Description
Left-handed hunters have slim pickings when it comes to serious lightweight mountain rifles, which makes this one worth a hard look. The Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT in .308 Win is a genuine left-hand action, not a right-handed gun you learn to live with, and it weighs a scant 5.3 pounds before you hang glass on it. That kind of weight savings comes from Christensen's Flash Forged Technology, a compression-molded carbon fiber process used in the stock, floor plate, and bolt knob that shaves up to a full pound off the standard Ridgeline.
What Makes the Ridgeline FFT Shoot
The 20-inch barrel starts as 416R stainless steel, then gets wrapped in aerospace-grade carbon fiber for rigidity without the weight penalty. It is button-rifled with a 1:10 twist, match-chambered, and free-floated in the stock for consistent harmonics shot after shot. A crisp TriggerTech trigger handles fire control, and the FFT sporter stock uses carbon fiber bedding pillars and spot bedding to keep the action locked in place. Christensen backs the whole package with their Sub-MOA guarantee, and plenty of owners report groups well inside that mark with ammo the rifle likes.
Built for the Field, Ready for a Suppressor
The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 and ships with a removable stainless side-baffle brake, so you can run the brake to tame recoil at the range or spin on a suppressor for hunting season. In .308 Win, felt recoil is manageable even in a rifle this light, and the 20-inch tube keeps the overall package handy in a blind, on horseback, or scrambling up a ridge. Capacity is 4+1, and a two-position safety keeps operation simple with gloves on.
A Southpaw Rifle Worth Carrying
The black stock with gray webbing accents looks sharp and holds up to weather far better than walnut. If you have been waiting for a legitimate left-handed rifle that carries like a daypack and shoots like a target gun, this is the one to put your hands on.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Christensen Arms
- Model: Ridgeline FFT Left Hand
- MPN: 801-06180-00
- UPC: 696528091387
- Caliber: .308 Win / 7.62 NATO
- Action: Bolt Action, Left Hand
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel: 20" 416R Stainless Steel, Carbon Fiber Wrapped
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 with Removable Side-Baffle Brake
- Trigger: TriggerTech
- Stock: FFT Carbon Fiber Sporter, Black with Gray Accents
- Safety: Two-Position
- Weight: 5.3 lbs
- Accuracy: Sub-MOA Guarantee
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT rifle
- Removable stainless steel side-baffle muzzle brake (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Christensen Ridgeline FFT a true left-handed rifle?
Yes, this model has a genuine left-hand action with the bolt handle on the left side, not just a left-friendly stock. Christensen Arms is one of the few manufacturers still building dedicated left-handed rifles in multiple chamberings, and the Ridgeline FFT is offered as a true southpaw in .308 Win along with several other calibers.
Can I run a suppressor on the Ridgeline FFT?
You can. The 20-inch barrel is factory threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard thread pattern for most .30 caliber suppressors and muzzle devices. The included stainless side-baffle brake spins off easily, so swapping between the brake and a can takes just a minute.
How accurate is the Ridgeline FFT in .308?
Christensen Arms backs every Ridgeline FFT with a Sub-MOA guarantee, meaning it will print groups under one inch at 100 yards with quality ammunition. The carbon-wrapped, free-floated, match-chambered barrel and TriggerTech trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there, and many owners report groups closer to half MOA once they find a load the rifle prefers.
What makes the FFT version different from the standard Ridgeline?
FFT stands for Flash Forged Technology, Christensen's compression-molded carbon fiber process used in the stock, floor plate, and bolt knob. It trims up to a full pound compared to the original Ridgeline, bringing this .308 down to about 5.3 pounds bare. That weight difference is a big deal on long climbs and backcountry hunts.




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