and to be totally disappointed. Good luck and keep the content coming!

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

@@leonardogarcia2506 true

@2tiredpilot459 Жыл бұрын

hold the forend when shooting lightweight high recoil rifles. it will tighten up the groups significantly.

@byronhusband7479 Жыл бұрын

My Christensen arms MPR comes with an AR style extractor which make ejection smooth and easy….I can’t understand why yours in functioning this was, I’ve never seen this before

@gunnrwallace6323 Жыл бұрын

I can’t help with the ejection but check the muzzle brake. See if it shoot any better without it. Friend of mine has one and found burs inside the brake. You could actually see where the bullets were hitting them. Good luck

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Wow...

@gunnrwallace6323 Жыл бұрын

And my understanding is if you send it back to them and the can get any kind of ammo to shoot a sub 3 shot group they will charge you $200. Like you said. You should expect better out of a rifle company like that.

@blueeyegi Жыл бұрын

I was really looking forward to getting the Traverse in 300WM for Christmas, but man, very disappointed in this. I work too hard for my $ for this.

@rkgs2782 Жыл бұрын

Have you checked or thought to change your ejector plunger spring?

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

I checked it but haven't changed it out

@troyc5623 Жыл бұрын

2 of my good buddies both have ridgelines, one is a 6.5 CM and the other is a 300 PRC and both are tac drivers, they love them. I’ve shot the 6.5 CM and it ate up everything we put thru it so I was all but sold on getting one……until I started doing some research, man they can be a sweet gun but I’m just to damn scared to buy one and end up with a lemon, seems to happen a lot with CA arms and there customer service is spotty as well, I think I’m gonna pass , great video tho 👍🏻

@StevenPfeiffer Жыл бұрын

You can find used custom 6.5cm on forums for the cost of a CA. It’s worth a look.

@errtuley Жыл бұрын

The ejector needs to be cut on the back end to allow more through I had to do this on my 6.5 saum and 6mm gt. Different actions

@tannercleveland9283 Жыл бұрын

Came across this video randomly. Thought this range looked familiar. Just bought a 300 win mag ridge line

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@bradh74 Жыл бұрын

Some of the bolt actions even though it shouldn't be an issue the brass will hit the scope/rail because it doesn't eject to the side enough. There's a Sako that has an ejection issue and I believe the cure was to raise the scope a hair, but......................? You could probably cut that rail and make it a two piece. You may be able to tune it?

@misterlewgee8874 Жыл бұрын

Rem 788 has same issue. Take off the rail and you might see perfect ejection. Maybe you'll need rings with no rail. I like no ejection.. usually, as ..no chasing brass

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

After review and more testing its still doing it so doubt that is it but I can triple check

@miketyson8933 Жыл бұрын

Ive had issues with Hornady ammo in the past, they really like to pack the brass full of powder to the MAX and ive had horrible ammo, shot other ammo ans was dead on, in the past different rifle was shooting a cheaper M77 at that time

@GClark-dv4vz Жыл бұрын

I noticed similar issues with my brass, Mine was blowing the primer caps out! Out of 12 rounds I had 3 primers come out....

@huntingfishing5237 Жыл бұрын

I’m wanting to get a new rifle for deer and other animals . I have a 6.5 cm shooting accubonds at 100-300 yard shots . I want to get something a little bigger . What cal would you recommend

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

300 win mag. Howa HS precisio, Sako s20 or havak ph2

@jakehansen4514 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got the ridge line in 300 win mag. It ejects every time but dents the mouth of the case. I noticed is has two plungers on the bolt all Remington 700s only have one. Idk if that changes the angle at which it’s extract’s the case?? But mine is 100% hitting the 20moa rail that mind you came mounted on the gun from factory. Then accuracy was way less that satisfying for a $2k rifle with factory ammo. I eventually worked up a hand load for 212eldx that got it shooting .75 at 100yrds. Long story short if you want a out of the box tack driver buy Seekins my 6.5 creed out of the box shot sub .5” or if wanting ultra light I’d consider Weatherby mark V. Both of them shoot MOA not minute of Christensen 😂

@nebraskaman8247 Жыл бұрын

Did you end up keeping that Weatherby mark v you had issues with?

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yes

@gs_firearms9673 Жыл бұрын

I have a ridge line in 28 nosler and it has the same problems with ejection

@tannerrogers5043 Жыл бұрын

It looks to be hitting ur wind Tourette on your scope. I have heard of the Christiansen’s having this problem with tactical Tourette’s in the long action caliber especially

@josephlegocki6750 Жыл бұрын

always recognize that 3 on wyo plates!!! howdy from georgia!!!

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Howdy!

@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan Жыл бұрын

I like that optic.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Me too

@whiteman3075 Жыл бұрын

I had a Mesa 6.5 prc that was funny with eject at time. If I yanked bolt back fast it would drop case and not eject. Mine dented every neck. I do not like there double ejector set up. I’m had 6 prc rifles and none have had the issues the the Mesa gave. It shot lights out. I never had and issue in the field but every once in a while it gave an issue on the bench. It would leave a scratch on neck and dent it and poor ejection. All there guns Iv had were either single ejector or mechanical with zero issues. That’s why my last one I bought another seekins havak ph2 for a cheeper rifle. I normally build all mine on custom actions. Sorry for your luck Christensen has lots of quality issues and this kept me from buying another.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yup

@johnfaulkner4067 11 ай бұрын

You might want to measure your barrel. I spoke with a Christensen rep who told me all of their barrel lengths are before any brake or muzzle device is added. I shot a Ridgeline in 7mm Rem Mag, also with a 26" barrel and it was LONG. Im sure it was about 28" with the brake. Your 300 PRC looks the same.

@zerklin1 Жыл бұрын

I got a mesa in 6.5 prc and it shoots the factory 147’s extremely well but handloading for it is a pain in the butt, hits pressure really early and can’t get it to shoot better than factory

@markrw777 Ай бұрын

Check the free bore.

@texpatriot8462 Жыл бұрын

For the price they charge, ejection should be perfect.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@darrentsosie6334 Жыл бұрын

It's a scope/mount issue.

@dvskane1808 Жыл бұрын

I like you carbon fiber barrel guys. You think the barrel isn’t hot cause you can’t feel the heat. In all reality it’s a barrel turned down to a thin diameter with carbon fiber around it. You don’t feel the heat but it’s hotter than a regular barrel after same amount of shots. The carbon just doesn’t let you feel it.

@randyfix3664 Жыл бұрын

Get a set of Talley Scope rings.Your case is hitting your rail. Your forearm sling stud hits front of pad, causing shot flyers.

@user-mg6vc7kp1o Жыл бұрын

Mine was doing this. Didn't even bother sending it back. Unexcusable out of the box. Took a hit, sold it, wrote them off.

@thesilverpreacher316 Жыл бұрын

Thats cool your from Sheridan I was born there im pretty sure I grew up on that range if it’s the one I think it is! Does it have a black powder range on it as well?

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yes it does

@thesilverpreacher316 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks nice I know right where that place is. My grandpa was a member there for decades probably. But he passed in 2020

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

@@thesilverpreacher316 that's pretty cool. Sorry about your grandpa

@thesilverpreacher316 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks it’s okay he’s in a better place now. Did you ever figure out what was going on with your rifle or were you able to make any changes to make it cycle better. I’m picking up a CA MPR in 300 win mag today after work I heard it has similar issues in the magnum cartridges

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

@@thesilverpreacher316 The brass was ejecting too vertical into the scope... I just am going to try a scope with a very slim profile and see if it will just miss the brass but it really shouldn't be ejecting the brass that vertical

@mothman7922 Жыл бұрын

I keep hearing about problems with the Christensen arms.. They need to start charging about $299.00 for their rifles. It's embarrassing!

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Lol

@raider2503 Жыл бұрын

Who you telling! I’ve had to send my back for “fixing” got it back and might have to send it back again! For the money you spend on it , should be next to no issues!

@sendit6011 Жыл бұрын

They’re junk.

@thafoehammer143 Жыл бұрын

The case is hitting the knob on the scope and bouncing back in 🤦🏼‍♂️

@Lockjaw135 Жыл бұрын

Bought an mpr when I wasn’t that well versed in internal ballistics. Turns out cutting down a barrel and replacing good steel with carbon fiber doesn’t lend itself to accuracy.... weird huh? Scam company, scam “muh carbon fiber” technology, leave it on cars. It doesn’t work as a replacement for your barrel

@stephenryan2206 Жыл бұрын

Not saying what I am about to say is all of the comments but I constantly see guys at the ranges dumping 2 boxes of 30cals through a variety of guns in a matter of 1-2hrs then complain the gun won’t group. (By the way my buddies Kimber or thin barrel weatherby heat up after 3shots then flyers start) Or people saying the never followed Christiansen break in procedure. My experience was at the start could barely hit 1” groups followed the break in. Once I hit about 24-30 rounds it cleaned way faster and started grouping far better. Now I have 5 factory boxes at or under 1”. 3 of those are at around 1/2”

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Big issue is the ejection not as much accuracy

@stephenryan2206 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks I just mean in general, curious if you tried sending it back to them

@long-range-eliminator 10 ай бұрын

Was the gun new or has it been broke in ?

@Bullets4Bucks 10 ай бұрын

New but this testing spanned across days and it still has the ejection issue

@rico-outdoors970 7 ай бұрын

My buddy has one in a 7mm prc and I have to say it has the worst accuracy I have ever seen out of a rifle. If it were my rifle I would have sent it back and requested a refund. It was that bad.

@mr.mr.3301 Жыл бұрын

Been researching CA. They appear to rebarrel a lot of rifles.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Qc seems to be an issue

@jero1918 Жыл бұрын

I have two CA riffles. One is a tack driver and one is a 1.5 moa rifle. Sent it back and they told me its a 1 moa gun. Its not...

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Inconsistent

@glocknut6431 Жыл бұрын

My Christensen rifle in 300 prc has a chamber issue. Maybe they use match chambers, but it’s a lightweight hunting rifle and I cannot safely use hunting bullets. Tangent ogive bullets contact the rifling .250” before they should causing difficult chambering, extracting a live round and pressure issues. Sent it back twice, both times they did nothing and said good luck. I will never buy another Christensen. Overpriced garbage with lackluster customer service.

@MW-tm3su Жыл бұрын

Bummer.. I was on my way to buy one then found this video

@jackvaniciaadams4089 Жыл бұрын

Same thing with my Mesa as far as groups with 28 Nosler. My barrel was not screwed in all the way. Throat shot out at 200 rounds. Not happy with Christianson arms. Check and see if you can see threads in the throat. I was using a Zeiss hd. That bullet might not stabilize till past 200 yards. My .338 Lapua is like that with long bullets.

@robertdahle7216 Жыл бұрын

You don't know what you're talking about probably don't even know where the throat is on the rifle you aint gonna see no threads in there no way Just flapping your gums

@jackvaniciaadams4089 Жыл бұрын

@@robertdahle7216 from that response it's clear who is flapping something. Can't see threads? There are pressed in and threaded in barrels. But I'm sure your educated on that. OR NOT!

@rodgerthackeray7978 Жыл бұрын

Looks like it is trying to eject at too high of an angle and it is hitting the scope base.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

That is what I thought but I moved the scope abd reviewed footage and it still did it

@rodgerthackeray7978 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks When you say you took off the scope did you also remove the picatinny rail? It looked like it was hitting the picatinny rail not the scope itself.

@darrentsosie6334 Жыл бұрын

@@rodgerthackeray7978 he didn't say he removed it. Just moved it.

@Toast_Master 2 жыл бұрын

67 days… wow. Looks like y’all are trying to pimp out how much these videos will gain traction over time. I’m not seeing it.

@Bullets4Bucks 2 жыл бұрын

Actually its just we had 50 videos to schedule out and we will busier later in the year so we had to spread them out. KZfaq seems also not like when you post more than 3 videos a week anymore. They just get passed over by the algorithm. Has nothing to do with trying to get pre-release traction at all.

@reee528 9 ай бұрын

I have noticed that your scope is slipping in rings

@Bullets4Bucks 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, it did the first range trip, but that was addressed/fixed. The ejection issue has nothing to do with that though.

@reee528 9 ай бұрын

The ejection issue can be fixed by replacing the lower ejector spring@@Bullets4Bucks

@Bullets4Bucks 9 ай бұрын

thank you sir@@reee528

@zanewootton9158 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't look like it's the gun, but the scope set up. The shell looks to be hitting the scope mounting plate. Have a Ruger American with a similar withe the scope set up.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

If a cars steering is off and you hit the guard rail is it the car or the rail that is at fault?

@davidhammer154 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks If the railing is in the road id say its the rails fault lol

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

@@davidhammer154 rails not on the road ...

@boomcountryhydro Жыл бұрын

Last Christianson of my buddies took 40 rounds before it would shoot

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Interesting

@boomcountryhydro Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks ya I was pissed was a 6.5 prc MPR I finally started hitting same spot at 38-39-40 now the damn thing is a tac driver

@ryanberg3705 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the case was hitting that BIG tactical windage turret on that BIG 34mm tube -- I had a similar issue at one time; swapped out the scope and it went away. That scope has gotta be 30+ ounces; kinda defeats the purpose of a "lightweight hunting rig", don't you think? It'd be great on a PRS/NRL/NRL-Hunter rig, but not a hunter... Don't give up on it. I'm not sure how many rounds you've put down it, or different loads, but you can't simply FAIL it after one go-round with a box of factory ammo. Get at least 300 rounds down it. Do you reload? Have you done a load workup? First thing I'd do is get rid of that POS brake and get something legit. Do some research, call Christiansen and ask if they have any good load data for that model. Work up a load (ladder test/chrono/seating-depth, etc.) There's no reason it can't shoot around 1/2-MOA reliably. You have all the makings for nice rig, but you gotta put in SOME effort... I know times are kinda tough and a 300-PRC can get pretty thirsty with components,... I guess it all depends on how much time/$$$ you want to invest in it.. (I'd also end up pulling that stock and getting it into a chassis, but that's me)

@mohsenraghian210 Жыл бұрын

Steiner T5Xi 3-15x50mm Rifle Scope 34mm Tube First Focal Plane Product Discontinued by Manufacturer

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yup but t6xi is very similar

@ericrumpel3105 Жыл бұрын

..........LOTS of chrishitsons have failed.....LOTS of guys I talked to online swayed me away from them for numerous feed issues aswell as accuracy issues, SO MUCH so that I won't buy one,......then - customer service was terrible TOO was a MAJOR complaint. Ended up alot of guys were swayed according to many on-line posts & reports.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yup

@RMC2021 Жыл бұрын

Have you called Christiansen before bashing the rifle? Mine had ejection issues as well and they sent me new stronger extractors for free which solved the issue. Also - the ammo may be your issue here. How many different brands, grain weight ammo have you tried in this particular rifle? My Ridgeline was the best shooting rifle I’ve ever had hands down and I regret getting rid of it.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

If by bashing you mean giving an honest review than no. Calling them would probably make the review bias. However I will to fix it after an unbiased review

@RMC2021 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks sorry but the big red “FAIL” in your thumbnail is bashing. As far as an honest review - you never answered the question about ammo. Christiansen guarantees sub MOA performance with quality factory ammo. Unless you’ve tried 3-5 different grains and manufacturers, there is nothing honest about your review. I’ve been an avid shooter, builder, and smith for a long time and I can tell you without hesitation that CA puts out a much better product than 90% of the off the shelf rifles available on the market. I have zero ties to CA but this is nothing short of a half assed review as it pertains to accuracy. As far as the failure to eject - I would agree it shouldn’t be an issue with a rifle so highly priced but it is a simple fix that I’m sure they will take care of. You are correct to show that flaw with your particular rifle, but it certainly is not a failure.

@Seanconnery1st Жыл бұрын

Basically a scope review haha

@colinward1581 Жыл бұрын

It's not that CA can't make a decent rifle, it just seems like they grew to fast and haven't ever scaled their quality control efforts to match their increased output.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@chadperry4021 Жыл бұрын

Will watch a video on a gun I’m not buying to see my favorite cartridge.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Cool

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

I have 6 300 prc rifles now

@briandravage3424 Жыл бұрын

Your cases were hitting your scope turret

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yep, I moved the scope. I still did it. Ejects the damn casings straight up almost

@kenbiggs4683 Жыл бұрын

It's hitting your scope, LOL

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Yep ejects straight up

@Picasofly Жыл бұрын

Crappppp....I just ordered a 6.5 prc barreled action.

@zhekapalov9759 Жыл бұрын

It’s hitting the windage torret. Some scopes have longer torrents than others non issue on some scopes.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

I will look into it more but I moved the scope and it didn't fix it. Either way thats a design flaw on the rufles part and its not really shooting great either.

@marw1920 Жыл бұрын

The 'lightweight' hunting rifle fad has gotten out of hand, and was never about accuracy. Reducing so much weight reduces stability and increases recoil. Failures are common in featherweights. I can see a appreciative market for lighter weights for our handicapped hunters, otherwise it's just a fad. Your average hunter still appreciates markmanship and is just not that lazy to sacrifice a solid foundation. When a standard rifle becomes too much of a burden for everyone to enjoy, I'll give up the sport.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Maybe so, but the issues with this rifle have little to nothing to do with weight.

@user-tc8bz2yh6g 7 ай бұрын

Got a good laugh out of all the armchair experts❗Too bad 97% of their comments are pure ignorance. The proof is in the video and the fact that because he could afford the setup, he thinks it makes him and authority 😢

@Bullets4Bucks 7 ай бұрын

Lol

@garyk76 Жыл бұрын

Before blaming the gun you might want to try a different box of ammo since Hornady brass isn't that good just about as bad as Remingtons and quit running the bolt like a girl they made to be run fast and hard like in hunting situations I've seen alot of rifles not ejact probably when running the bolt like that and honestly before crying figure out why that's going on it's under warranty even though I'm 99.9 percent sure it's user error The way the teachers are setup is to be run fast and hard like in hunting situations

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Lol 1000s of dollars of my money spent and multiply range trips. You sit there crying about a free review that costs you nothing. I ran it hard and slow. It ejects the brass into the bottom of the scope and sometimes scope rail. It's the guns fault. It's designed to have a scope on it and or rail. It's an almost 2k gun. It shouldn't have problems that all of my others haven't from 200 to 4000. The harder you run it, the more it just dents the case rim and permanently runs the cases. It's got an ejection issue. Christensen Ridgelines are notorious for issues lately. If I send a gun back and don't tell my viewers how bad it is what good am I doing and how honest is that?

@52duffman Жыл бұрын

My brother's 280 AI shoots like crap.

@Coonhound719 Жыл бұрын

Seems like Steiner paid you….

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Lol no. I wish

@randalmeeks3438 Жыл бұрын

Spend all that money and shoot factory ammo. Most people are shooting hand loads if they are putting a rig like this together.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

I disagree that most people are... most people don't reload, or if they do, they don't reload better quality than factory ammo. Using reloads usually voids the warranty and isn't very relative for testing purposes.

@malcumyang9331 Жыл бұрын

Your scope is preventing the ejection!

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

It is hitting bottom scope mount rail also. The issue is the rifle is ejecting too vertical.

@malcumyang9331 Жыл бұрын

@@Bullets4Bucks I have the same issue with my Xbolt from browning.

@flaganpetska6179 Жыл бұрын

A rifle that wont cycle properly cannot be taken on a hunt. I had a mesa for a short time that would not cycle a 28 nosler. They sent mag springs and followers and it never worked right until I tore it down and put a pre fit on it and turned it into a 280ai with bdl bottom metal

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@dbeardsley0 Жыл бұрын

Not a good flaw on an $1800 rifle

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@heavyd9103 Жыл бұрын

Why are you doing a bad review on a rifle due to your failure on your side? The ejection issue is because the cartridge is hitting your windage turret. The accuracy issue is due to your pulling the trigger like it is a shotgun. The video says it all, I'm surprised Christensen hasn't sued you yet specially when u search google for that rifle your video shows up FAILED like it is a bad rifle.

@Bullets4Bucks Жыл бұрын

Lol. The gun ejects the brass into the bottom of the scope rail and scope. That is an ejection issue, and it is the guns fault. The gun is meant to have a scope on it. If you buy a toaster and it burns your bread on every setting, it's not the breads fault. Christensen has had many reported issues with the ridgeline. I know we live in a woke society where truth is not allowed to be spoken. Literally have shot 100s of bolt actions with scopes and zero issues with brass hitting anything.