Description
The BA Tactical is what happens when Christensen Arms takes their carbon fiber know-how and builds it into a purpose-driven precision rig. This one is chambered in 6.5 PRC, a cartridge that has earned its keep at long range with high BC bullets, manageable recoil, and enough velocity out of the 26 inch barrel to stay supersonic way past where most cartridges give up. The 1:8 twist stabilizes the heavy match bullets that make this caliber shine, and the whole package carries a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee from the factory.
What Sets the BA Tactical Apart
The barrel is the centerpiece here: a target contour 416R stainless steel blank wrapped in aerograde carbon fiber, which keeps weight down while shedding heat and staying stiff through longer strings of fire. Up front you get a removable stainless side baffle muzzle brake on 5/8×24 threads, so swapping to a suppressor is a five minute job. The Black Nitride action is machined with a full-length integral 20 MOA Picatinny rail, meaning no bases to work loose and plenty of elevation for stretching out past 1,000 yards. A match grade trigger, oversized fluted bolt knob, and tactical mag release round out the controls, and the rifle feeds from AICS pattern detachable box magazines with one 5 round mag included.
A Stock Built for Real Positional Work
The carbon fiber composite long range tactical stock wears the classic black with gray webbing finish and is spot bedded to the action for consistency. It carries a bottom Picatinny rail for bipods and accessories, five flush cup mounts for sling flexibility, plus an adjustable comb and length of pull spacers so you can dial in your cheek weld behind big glass.
Christensen Arms BA Tactical 6.5 PRC at a Glance
Starting at 7.4 pounds bare, this rifle balances nicely between packable and steady. Whether your plans lean toward PRS style matches, prairie dog towns at silly distances, or open country hunting where shots run long, the BA Tactical brings match rifle features without match rifle bulk.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 801-04001-00
- UPC: 810651029301
- Caliber: 6.5 PRC
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel: 26" carbon fiber wrapped 416R stainless steel, target contour
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle Device: Removable stainless side baffle brake, 5/8×24 threaded
- Capacity: 5+1, AICS-compatible detachable box magazine
- Receiver Finish: Black Nitride
- Optics Mounting: Full integral 20 MOA Picatinny rail
- Stock: Carbon fiber composite long range tactical, black with gray webbing
- Stock Adjustments: Adjustable comb and length of pull spacers
- Trigger: Match grade
- Weight: Starting at 7.4 lbs
- Sights: None, optics ready
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms BA Tactical rifle
- One 5-round AICS-pattern detachable magazine
- Removable stainless side baffle muzzle brake (installed)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Christensen Arms BA Tactical come with an accuracy guarantee?
Yes, Christensen Arms backs the BA Tactical with their sub-MOA guarantee. With quality factory match ammo and a good optic, this rifle is built to print groups under an inch at 100 yards. The carbon fiber wrapped barrel and spot bedded stock are a big part of why it holds that standard.
Can I run a suppressor on the BA Tactical 6.5 PRC?
You can. The factory side baffle brake is removable, and the muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pitch for most 6.5mm and .30 caliber suppressors and muzzle devices. Just make sure your can is rated for 6.5 PRC pressures and you are good to go.
What magazines does this rifle accept?
The BA Tactical feeds from AICS-pattern detachable box magazines and ships with one 5-round mag. Since AICS is the most common short and long action mag footprint in the precision world, finding spares from makers like Magpul, MDT, and Accurate-Mag is easy. Just be sure to grab mags sized for the 6.5 PRC cartridge.
Is the BA Tactical too heavy to hunt with?
Not really. It starts at around 7.4 pounds bare, which is light for a 26 inch barreled precision rifle thanks to the carbon fiber barrel and composite stock. Add a scope and bipod and you are still in a very packable range for open country hunts where the 6.5 PRC excels.





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