Christensen Arms Ranger 22: Back In Action 100 Yards

Mr.Revolverguy · Aug 23, 2020

I just go the Christensen Arms Ranger 22 back from the factory. I received the rifle back in about a week.
Today I am going to test it for the first time since return on the 100 yard line. If you recall from the first video out of the box I had ejections issues.

Christensen did everything right. The got the rifle back replaced the trigger guard which houses the ejector and the bolt due to new design. You never want to have to use support to ever send a rifle back but if you ever do you want to make sure the organization you are dealing with has great support, and Christensen Arms support was top notch.

LoonWulf · Aug 23, 2020

Had to post this RIGHT after I get the LW barrel on my 457 huh?

And once again my interest in a Ranger is piqued, and I'm not supposed to buy any more big stuff this year lol.

What weight are you running the trigger at? I believe they ship with the TriggerTech Primary, which while still a "budget" after market trigger, I really like. It should go down to around 1.5lbs or so. Both if mine are set at 2.

Mr.Revolverguy · Aug 23, 2020

Default set I believe at 3.5 pounds, have to do a little tweaking but I wanted to share it right out of the box.

Mr.Revolverguy · Aug 23, 2020

By the way Wulf misery loves company especially in this rabbit hole

LoonWulf · Aug 23, 2020

Mr.Revolverguy said:
By the way Wulf misery loves company especially in this rabbit hole

Hahah, well it wouldn't be neighborly of me to let someone suffer the misery of .22s alone!

Skylerbone · Aug 25, 2020

Simply amazing you can shoot so well with everything else going on! I’m a never break position guy when shooting for groups because I know what happens to mine if I do. Love the videos and feel free to continue down the rabbit hole, I’ll happily follow along!

dh1633pm · Sep 27, 2020

Love your laugh in your videos. After shooting the Eley, and of course having the rifle for a bit, is it a keeper?

Mr.Revolverguy · Sep 27, 2020

I want to get a few more rounds thru it check back with me in a about a month

dh1633pm · Dec 15, 2020

I haven't seen any posts since the last one. Anything new to report? I have been eyeing one, but don't want to part with the money until I am sure about the purchase.

LoonWulf · Dec 15, 2020

dh1633pm said:
I haven't seen any posts since the last one. Anything new to report? I have been eyeing one, but don't want to part with the money until I am sure about the purchase.

I managed to convince myself not to buy last night, just barely....

I too wouldnt mind more help making the decision.

dh1633pm · Dec 15, 2020

I love the “day at the range” YouTube videos. I checked tonight to see if an update was there. As much as I want another CZ, to get an American made one would be nice.

Mr.Revolverguy · Dec 15, 2020

I am humbled DH I am working on another Christiensen video in this cold with biathalon xtreme testing consistency. I hope that meets your expectations.

dh1633pm · Dec 15, 2020

It will. Don’t be humbled. You do good work. And how about the Ranger? A keeper? Or wait for the video?

dh1633pm · Dec 15, 2020

LoonWulf said:
I managed to convince myself not to buy last night, just barely.....

If I got that far it would be the point of no return.

Mr.Revolverguy · Dec 15, 2020

It is tightening up the strange thing is it seems it may like high velocity ammo. I am trying to make sure this is correct. If it truly is liking high velocity ammo over the more expensive stuff it makes a serious keeper.

LoonWulf · Dec 15, 2020

Only reason i managed to stop myself is I've GOT a 457 with 3 barrels and 2 stocks, and STILL haven't shot it as much as i should, maybe 1000 rounds.

LoonWulf · Dec 15, 2020

Mr.Revolverguy said:
It is tightening up the strange thing is it seems it may like high velocity ammo. I am trying to make sure this is correct. If it truly is liking high velocity ammo over the more expensive stuff it makes a serious keeper.

That would be awesome of if was something that followed the whole line. I cant GET real "match" ammo here. CCI standards are about the best anyone stocks.

Mr.Revolverguy · Dec 15, 2020

I did Christensen for the very reason DH spoke of American Made small family owned, call me old fashion. Though I really want a 457 but think I may shed something first if I do it at all.

LoonWulf · Dec 15, 2020

Im REALLY happy with my Ridgeline, and ill probably keep that one.
For me thats pretty unusual....Part of me wants to add a Ranger just so i have a matching pair, part wants it because of how nice my Ridgeline is, and part simply because I like the company.

I AM very happy with my 457 as well, and its well worth the cost...i really SHOULD just stick with it for a while......

Txhillbilly · Dec 15, 2020

A good friend of mine recently bought a Ranger 22. He's having some issues with it, the action moves in the stock with the actions screws torqued down.
I can't believe that Christensen doesn't install pillars in a Carbon Fiber stock, that is just stupid. I've never thought too highly of their gun's, and this just showed me to never buy one.

d2wing · Dec 15, 2020

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I am also an avid 22 shooter.

LoonWulf · Dec 15, 2020

Txhillbilly said:
can't believe that Christensen doesn't install pillars in a Carbon Fiber stock, that is just stupid. I've never thought too highly of their gun's, and this just showed me to never buy one.

Have to check with @Mr.Revolverguy, as he lists them in his initial review of the Ranger, and Christensen says ALL their carbon stocks have Invar pillars. For sure my Ridgeline has pillars.
From what I've read, the early versions of the Ranger may have issues, and they have made some corrections. Might wanna have your friend check with them to see if there's anything they can do.

Mr.Revolverguy · Dec 16, 2020

Yes it does have pillars very nice ones.

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