Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT – 7mm PRC, 24" Carbon Fiber Barrel, Burnt Bronze (801-06322-01)

A 5.4-pound starting weight is the number that sells the Ridgeline FFT, and it is not achieved by making a small rifle. This is a 24-inch, 7mm PRC magnum with a carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel, a Flash Forged Technology carbon fiber stock, and a sub-MOA accuracy guarantee — finished in burnt bronze Cerakote over a carbon stock with green and tan accents. It is the rifle for people who measure a hunt in vertical feet. Christensen item 801-06322-01, UPC 840290521812.

Flash Forged Technology — Where the Weight Went

FFT is Christensen's proprietary advance in 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." That is a pound removed from a component that was already considered lightweight — and it is why this rifle weighs what a .243 sporter used to. The stock is a compression-molded monocoque shell with carbon fiber bedding pillars and spot bedding, in the Sporter FFT design.

The Barrel

Christensen starts with a 416R stainless steel bar, precision drills it, button rifles it with six grooves, turns it down to a slim profile, and wraps it in aerograde carbon fiber. The carbon is not cosmetic — it does the job the discarded steel used to do, providing stiffness and heat dissipation at a fraction of the mass. The barrel is free floating with a match chamber, threaded 5/8x24, and ships with a removable stainless steel side baffle brake installed.

7mm PRC

The 7mm PRC is the cartridge a lot of hunters were waiting for: modern case design, a fast twist to stabilize the long high-BC bullets that make 7mm worth shooting, and magnum performance without the recoil or barrel-burning of the older 7mm magnums. In a 24-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist, it is a genuine long-range big-game cartridge.

Action, Trigger, and Magazine

• Precision machined steel receiver on the Remington 700 footprint — so the entire aftermarket of bases, rings, and stocks fits.
• Spiral fluted dual-lug bolt with an enlarged aluminum bolt knob, improved bolt release, and an enlarged ejection port.
• TriggerTech trigger — adjustable, set at approximately 3 pounds from the factory.
• Internal magazine with an aluminum hinged floor plate, 3-round magnum capacity.

Sub-MOA Guarantee

Christensen guarantees this rifle to shoot three shots inside 1 MOA at 100 yards. Their published conditions are worth reading and following: "The customer is responsible for ensuring proper break-in, selecting high quality match-grade ammunition and proper use conditions." Improper use or owner modification voids both the guarantee and the warranty.

Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT Specifications

Who This Rifle Is For

Backcountry and mountain hunters, western elk and mule deer hunters, and anyone who has carried a ten-pound rifle up a mountain and decided never to do it again. The 7mm PRC gives up nothing at distance, and the sub-MOA guarantee means the rifle will hold up its end when the shot is long.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FFT stand for?

Flash Forged Technology — Christensen's proprietary carbon fiber construction, which they state removes up to a pound versus other carbon fiber composite stocks.

How is the Ridgeline FFT different from the standard Ridgeline?

The FFT gets the lighter FFT stock with carbon fiber bedding pillars (the standard Ridgeline uses stainless pillars), a side baffle brake rather than a radial brake, and an enlarged aluminum bolt knob. The standard Ridgeline also ships with a thread protector; the FFT does not.

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. AICS conversion requires an aftermarket kit.

What does the accuracy guarantee actually require?

Proper barrel break-in and quality match-grade ammunition, per Christensen's published conditions. Follow the break-in procedure in the manual.