Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout, Bolt Action Rifle, 16″ Carbon Fiber Wrapped Threaded Barrel

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The Christensen Arms Ridgeline Scout .223 Rem is an ultralight precision carbine that weighs just 5.8 lbs—making it one of the lightest bolt-action rifles available. Built around a 16″ carbon fiber wrapped stainless barrel and topped with a carbon fiber stock, this compact scout rifle delivers match-grade accuracy in the world’s most common centerfire cartridge. Whether you’re after a lightweight varmint rig, a suppressor-ready platform, or a nimble precision tool for the field, the Ridgeline Scout combines weight savings with genuine rifle performance.

About Christensen Arms

Christensen Arms, founded in 1995 in Gunnison, Utah, pioneered production carbon fiber-wrapped barrel technology and remains the industry leader in lightweight precision rifles. Each Christensen barrel features aerospace-grade stainless steel at its core, wrapped in carbon fiber composite and precisely machined for match-grade accuracy—a design that slashes weight while maintaining rigidity and shot-to-shot consistency. The company sources titanium hardware, match-grade steel, and advanced composites throughout every rifle, resulting in sub-7 lb hunters and tactical rifles that outperform heavier competitors.

Key Specifications

The Ridgeline Scout Platform

The Ridgeline Scout distills Christensen’s flagship Ridgeline platform into a compact 16″ carbine, ideal for hunters and precision shooters who demand lightweight performance without compromise. The short barrel and carbon fiber construction keep overall weight below 6 lbs, making it effortless to carry on all-day hunts, scrambles through thick terrain, or precision varmint sessions. The threaded muzzle accepts suppressors or brakes, giving you flexibility to tailor the rifle to your shooting environment—critical for backcountry work or properties where noise matters.

.223 Remington is the cornerstone of modern rifle shooters: ammunition is affordable and available everywhere, ballistics are flat enough for 300+ yard precision, and the cartridge excels at varmints, predators, and small game. A 16″ barrel keeps the Scout compact and handy while delivering velocities suitable for effective range shooting. Pair that with the Rem 700 bolt-action platform—proven, modular, and widely supported—and you have a rifle that handles suppressor duty, serves as a lightweight DMR candidate, or bridges the gap between AR carbine and traditional bolt-action. The 5-round AICS magazine system is a standard in precision shooting and offers easy upgrades if you want higher capacity down the road.

Ordering from Western Sport

Order online and we ship it to the licensed FFL dealer you choose near you — see how buying a gun online works. Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, and everything we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Questions before you order? Send us a message.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why .223 Remington for the Ridgeline Scout?

A: .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO is the most common centerfire cartridge worldwide, ensuring affordable ammunition availability. Ballistics remain flat to 300+ yards, making it ideal for varmint, predator, and precision shooting. The cartridge pairs perfectly with a 16″ compact platform, offering excellent velocity and accuracy in a lightweight, maneuverable package.

Q: What makes the Ridgeline Scout so lightweight?

A: Christensen Arms pioneered carbon fiber-wrapped barrel technology: a stainless steel core is wrapped in aerospace-grade carbon fiber, slashing weight while maintaining rigidity and accuracy. Combined with a carbon fiber stock and titanium hardware throughout, the Scout weighs just 5.8 lbs—lighter than any steel-barrel competitor—without sacrificing precision or durability.

Q: Is the Ridgeline Scout suppressor-ready?

A: Yes. The 16″ barrel is factory-threaded, accepting standard suppressors or muzzle devices. The Scout’s compact length and sub-6 lb weight make it an excellent suppressor host for hunting, property management, or tactical applications where noise and concussion matter.

Q: What is the Rem 700 bolt-action platform?

A: The Rem 700 is the most prolific and modular bolt-action rifle platform in the world. Christensen Arms uses this proven action as the foundation for the Ridgeline Scout, ensuring reliability, ease of maintenance, wide aftermarket support, and the ability to upgrade optics, triggers, and accessories with industry-standard components.

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