Kimber or Christensen Arms

[galspal]

Hey Guys,

I am looking at getting a new lightweight rifle, so far the 2 I am thinking of are a Kimber Mountain Ascent or a Christensen Arms Ridgeline.

Do any of you have any suggestions? or maybe theres another rifle I should be looking at as well.


thanks!

[Nyksta]

Looks like controlled round feed and blind internal magazine vs push feed with hinged floorplate. Also stock design fit. Some of these things come down to personal style and others advice might not match your style.

[Kurt505]

I haven’t owned the ascent but I’ve owned a Montana, great rifle.

First off, if you’re looking for an ultralight, the Ridgeline isn’t it. You can rule that one out. An alternative I would suggest is a Barrett Fieldcraft, and from what I’ve heard it’s an accurate rifle.

The Ridgeline is an awesome rifle, I have one right now and I’m considering another. It’s not heavy but it’s also not what I’d consider an ultralight. What it is, is an accurate rifle that’s a joy to shoot on the bench and easy enough to pack all day long on a hunt. Customer service is excellent as well.

Hunting wise, I’m not sure if you require an ultralight, if so then like I said the Ridgeline is out but definitely for Hunting anywhere outside of the tallest mountain peaks I think that either will do. On the bench there is no comparison, the Ridgeline all day long. With the carbon wrapped barrel you won’t get the barrel whip like you’ll get from the ascent, the Ridgeline will also cool way faster.

Not knocking Kimber because I think they make a fine rifle, but if it were me I’d get a Ridgeline. Ymmv.

[Kurt505]

Here is the CA Ridgeline with a scope.

[rmk_900]

Fierce CT Edge. Under 6lbs

[Norwest Alta]

Don't know about the kimber but the ca comes with sub-moa or 1/2 moa guarantee. I was looking at the mesa but the don't make it in 26 nos. Ended up with a hells canyon speed in instead

[West O'5]

Originally Posted by rmk_900

Fierce CT Edge. Under 6lbs

Advertised as 5.8lbs naked.....add rings (4oz)and and a relatively liteweight scope (<20oz)...sling and mag full of .300WSM,mine comes in right around 7.5lbs......a few ounces less then Kurt’s Ridgeline above.^^
I could probably shave 6oz or more with different scope and rings if that was a priority for me or if I wanted to punish myself further with a 7lbs all-in magnum(I hate muzzle brakes while hunting)......but I’m not climbing any mountains any time soon.When 6-8oz becomes a deal breaker/back breaker for me I’ll retire from hunting and learn how to knit mittens.

[LMS]

Look at the Fierce or Weatherby Ultralight I have both and both are good rifles.

[outdoorsman12b]

Originally Posted by galspal

Hey Guys,

I am looking at getting a new lightweight rifle, so far the 2 I am thinking of are a Kimber Mountain Ascent or a Christensen Arms Ridgeline.

Do any of you have any suggestions? or maybe theres another rifle I should be looking at as well.


thanks!

Way to many options out there. From the two you listed the ridge line blows the ascent out of the water.

[Mastodon]

I have a LH mesa on route. Will report back when it arrives.

[7mmremmag]

Originally Posted by Mastodon

I have a LH mesa on route. Will report back when it arrives.

Me too.
Which chambering did you go with?

[Robmcleod82]

Barrett Fieldcraft

[campingnut]

id stay away from the kimber mountain ascent, I had 1 in 300wsm and even after getting it back from korth it still didn't feed shells worth Sh!T I used it as a single shot
maybe I just got a bad one but it turned me off them forever

[510-Gem]

Get a Christensen MPR! Folding stock busts it down to 34”” inches or less, depending on the barrel. Fully adjustable LOP and comb...and they look badass!


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[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by 510-Gem

Get a Christensen MPR! Folding stock busts it down to 34”” inches or less, depending on the barrel. Fully adjustable LOP and comb...and they look badass!


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Those rifles are surprisingly light
I actually like them
Let me know how it shoots

[510-Gem]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

Those rifles are surprisingly light

I actually like them

Let me know how it shoots

I picked one up in 6.5 PRC just before Christmas. It has a 24” barrel and the bare rifle is just over 8lb. I sold a few of my sporter rifles for it. Just waiting for the scope. By no means a true lightweight rig but that folding stock is worth it IMO. There’s nothing more annoying than having a barrel sticking up above my pack and getting caught on branches.


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