The Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT 6.5-284 Norma is a carbon-fiber bolt-action hunting rifle from Christensen Arms (brand part no. 8010613600), with a 22-inch threaded barrel and a removable side-baffle brake. Christensen Arms builds the Ridgeline FFT around its Flash Forged Technology carbon-fiber stock and a stainless barrel wrapped in Aerograde carbon fiber, an ultra-light package aimed at mountain hunters who need accuracy at altitude. The action is precision-machined on the Remington 700 footprint, a TriggerTech trigger handles the shot, and the rifle carries a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee from the maker. In 6.5-284 Norma it uses a 1:8 rate of twist.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is 6.5-284 Norma, the cartridge this rifle’s match chamber is cut for.
• The barrel is 22 inches, a length chosen for a light, handy rifle in steep country.
• Rate of twist is 1:8, the rifling rate Christensen Arms lists for this chambering and barrel length.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, the pitch to match when you add a compatible muzzle device.
• A removable stainless steel side-baffle brake comes standard for recoil control and comes off when you want the bare threads.
• Magazine capacity is 4 rounds in an internal magazine with an aluminum hinged floorplate, the capacity Christensen Arms lists for standard chamberings.
• The barrel is 416R stainless steel wrapped in Aerograde carbon fiber, button rifled, free floated and match chambered for accuracy at low weight.
• The stock is the Flash Forged Technology carbon-fiber Sporter with carbon-fiber bedding pillars, spot bedding and a recoil pad, keeping the rifle light and rigid.
• The trigger is a TriggerTech unit, known for a clean, consistent break.
• The action is a precision-machined steel receiver on the Remington 700 footprint with a spiral-fluted, dual-lug bolt and an enlarged aluminum bolt knob.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the muzzle threaded, and does a brake come with it? Yes. Christensen Arms threads the Ridgeline FFT muzzle 5/8×24 and ships it with a removable stainless steel side-baffle brake installed.

How many rounds does it hold? Four rounds. Christensen Arms lists a 4-round capacity for standard chamberings, fed from an internal magazine with an aluminum hinged floorplate.

Will standard Remington 700 scope bases fit? Yes. Christensen Arms lists the Ridgeline FFT as compatible with a standard Remington 700 optics base.

Buy the Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT 6.5-284 Norma Rifle, 22-Inch Threaded Barrel with Side-Baffle Brake

Hunters who count ounces want a rifle that stays accurate once it is light, and the Ridgeline FFT is built around exactly that trade. 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.