Description
Christensen Arms took the proven Mesa platform and built it out for the long game. The Mesa Long Range in 6.5 Creedmoor runs a 26 inch 416R stainless steel barrel in a medium Palma contour, button rifled, hand lapped, free floated, and finished with a match chamber. That extra barrel length squeezes every bit of velocity out of the Creedmoor, and the 1:8 twist stabilizes the heavy, high-BC bullets this cartridge is famous for. Christensen backs it with their Sub-MOA Guarantee, which tells you how much confidence they have in the barrel work.
A Stock That Fits You, Not the Other Way Around
The carbon fiber composite long range stock is where this rifle separates itself from the standard Mesa. You get an adjustable comb and length of pull spacers, so dialing in proper eye alignment behind a big scope takes minutes instead of a trip to the gunsmith. The vertical grip and wide forearm settle nicely into bags or a bipod, and integrated bedding pillars with spot bedding keep the action locked down shot after shot. Black with gray webbing, it looks as sharp as it shoots.
Mesa Long Range Details That Matter
The action is machined from 416 stainless billet with an enlarged ejection port and rides on the familiar Remington 700 footprint, so scope bases and rings are easy to come by. The spiral fluted, nitride-treated bolt runs smooth, and the match-grade trigger breaks clean in the 2.5 to 3.5 pound range. Up front, the muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 and wears a removable seamless side-baffle brake that takes the already mild Creedmoor recoil down to nearly nothing, and it comes off easily if you would rather run a suppressor. Feeding comes from a 4+1 internal magazine with a machined aluminum hinged floorplate, and the whole rifle wears Tungsten Cerakote for weather resistance without glare.
At around 8.9 pounds bare, this one has enough heft to stay steady on target but is still packable for hunts where a shot might stretch past 500 yards. Made in the USA and ready for glass right out of the box.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 801-02001-00
- UPC: 810651029035
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action, Remington 700 Footprint
- Barrel: 26" 416R Stainless Steel, Medium Palma Contour, Hand Lapped
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle: Threaded 5/8×24 with Removable Seamless Side-Baffle Brake
- Capacity: 4+1 Internal Magazine, Hinged Floorplate
- Trigger: Match Grade, 2.5-3.5 lb Pull
- Stock: Carbon Fiber Composite, Adjustable Comb and LOP, Black with Gray Webbing
- Finish: Tungsten Cerakote
- Bolt: Spiral Fluted, Nitride Treated, Skeletonized Handle
- Safety: Two-Position
- Sights: None, Drilled & Tapped for Remington 700 Bases
- Weight: Approx. 8.9 lbs
- Accuracy Guarantee: Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range rifle
- Removable seamless side-baffle muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mesa Long Range suppressor ready?
Yes. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pattern for most 6.5mm and .30 caliber suppressors and muzzle devices. The factory side-baffle brake spins off, so swapping to a can is a quick job.
Does the Christensen Arms Mesa Long Range come with a scope or sights?
No, it ships without sights or optics. The receiver is drilled and tapped and uses the Remington 700 footprint, so bases and rings are widely available. Given what this barrel is capable of, plan on pairing it with quality glass.
Does the Mesa Long Range use detachable magazines?
No, this model feeds from a 4+1 internal magazine with a machined billet aluminum hinged floorplate. It is a clean, traditional setup that keeps the bottom of the rifle snag free and lets you dump rounds quickly by dropping the floorplate. If you want detachable box mags, look at Christensen's BA Tactical line instead.
What twist rate does the barrel have, and what bullet weights will it shoot well?
The 26 inch barrel has a 1:8 twist, which is the standard for 6.5 Creedmoor and stabilizes the full range of bullets from light varmint loads up through the 140 to 147 grain match and hunting bullets the cartridge is known for. The long tube also helps you get full velocity from factory ammo, which matters when you push past 600 yards.





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