sellmarkguy Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 I looked and I found no record of them being mentioned on this forum. Which is fine. Check this out....Christensen Arms makes high-end carbon fiber barrelled rifles that weigh a fraction of that of standard metal manufacture.http://www.christensenarms.com/carbon-vs-steelI went to a show and they were there in attendence. I held a 20" barreled 308 AR that weighed..... 7.0 lbs!!! Description The CA-10 Recon delivers a new level of long range precision rapid fire. The CA-10 has been meticulously setup for the tactical and hunting environment in order to make every shot deadly accurate. Introductory calibers will be the .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, and the .338 Federal. Whether you are hunting big game on the run or shooting accuracy in competition matches, this platform will prove lighter, stronger, faster, and more accurate than you thought possible. Patented Carbon BarrelSelect Match Grade Barrel LinerPatented Carbon HandguardProprietary Piston DriveNickel Boron Coated 7075-T6 Aluminum Billet UpperNickel Boron Coated 7075-T6 Aluminum Forged Lower20 Minute Picatinney RailAdjustable Custom TriggerHouge Over Molded GripLaser EngravedTitanium Bird Cage Flash Suppressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 good find, but, i hate you guys. it seems every time i feel good with my toys, someone has drop another bomb :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 good find, but, i hate you guys. it seems every time i feel good with my toys, someone has drop another bomb :o*DARTH VADER VOICE* LUKE, COME TO THE DARK SIDE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 I looked and I found no record of them being mentioned on this forum. Which is fine. Check this out....Done, brother. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellmarkguy Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellmarkguy Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 it seems every time i feel good with my toys, someone has drop another bomb LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgun Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I built my 18" carbon barreled .308 with great attention paid to making it as light as possible. Mine weighs a little more than 8 lbs empty with iron sights. I do have an extra heavy buffer which is a couple oz. heavier than a standard one. My quad rail weighs 18 oz. The only place I can figure where you could save much weight over my build would be a lighter (carbon fiber?) free float tube. Maybe the Christensen barrels are made lighter than the ABS? I think I'm going to look into the Christensen hand guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I have to admit it is very sexy, but with a $400+ price tag YIKES!It's like finding out a super model chews tobacco. CA claims it is primarily carbon fiber. I would LOVE to see one first hand. If I didn't already buy my Apex, I'd be hard pressed not to persue one. I have to add that the overall price of their completed rifle is reasonable, especially against other high end builders like JP or GAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgun Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 I see the handguard listed as out of stock on their website. I'm going to see if I can contact them about it. I don't see carbon ff tubes on tactical rifles very often. The only exception to that statement might be the PRI carbon handguards, but in order to make them strong enough for combat/LE, the handguards aren't all that much lighter than a DD or Larue rail and those two rails are plenty strong with excellent mounting setups. I'd sure like to see what you get for your money when you order a $400 carbon fiber handguard! I wonder if it's even offered in the Knights/DPMS mounting conf. I see that the Christrnsen receiver appears to be DPMS type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellmarkguy Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 JGun you are correct. It is the DPMS type receiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgun Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I spoke to the the designer of the handguard today. He told me that the AR-10 rifle length Recon hanguard weighs 9.16 oz with barrel nut!!! If true, that's pretty damn light. He says that the picatinny rail is actually molded right out of the carbon fiber. The handguard uses a proprietary barrel nut but is Armalite thd (1.437"-18) so unless your building an AR-10 it may not be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILL Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 has anyone actually fired one of this Christensen arms????? I am really looking hard at these things for the price of a complete gun if it shoots as well as they say and the weight is a big sell point to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 you should be our test mule, <munch>. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgun Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Yeah, what he said. After all, it's only money. And then, after you get it and post good pics, I can decide if I want one of those handguards. The designer told me that the rails are actually molded from a different type of CF, so as to be stronger and stand up to having things clamped to them. He told me that if I ever held one in my hand, I'd definitely buy it. So I think you should go for it. (and don't forget the pictures) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILL Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 well if you wish me to be test mule then I will be accepting donations to pay for it .......I have actually had one in my hands finally and let me tell you sweeeet!! so yes I will take donations as I have even taken a few hunts off the books this year to save the coin for this badboy!!cause it is also all about the optics for this gun as it can really reach out there with the quick follow up shot and if your going to spend the money on the gun make darn sure you save and put optics that compare to the gun cause it will be useless with cheap optics. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 go for it chill, although i got nothin for donations, sorry brother, i will back you emotionally <thumbsup> <laughs> :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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