Christiansen Arms & Proof rifles

[KSB209]

I have read a lot of negative reviews of CA rifles but that was a few years ago so o never really gave them much consideration. I wonder if they have gotten any better. I was looking at the Ridgeline for around $2000.
Just looked at Proof Elevation rifle at $3000 and wonder if it is worth the extra $1000.

both are similar weight and have the sub MOA guarantee.
Is there a reason to spend the extra money on the Proof rifle vs the CA?

seems like there are a lot more people selling CA rifles on this website vs selling a Proof rifle....

 

[Kimber7man]

IMO The Proof stock is worth $4-500 more than the Christensen.

 

[martinakl]

I have read a lot of negative reviews of CA rifles but that was a few years ago so o never really gave them much consideration. I wonder if they have gotten any better. I was looking at the Ridgeline for around $2000.
Just looked at Proof Elevation rifle at $3000 and wonder if it is worth the extra $1000.

both are similar weight and have the sub MOA guarantee.
Is there a reason to spend the extra money on the Proof rifle vs the CA?

seems like there are a lot more people selling CA rifles on this website vs selling a Proof rifle....

Likely just way more Ridgelines have been sold than Proof rifles. New Ridgelines used to go on sale for $1,500 fairly regularly, making the Proof about 2x the cost. Those same deals probably aren't available in the current environment. They're stuck at a $1,500 gun in my mind so $2K is a pass.

Once you get to $3K territory, going full custom starts being an option. Very painful if you're looking for instant satisfaction.

 

[KSB209]

Likely just way more Ridgelines have been sold than Proof rifles. New Ridgelines used to go on sale for $1,500 fairly regularly, making the Proof about 2x the cost. Those same deals probably aren't available in the current environment. They're stuck at a $1,500 gun in my mind so $2K is a pass.

Once you get to $3K territory, going full custom starts being an option. Very painful if you're looking for instant satisfaction.

I hear you. I have a custom being built but it take a long time and prices seem to be closer to $5000 for them. Dallas Lane is building me a rifle and he was a little on the high side for price from my research but I really didn't find any custom builders under $4k unless I supplied the original rifle or action which I don't have anyways

 

[martinakl]

I hear you. I have a custom being built but it take a long time and prices seem to be closer to $5000 for them. Dallas Lane is building me a rifle and he was a little on the high side for price from my research but I really didn't find any custom builders under $4k unless I supplied the original rifle or action which I don't have anyways

I bet he's the top rifle builder alive today, in many peoples mind. He's top of my list based on reputation. I'd love to have one of his rifles.

 

[KSB209]

I bet he's the top rifle builder alive today, in many peoples mind. He's top of my list based on reputation. I'd love to have one of his rifles.

Hope so....I've been saving my $$$ for a long time to do it.