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Bergara ridgeback 6.5prc vs christian arms mesa long range 6.5prc
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<blockquote data-quote="SteveBurton" data-source="post: 1890846" data-attributes="member: 59541"><p>I don't have experience with the Bergara but I have 2 CA rifles. One is a Ridgeline and the other a Mesa. Both rifles have the same components other than the barrel. Even the stocks are the same although the Ridgeline is opened up for the CF barrel. Both rifles are shooters and I would not hesitate to recommend one to a friend. I have called CA customer service twice and they have been very friendly and helpful. Nothing to complain about there.</p><p>CA does use SS Remington actions for their rifles. They add a side bolt release and true them up. ( I was told this by a friend in the business so could be false but I trust him. Plus they look exactly like a Rem action.) My Ridgeline is a 6.5 PRC and has a longer mag box than you can get from Wyatts. The follower is a different design also. Functions better than my buddies rifle built on an Origin action. CA really did their homework for that cartridge.</p><p>Now for the bad. The stocks are flimsy. The forend on my Ridgeline flexed so much it touched the barrel with medium pressure on it. I did end up putting on a McMillan Gamehunter stock so that added almost $1k to the rifle. The Mesa stock is a little stiffer because it has more material in it so you could get by with it. The spot bedding CA does around the lug is not the greatest.</p><p>Both rifles shoot under 1MOA with factory ammo. I would by another CA based upon my experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SteveBurton, post: 1890846, member: 59541"] I don't have experience with the Bergara but I have 2 CA rifles. One is a Ridgeline and the other a Mesa. Both rifles have the same components other than the barrel. Even the stocks are the same although the Ridgeline is opened up for the CF barrel. Both rifles are shooters and I would not hesitate to recommend one to a friend. I have called CA customer service twice and they have been very friendly and helpful. Nothing to complain about there. CA does use SS Remington actions for their rifles. They add a side bolt release and true them up. ( I was told this by a friend in the business so could be false but I trust him. Plus they look exactly like a Rem action.) My Ridgeline is a 6.5 PRC and has a longer mag box than you can get from Wyatts. The follower is a different design also. Functions better than my buddies rifle built on an Origin action. CA really did their homework for that cartridge. Now for the bad. The stocks are flimsy. The forend on my Ridgeline flexed so much it touched the barrel with medium pressure on it. I did end up putting on a McMillan Gamehunter stock so that added almost $1k to the rifle. The Mesa stock is a little stiffer because it has more material in it so you could get by with it. The spot bedding CA does around the lug is not the greatest. Both rifles shoot under 1MOA with factory ammo. I would by another CA based upon my experience. [/QUOTE]
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