Description
At 5.3 pounds bare, the Ridgeline FFT is the kind of rifle you notice most at the end of a long day in the mountains, mainly because your shoulder isn't screaming at you. Christensen Arms got there with Flash Forged Technology, their carbon fiber process used in the stock, floorplate, and bolt knob, which shaves up to a full pound compared to the standard Ridgeline. This version pairs the weight savings with 6mm Creedmoor, a mild-recoiling, wonderfully flat cartridge that makes a light rifle easy to shoot well.
The Barrel That Made Christensen Famous
The 20-inch barrel is a 416R stainless steel blank wrapped in aerograde carbon fiber, free floated, with a match chamber and a 1:8 twist that stabilizes the heavy 100 grain and up bullets the 6mm Creedmoor loves. The muzzle comes threaded 5/8×24 and wears a removable stainless side-baffle brake, so you can run the brake, swap in a suppressor, or cap it with a thread protector. Recoil in this chambering with the brake on is genuinely gentle, which makes spotting your own hits realistic.
A Ridgeline FFT Action Built to Shoot
Under the hood you get Christensen's Model 14 action with a nitride-treated spiral fluted bolt, twin lugs, and a crisp adjustable TriggerTech trigger. The Remington 700 footprint means scope bases and aftermarket support are everywhere. The FFT sporter stock uses stainless bedding pillars and a comfortable grip shape, finished in carbon black with gray accents that match the stainless barrel nicely. Capacity is 4+1 through a hinged floorplate, so there is no detachable magazine to lose in the snow.
Where This 6mm Creedmoor Ridgeline Shines
This setup is tailor-made for deer, antelope, and predator work where shots can stretch out and every ounce in your pack matters. Christensen backs it with a Sub-MOA guarantee and a limited lifetime warranty, and in our experience these rifles tend to shoot better than that with ammo they like. Add glass and rings and you are ready for the season.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Christensen Arms
- Model: Ridgeline FFT
- MPN: 801-06307-00
- UPC: 840290501524
- Caliber: 6mm Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Barrel: Carbon fiber wrapped 416R stainless steel, free floated
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 with side-baffle brake
- Capacity: 4+1
- Trigger: TriggerTech, adjustable
- Stock: FFT carbon fiber sporter, carbon black with gray accents
- Weight: 5.3 lbs
- Sights: None, optics ready
- Accuracy: Sub-MOA guarantee
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT rifle
- Removable stainless side-baffle muzzle brake (installed)
- Owner's manual and Christensen Arms limited lifetime warranty documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Ridgeline FFT come with sights or a scope?
No, it ships without sights, which is typical for a rifle in this class. The Model 14 action shares the Remington 700 footprint, so bases and rings are easy to find just about anywhere. Plan on budgeting for quality glass, since a rifle with a Sub-MOA guarantee deserves an optic that can keep up.
How light is the Ridgeline FFT compared to the standard Ridgeline?
The FFT version runs up to a full pound lighter thanks to Flash Forged Technology carbon fiber used in the stock, floorplate, and bolt knob. This 6mm Creedmoor model weighs in at 5.3 pounds bare, which puts it firmly in mountain rifle territory before you add an optic.
Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor?
Yes, the muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 and comes with a removable stainless side-baffle brake installed. That thread pitch is the common standard for this bore size, so most suppressors and muzzle devices will spin right on.
Does the Ridgeline FFT use a detachable magazine?
No, it feeds from an internal magazine with a hinged carbon fiber floorplate, giving you 4+1 capacity in 6mm Creedmoor. A lot of hunters prefer this setup on a backcountry rifle since there is no detachable mag to rattle, drop, or leave behind at the trailhead.




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