Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT – 6.5 Creedmoor, 20" Carbon Fiber Barrel, Burnt Bronze Sage Brush Drift (801-06448-00)

A 5.4-pound rifle is the number that sells the Ridgeline FFT, and it is not achieved by making a small gun. This is a 20-inch 6.5 Creedmoor with a carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel, a Flash Forged Technology carbon fiber stock, and a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee — burnt bronze Cerakote on the receiver, Sage Brush Drift on the FFT stock. Christensen item 801-06448-00, UPC 840290525896.

This listing is for the Ridgeline FFT in 6.5 Creedmoor, 20-inch barrel, Burnt Bronze Cerakote and Sage Brush Drift only.

Flash Forged Technology — Where the Weight Went

FFT is Christensen's proprietary carbon fiber construction. In Christensen's own words, the FFT stock "eliminates up to 1 lb of weight compared to other carbon fiber composite rifle stocks." This stock is the Sporter FFT: a compression-molded monocoque shell with carbon fiber bedding pillars, spot bedding, and an integrated recoil pad.

The Barrel

Christensen starts with a 416R stainless steel bar and wraps it in Aerograde carbon fiber. The barrel is button rifled with six grooves, free floating, with a match chamber. Threaded 5/8x24, and it ships with a removable stainless steel side-baffle brake installed. Twist on this 6.5 Creedmoor is 1:8.

6.5 Creedmoor, 20-Inch Barrel

6.5 Creedmoor in a 20-inch 1:8 barrel is the setup a lot of hunters actually carry: enough barrel for the cartridge, a short enough overall package for timber and a saddle scabbard, and recoil you can shoot without a flinch. Christensen rates this variation at 5.4 pounds.

Action, Trigger, and Magazine

• Precision-machined steel receiver on the Remington 700 footprint — standard bases and rings fit.
• Spiral-fluted dual-lug bolt with an enlarged aluminum bolt knob, improved bolt release, and an enlarged ejection port.
• TriggerTech trigger, set around 3 pounds when it leaves the factory.
• Internal magazine with an aluminum hinged floor plate, 4-round capacity.

Sub-MOA Guarantee

Christensen guarantees bolt-action rifles to shoot sub-MOA or better. Sub-MOA, in Christensen's words, means the rifle is "guaranteed to be capable of shooting 3 shots within 1 MOA, roughly 1 inch at 100 yards." Proper barrel break-in and high-quality match-grade ammunition are required.

Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FFT stand for?
Flash Forged Technology — Christensen's proprietary carbon fiber construction. Christensen states the FFT stock removes up to a pound versus other carbon fiber composite stocks.

Is a muzzle brake included?
Yes — a removable stainless steel side-baffle brake.

Can I use AICS magazines?
Not as configured. This rifle uses an internal magazine with a hinged aluminum floor plate. Christensen lists AICS-style detachable magazines as requiring an aftermarket conversion kit.

What does the accuracy guarantee actually require?
Proper barrel break-in and high-quality match-grade ammunition, per Christensen. Follow the break-in procedure in the manual.