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There's something appealing about a precision rifle you don't need a truck bed to transport. The Christensen Arms Mesa LR in 6.5 Creedmoor takes everything the Mesa Long Range line is known for and trims the barrel down to 16.25 inches, giving you a rifle that maneuvers easily in a blind, rides comfortably in a pack, and pairs beautifully with a suppressor thanks to its 5/8×24 threaded muzzle. The 1:8 twist stainless barrel is free floating and built to Christensen's match-grade standards, and the whole rifle is backed by their Sub-MOA guarantee, so accuracy isn't a hope here, it's a promise.
The trigger is a genuine TriggerTech match-grade unit, which means a crisp, clean break you'd normally expect from an aftermarket upgrade, not a factory rifle. The bolt action runs a twin-lug, spiral-fluted, nitride-treated bolt with an M16-style extractor, and the receiver accepts common Remington 700 pattern optic bases, so mounting glass is simple and your options are wide open. Feeding comes from a 4+1 internal magazine, keeping the lines of the rifle clean and snag free in the field.
Christensen wrapped the barreled action in Burnt Bronze Cerakote, which shrugs off weather and rough handling while looking great doing it. The green composite stock with black and tan webbing includes an adjustable cheek riser, so you can dial in your head position behind the scope and get the same sight picture every single time. That kind of repeatability matters more than most folks realize when you start stretching shots out.
The 6.5 Creedmoor is famously efficient, and it gives up less velocity in a short barrel than most cartridges in its class. Add a can to the threaded muzzle and you end up with a quiet, balanced rig that's still shorter than many bare rifles. For hunters and precision fans who value handling as much as accuracy, this one checks a lot of boxes.
Yes. The 16.25 inch barrel comes threaded in the common 5/8×24 pattern, so most 30 caliber and 6.5mm rated suppressors and muzzle brakes will spin right on. The short barrel length also keeps overall length very manageable once a can is attached, which is a big reason this configuration exists.
No, it feeds from an internal magazine with a 4+1 capacity. That keeps the underside of the rifle slick and snag free, which a lot of hunters prefer when carrying through brush or in and out of a truck. You top it off from above through the ejection port.
The receiver is compatible with Remington 700 pattern optic bases, one of the most widely supported footprints out there. You can run traditional two-piece bases, a one-piece rail with built-in cant, or just about any 700 pattern mounting solution from major optics companies. Keep in mind the rifle ships without sights, so plan on glass from day one.
Very little in terms of pure accuracy, since the rifle carries the same Sub-MOA guarantee as its longer siblings. You will lose some muzzle velocity compared to a 22 or 26 inch barrel, which trims a bit off maximum effective range, but the 6.5 Creedmoor handles short barrels better than most cartridges. For most hunting and range work inside realistic distances, the handling benefits are well worth the trade.
| UPC | 696528088554 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 801-02006-01 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5mm Creedmoor |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Package Height | 3.5 |
| Package Width | 9.5 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 11.65 |
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