Fierce Fury vs Christensen Ridgeline

[MDLUCKY]

Hello All:

I am considering a new hunting rifle for next season. I want something that is extremely reliable and accurate, and considering something more than just a standard "off the shelf" from the big names. I keep coming across these two names as potential options in that price range that would get me a semi-custom build but as a completely new rifle.

Anyone currently own either of these rifles?

The Christensen has a 6.5x284 option, where the Fierce is a 6.5 creedmoor. Those are the only two calibers I am considering. My preference is for the 6.5x284, but clearly there isn't enough difference between those two calibers to be the deciding factor.

Anyone own either rifle and care to give a quick review? Short answer: would you buy again?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I have handled a lot of Christensen rifles. For the price, you could have a custom rifle built exactly to your specs. That would be my advise.

 

[Northridge]

I have handled a lot of Christensen rifles. For the price, you could have a custom rifle built exactly to your specs. That would be my advise.

I would agree with Alex, for the value you can step in to a full custom and get all your desired specs and benefits to fit your needs.

Shawn williams

 

[swd]

Build a custom, you'll be so much happier and better off!

 

[MDLUCKY]

Thanks for the feedback so far.

I drove about an hour to cabelas today because they showed both in stock.

Side by side, handling both - I actually preferred the Fierce. I have another Sako rifle that I really enjoy, and it reminded me very much of the Sako.

As far as custom... what would you recommend in that $2,000 range? Most of the options I've seen at at least double or more.

Thanks again for the help so far!

 

[tenring]

Go the custom route. I would suggest Jim Borden. He makes a great product.

 

[CTK]

You guys are pushing the OP's price up x2 with customs like Borden. Perhaps a Cooper would be an alternative.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Find a tikka, rebarrel it and drop it in a bell and carlson. Under 2k and it will out shoot most shooters.

 

[old_heli_logger]

I have handled a lot of Christensen rifles. For the price, you could have a custom rifle built exactly to your specs.

Awesome, I have $2000 cash. Will you build me a new custom rifle? I'm a lefty and one like the mesa will work fine for me. I'm not interested in the carbon wrapped barrels.
Thanks!

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Awesome, I have $2000 cash. Will you build me a new custom rifle? I'm a lefty and one like the mesa will work fine for me. I'm not interested in the carbon wrapped barrels.
Thanks!

In 2016 we could have done it with a factory action.

 

[old_heli_logger]

In 2016 we could have done it with a factory action.

Good answer! I'm almost afraid to ask what a new "mesa like" custom would cost today...probably quite a bit more than the $2k Christensen Arms is asking. I know that the custom rifle would be quite a bit more of a rifle too. Thanks for the reply Alex

 

[boltfluter]

Tikka rifles have been the hidden gems for many years now. Just add your stock of choice, bed it, and off you go!

Paul

 

[old_heli_logger]

In 2016 we could have done it with a factory action.

I honestly would rather give you the business and have you build a high quality custom for me. I'm seriously interested in what a plain-jane bedded custom would cost, I know this is ambiguous, but...
Left-handed bolt 280AI or 6.5CM, single-shot would be fine, weight isn't a big factor, no muzzle brake, no fluting, cerakote finish, vertical-grip spiderweb stock, good trigger. Can something like this be built for $3k? $4k?
Thanks!
Steve

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Steve send me an email with as much info on what you want and what your going to do with it and I will price it out for you.

 

[old_heli_logger]

Steve send me an email with as much info on what you want and what your going to do with it and I will price it out for you.

Okay, thank you!