Christensen Arms Evoke Hunter, Bolt Action Rifle, 25 Creedmoor, 20″ Barrel, Cerakote Finish, Black

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The Christensen Arms Evoke Hunter in .25 Creedmoor delivers a precision hunting rifle that weighs just 6.3 lbs—light enough to carry all day in the field without sacrificing accuracy or rigidity. Chambered in the flat-shooting .25 Creedmoor wildcat and built around a carbon fiber-wrapped 20″ barrel, this bolt-action rifle combines Christensen’s proven barrel engineering with an affordable entry point into the Evoke family. Whether you’re stalking mule deer across open country or setting up for long-range varmint work, the Evoke Hunter gives you sub-7-lb performance at a price that doesn’t demand a second mortgage.

About Christensen Arms

Christensen Arms, founded in 1995 in Gunnison, Utah, pioneered production carbon fiber-wrapped barrel technology and has been building lightweight precision rifles in the USA ever since. Their signature innovation—a stainless steel barrel core wrapped in aerospace-grade carbon fiber—delivers the rigidity and accuracy of steel with a weight penalty that’s nearly eliminated. By layering carbon fiber composites with match-grade stainless steel and titanium hardware throughout, Christensen rifles consistently weigh 5–7 lbs, making them the lightest bolt-action rifles in their class without compromise to accuracy or durability.

Key Specifications

The Evoke Hunter Platform

The Evoke Hunter is Christensen Arms’ entry-level centerfire bolt-action rifle, engineered specifically for hunters who demand precision without the flagship price tag of the Ridgeline FFT. At under 6.5 lbs, this rifle sits comfortably in a day pack or rifle scabbard, reducing fatigue during long stalks across open terrain. The Rem 700-pattern action ensures reliability and aftermarket support, while the 4-round AICS magazine gives you a standard platform that works with a wide ecosystem of ammunition options and accessories.

The .25 Creedmoor is the ideal middleground for hunters: it delivers ballistics comparable to the 6.5 Creedmoor with less recoil, flatter trajectory than a .243, and effective range out to 600+ yards on deer-sized game. Threaded for suppressors, the Evoke Hunter becomes an even more compact and hearing-safe option for backcountry hunting. Whether you’re building a lightweight mountain rifle or a precision varmint platform, the carbon fiber barrel keeps weight minimal while maintaining the rigidity needed for sub-MOA accuracy.

Ordering from Western Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the .25 Creedmoor a good hunting cartridge?

A: The .25 Creedmoor is a modern wildcat that balances the ballistics of the 6.5 Creedmoor with reduced recoil and a lighter bullet. It delivers a flat trajectory, excellent velocity retention to 600+ yards, and minimal recoil—ideal for mountain hunting where weight and shootability matter. It’s particularly effective on deer and varmint-sized game.

Q: Why does the Evoke Hunter weigh so little compared to steel-barreled rifles?

A: Christensen Arms’ carbon fiber-wrapped barrel technology uses a stainless steel barrel core encased in aerospace-grade carbon fiber. This design maintains the rigidity and accuracy of traditional steel barrels while reducing weight by up to 40%. At 6.3 lbs unscoped, the Evoke Hunter is roughly 2–3 lbs lighter than comparable steel-barrel bolt-actions, making it ideal for backcountry hunts.

Q: Is a carbon fiber-wrapped barrel as accurate and durable as a traditional steel barrel?

A: Yes. The carbon fiber wrap adds rigidity and vibration damping without compromising accuracy. Christensen barrels are match-grade stainless steel at the core, and the carbon fiber shell protects against corrosion and physical damage while maintaining sub-MOA precision. Thousands of hunters and competition shooters rely on these barrels for consistent, long-term performance.

Q: Can the Evoke Hunter be used with a suppressor?

A: Yes. The 20″ barrel is threaded, making it suppressor-ready. With a suppressor attached, the Evoke Hunter becomes an even more compact, hearing-safe platform for hunting. The lightweight design is especially appealing for suppressed hunting rigs where weight savings matter.

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