Description
Mountain hunters have been chasing the same two things forever: a rifle light enough to carry all day and accurate enough to matter when the moment comes. The Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT in 7mm Remington Magnum checks both boxes without making you pick a favorite. The 22 inch 416R stainless barrel is wrapped in aerospace-grade carbon fiber, free floated, and match chambered, and Christensen backs the whole package with a Sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. That is a lot of confidence in a rifle this light, and it has earned that reputation the hard way, one elk basin at a time.
What Flash Forged Technology Does for the Ridgeline
FFT is Christensen's compression-molded carbon fiber process, and it shows up all over this rifle. The sporter stock uses a monocoque shell with carbon fiber bedding pillars and an integrated recoil pad, and the process shaves roughly a full pound compared to the standard Ridgeline. Even the floorplate and bolt knob are carbon fiber. Add the spiral fluted, nitride treated bolt and aluminum bottom metal, and you get a 7mm Rem Mag that carries like a short action deer rifle. The black stock with gray accents keeps things clean and businesslike, and the TriggerTech trigger breaks crisp without any tinkering.
A 7mm Rem Mag That Behaves Itself
A magnum this light should kick like a mule, but the removable stainless side-baffle brake takes real sting out of the recoil, so you can spot your own hits and stay comfortable through load development. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, so swapping the brake for a suppressor is a simple job, and the 22 inch barrel keeps overall length manageable with a can attached. The action shares the Remington 700 footprint, which means scope bases, rings, and aftermarket support are everywhere. Feed it a good 150 to 175 grain load and this rifle will reach across a canyon with authority, whether you are after mule deer, elk, or pronghorn in open country.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Christensen Arms
- Model: Ridgeline FFT
- MPN: 801-06143-00
- UPC: 696528090977
- Action: Bolt Action
- Caliber: 7mm Remington Magnum
- Barrel: 22" carbon fiber wrapped 416R stainless steel, free floated
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24, removable stainless side-baffle brake
- Stock: FFT carbon fiber sporter, black with gray accents
- Trigger: TriggerTech
- Capacity: 3+1 (hinged floorplate)
- Safety: Two-position
- Overall Length: 48"
- Accuracy: Sub-MOA guarantee
- Scope Base Pattern: Remington 700 footprint
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT rifle
- Removable stainless side-baffle muzzle brake (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ridgeline FFT 7mm Rem Mag suppressor ready?
Yes. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 and the side-baffle brake spins right off, so mounting a suppressor is straightforward. The 22 inch barrel also keeps the overall package reasonable in length once a can is attached, which is part of why hunters like this configuration.
How bad is the recoil in a rifle this light?
Less than you would expect. The factory side-baffle brake does a lot of work taming the 7mm Rem Mag, and most owners describe recoil as very manageable even from field positions. Just remember hearing protection, because braked magnums are loud.
What scope bases and rings fit the Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT?
The Ridgeline FFT action uses the Remington 700 footprint, so any Remington 700 long action bases and rings will work. That gives you a huge range of mounting options from Talley, Leupold, Warne, and just about everyone else.
Does this rifle really shoot sub-MOA out of the box?
Christensen Arms backs the Ridgeline FFT with a Sub-MOA guarantee, thanks to the match chamber, free floated barrel, and TriggerTech trigger. Like any precision rifle, it will favor certain loads, so try a few quality hunting loads in the 150 to 175 grain range to find what your barrel likes best.





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