Description
There's a reason the Ridgeline FFT keeps showing up on the packs of backcountry hunters. Christensen Arms took their proven Ridgeline platform and put it on a diet with Flash Forged Technology, a carbon fiber manufacturing process that strips excess material from the stock, floor plate, and bolt knob. The result is a rifle in the low five-pound range that still shoots like something twice as heavy. Chambered in 7mm-08 Remington, this setup makes a lot of sense. Mild recoil, flat trajectory, and plenty of punch for deer, antelope, and even elk at reasonable distances.
What Makes the Ridgeline FFT Worth the Climb
The 20-inch barrel is a 416R stainless match-grade blank wrapped in Christensen's aerograde carbon fiber, which keeps things stiff and helps shed heat without piling on ounces. It comes threaded with a removable stainless side-baffle muzzle brake already installed, so you can run it as-is, swap in a suppressor, or cap it with a thread protector. The action is Christensen's Model 14 style receiver with a nitrided bolt, feeding from a 4+1 hinged floor plate setup that keeps the belly of the rifle slick for carrying. A crisp TriggerTech trigger and a simple two-position safety round out the controls, and Christensen backs the whole package with a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.
Ridgeline FFT Looks That Match the Performance
This version wears a Burnt Bronze Cerakote finish over the metalwork with a green FFT carbon composite stock accented in black and tan. It looks sharp without being flashy, and Cerakote shrugs off the weather that a mountain rifle is bound to see. The stock geometry is comfortable in field positions, and the shortened 20-inch tube balances nicely for hiking timber or shooting off a tripod.
If you've been wanting a genuinely lightweight bolt gun that doesn't punish you at the bench during load development, the 7mm-08 Ridgeline FFT is one of the smartest pairings of cartridge and platform out there. Top it with a quality scope in the three-to-four pound total range and you've got a true all-day carry rig.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Christensen Arms
- Model: Ridgeline FFT
- Manufacturer Part Number: 801-06192-00
- UPC: 696528091585
- Caliber: 7mm-08 Remington
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 20 in, carbon fiber wrapped 416R stainless, threaded
- Muzzle Device: Removable stainless side-baffle brake
- Stock: FFT carbon fiber, green with black and tan accents
- Metal Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote
- Trigger: TriggerTech
- Safety: Two-Position
- Accuracy Guarantee: Sub-MOA
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT rifle
- Stainless side-baffle muzzle brake (factory installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How light is the Ridgeline FFT compared to the standard Ridgeline?
The Flash Forged Technology stock, floor plate, and bolt knob shave roughly a pound off the original Ridgeline, putting this rifle in the low five-pound range before optics. That's a meaningful difference on a long hike, and the carbon fiber wrapped barrel keeps the stiffness you need for consistent groups despite the weight savings.
Is 7mm-08 a good choice for this rifle?
It's one of the best matches for a lightweight platform like this. The 7mm-08 delivers deer and antelope-worthy energy with noticeably less recoil than a .308 or .270, which matters a lot in a sub-six-pound rifle. With good bullets it will handle elk at sensible ranges too.
Can I run a suppressor on the Ridgeline FFT 7mm-08?
Yes. The 20-inch barrel comes threaded from the factory, and the included side-baffle brake simply unscrews so you can spin on a suppressor with the correct thread pitch. The shorter barrel length also keeps overall length manageable once a can is attached.
Does this rifle come with an accuracy guarantee?
Christensen Arms backs the Ridgeline FFT with a sub-MOA guarantee, meaning it should print groups under an inch at 100 yards with quality ammunition. The match-grade 416R stainless barrel and TriggerTech trigger do a lot of the heavy lifting there. Feed it good factory match or hunting loads and it should hold up its end of the deal.



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