Christensen Ridgeline FFT

[JD Jones]

I have the 280AI FFT. Shot it today and things look promising. I’m gonna lighten the trigger pull a tad. The muzzle break is doing a fantastic job. No recoil percussion issues on shooter. 7.2# total weight with optic. The recoil is a non issue.

 

[JD Jones]

I just barely ordered the burnt bronze in 280 AI about 5 min ago. Should ship out Monday. I have been wanting a 280 for a while now, went back and forth between that and a 6.5 prc when I ordered my BA tactical a few years ago. Ended up going 6.5 prc and have no regrets. That gun is set up for a long range tho. Excited to finally scratch the 280 AI itch. Should be the perfect mountain rifle. My NXS compact was 8 months out a month ago when I ordered it, so that sucks…I’ll have to throw something on it in the meantime.

You’re gonna love the 280AI!

 

[PredatorSlayer]

You’re gonna love the 280AI!

Range report?! How did it shoot?

Edit: Just saw your target…looks good!

 

[JD Jones]

Range report?! How did it shoot?

Ridgeline FFT 280AI (load update… Berger 168’s)

Took possession of the new FFT today and wanted to start a thread to communicate initial impressions and answer any questions folks might have with this new offering from CA Packaging: Cardboard box, foam inserts, owners manual, trial lube from Lucas, bolt removed and in its own foam cut-out...

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I like what I’m seeing. Had a few instances of the ejector plunger getting stuck. Not sure “why” but thinking it was part pressure build up in the cartridge as brass was def melting and getting stuck in the plunger. I’ll be monitoring that with the ammo especially shooting when it’s 100+

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I have the 280AI FFT. Shot it today and things look promising. I’m gonna lighten the trigger pull a tad. The muzzle break is doing a fantastic job. No recoil percussion issues on shooter. 7.2# total weight with optic. The recoil is a non issue.View attachment 422810

Handloads? What were you shooting?

 

[JD Jones]

Handloads? What were you shooting?

Not these. I picked up 40rounds from Hendershots couple months back. Loaded with 4831sc/Peterson/163 ELDX

I’ve since acquired more Peterson brass. Will be working up some 168 Bergers near term once I get the barrel seasoned

 

[amassi]

MOA - does eurooptic give mil/leo pricing on nightforce? They gave me a discount on the FFT i just ordered, but I have always ordered directly through nightforce for my scopes.

Worth a call
They seem to be real stand-up outfit. I ordered a couple demos from them that were clearly new optics. Don't know if they sold out the demos or those just sat in a reps trunk but regardless I wouldn't wait 8 months for whatever mil discount nf has.

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[Lawnboi]

MOA - does eurooptic give mil/leo pricing on nightforce? They gave me a discount on the FFT i just ordered, but I have always ordered directly through nightforce for my scopes.

You can apply for the vip pricing. It’s not as good as direct but still better than nothing. On their home page click on vip pricing and apply

 

[Doc Holliday]

I will be using a silencer. I will remove the brake as soon as i get it. At first Christensen Arms said it was ready to ship and the next day they emailed me and said they made a mistake so it will ship in a few weeks.

How do you order directly from CA?

 

[deerhunter628]

They do a law enforcement/military program that goes directly through them.

How do you order directly from CA?

 

[PredatorSlayer]

I picked up my FFT yesterday. Loving the rifle…I got the burnt bronze and it looks better than I expected. I am getting a crazy heavy bolt lift when I dry fire it though. Any thoughts? I am going to call christensen today.

 

[JD Jones]

I picked up my FFT yesterday. Loving the rifle…I got the burnt bronze and it looks better than I expected. I am getting a crazy heavy bolt lift when I dry fire it though. Any thoughts? I am going to call christensen today.

Mines gotten better. Think it might be the FP spring being very stout. But interested what CA will say

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Mines gotten better. Think it might be the FP spring being very stout. But interested what CA will say

CA was super cool about it. Said I could send it in on their dime and they would fix it. Was yours super stiff as well? Mine was like I had to seriously muscle it up.

 

[JD Jones]

CA was super cool about it. Said I could send it in on their dime and they would fix it. Was yours super stiff as well? Mine was like I had to seriously muscle it up.

It was stiff like that 1-2 cycles but now after 40 rounds things are working perfectly. No issues to speak of

 

[Prairiekid]

Does anyone have the dimensions on the stock? Total length? I prefer a more compact stock with a shorter barrel.

 

[Prairiekid]

Also, can anyone comment on how the quality compares to say a Sako? I have a Finnlight in 7-08 that I would consider trading to try one of these out. I personally like the mag on the Sako but I could be sold either way. If I keep the Sako I have been strongly considering a Wildcat stock.

Cheers

 

[amassi]

Also, can anyone comment on how the quality compares to say a Sako? I have a Finnlight in 7-08 that I would consider trading to try one of these out. I personally like the mag on the Sako but I could be sold either way. If I keep the Sako I have been strongly considering a Wildcat stock.

Cheers

Keep your sako

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[PredatorSlayer]

Also, can anyone comment on how the quality compares to say a Sako? I have a Finnlight in 7-08 that I would consider trading to try one of these out. I personally like the mag on the Sako but I could be sold either way. If I keep the Sako I have been strongly considering a Wildcat stock.

Cheers

I had a finnlight 308…I am personally impressed with the quality of the FFT. I don’t know if it is better than the sako, but it isn’t worse. I was worried the stock would feel cheap, but it doesn’t.

 

[JD Jones]

I’ll echo that it’s not worse than a Sako. Imo it’s a little nicer than the Sako I’ve handled years back. Both are nice

 

[Prairiekid]

I had a finnlight 308…I am personally impressed with the quality of the FFT. I don’t know if it is better than the sako, but it isn’t worse. I was worried the stock would feel cheap, but it doesn’t.

How smooth is the action and the round feeding?

Thanks for the replies. It's about a 10-hour round trip to see one in person. I asked the shop owner the same question and he kind of compared a Sako to a Cadillac and the CA to a Corvette. I think I will just have to make the drive.