Description
There is something special about a 22-250 that barely tips the scale past five pounds. The Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT in Burnt Bronze and Dune takes one of the flattest-shooting varmint cartridges ever made and drops it into a build so light you almost forget it is on your shoulder. Coyote hunters covering miles of sage, prairie dog spotters bouncing between towns, this is the kind of rifle that earns its keep the more ground you cover.
What Makes the Ridgeline FFT So Light
The secret is Christensen's Flash Forged Technology, a carbon fiber process they use for the stock, floorplate, and bolt knob that trims up to a full pound off the standard Ridgeline. The stock is a compression-molded shell with carbon fiber bedding pillars and spot bedding, so it stays rigid where it counts without the extra bulk of a traditional composite. The 20 inch barrel is 416R stainless wrapped in aerospace-grade carbon fiber, button rifled and hand lapped, free floated, and finished with a match chamber. All told, the whole package comes in around 5.3 pounds before glass.
A 22-250 Built to Shoot
Light rifles have a reputation for being finicky, but this one carries Christensen's sub-MOA guarantee. The TriggerTech trigger breaks clean and adjusts to your preference, and the action is machined on the proven Remington 700 footprint, so scope bases and rings are easy to source. The spiral-fluted bolt runs smooth, the internal magazine with hinged floorplate holds 4 rounds plus one in the chamber, and the 1:14 twist barrel is right at home with the classic 50 to 55 grain varmint bullets that make the 22-250 scream. The muzzle wears a removable stainless side-baffle brake on 1/2×28 threads, so you can run the brake, swap to a suppressor, or leave it bare.
Burnt Bronze Meets Dune
The Burnt Bronze Cerakote on the metalwork pairs with the Dune-finished carbon stock for a warm, earthy look that blends into open country and stands out in the safe. Backed by Christensen's limited lifetime warranty, this is a legit heirloom-grade predator rifle that will still be knocking coyotes over decades from now.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 801-06511-00
- UPC: 840290526534
- Caliber: .22-250 Remington
- Action: Bolt Action, Remington 700 footprint
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Barrel: Carbon fiber wrapped 416R stainless steel, free-floated, hand-lapped
- Twist Rate: 1:14
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2×28 with removable side-baffle brake
- Capacity: 4+1, internal magazine with hinged floorplate
- Trigger: TriggerTech, adjustable
- Stock: FFT carbon fiber sporter, Dune finish
- Metal Finish: Burnt Bronze Cerakote
- Weight: Approx. 5.3 lbs
- Safety: Two-position
- Optics: No sights; drilled and tapped for Remington 700 bases
- Accuracy: Sub-MOA guarantee
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT rifle
- Removable stainless steel side-baffle muzzle brake (installed)
- Owner's manual and documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run a suppressor on the Ridgeline FFT 22-250?
Yes. The 22-250 version comes threaded 1/2×28 with a removable side-baffle brake, so you can spin the brake off and mount a compatible suppressor or thread protector. Just note that most other Ridgeline FFT calibers use 5/8×24 threads, so double check your mount matches the 1/2×28 pattern on this model.
What bullet weights work best with the 1:14 twist barrel?
The 1:14 twist is a classic varmint setup that stabilizes lighter bullets extremely well, so 40 to 55 grain loads are the sweet spot. That covers the vast majority of factory 22-250 ammo and is ideal for coyotes, prairie dogs, and other predator work. Heavier 60 grain and up match bullets generally need a faster twist, so stick to the traditional weights and this rifle will hammer.
Does the Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT use detachable magazines?
No, this model feeds from an internal magazine with a hinged floorplate that holds 4 rounds plus one in the chamber. The floorplate is made from FFT carbon fiber, which saves weight and lets you dump rounds quickly without cycling them through the action. It keeps the profile slim and snag-free for carrying in the field.
What scope mounts fit the Ridgeline FFT?
The receiver is machined on the Remington 700 footprint and comes drilled and tapped for standard Rem 700 bases, so mounting options are everywhere. Ships with no sights, so plan on adding a scope. Lightweight rings and a quality optic in the 4-16x range pair nicely with the flat trajectory of the 22-250.




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