The Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout .450 Bushmaster (brand part no. 801-06568-00) is a compact 16.25-inch bolt-action rifle that Christensen Arms describes as a truck gun for versatility, portability and quick target acquisition. Its 416R stainless barrel is wrapped in Aerograde carbon fiber and is button rifled, match chambered and free floated, with a 1:16 twist. The muzzle is threaded 3/4×24 for this chambering and carries a removable black nitride three-prong flash hider. A shortened carbon fiber composite stock, a flat-shoe TriggerTech trigger and an AICS detachable magazine keep the starting weight at 5.9 pounds.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .450 Bushmaster, which sets the bullet and load choices for this rifle.
• Barrel length is 16.25 inches, a short handy length for brush and vehicle carry.
• The rate of twist is 1:16, which sets the bullet weights this barrel stabilizes best.
• Capacity is five rounds in the AICS detachable magazine, with 10-round AICS magazines also compatible.
• The muzzle is threaded 3/4×24, the thread pitch Christensen lists for this chambering.
• A removable black nitride three-prong flash hider is fitted to the threaded muzzle.
• The barrel is a 416R stainless steel core wrapped in Aerograde carbon fiber, button rifled, match chambered and free floated for consistent harmonics.
• The stock is a carbon fiber composite Sporter with stainless steel bedding pillars, spot bedding, a recoil pad and a forward rail with a barricade stop.
• The optic interface is a 0-MOA rail, so a scope or red dot mounts without extra elevation built into the base.
• The trigger is a single-stage flat-shoe TriggerTech, giving a clean, repeatable break.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the .450 Bushmaster Ridgeline come with a muzzle brake? It ships with a removable black nitride three-prong flash hider rather than a brake, on a muzzle threaded 3/4×24 for this chambering.

Can I use AICS detachable magazines? Yes. The Scout accepts AICS detachable magazines, with a 5-round magazine and compatibility with 10-round AICS magazines.

How light is this rifle? Christensen lists a starting weight of 5.9 pounds for the Ridgeline Scout.

Buy the Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout .450 Bushmaster Bolt-Action Rifle

Short, handy and built for tight cover, this one suits truck and brush hunting. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more bolt-action rifles while you are here.