Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle

Yes, I would love them to be belt fed if possible. However I can't understand how insulating a barrel with carbon fiber does not affect POI with heat. Honest question.
 
owlowl said:
Yes, I would love them to be belt fed if possible. However I can't understand how insulating a barrel with carbon fiber does not affect POI with heat. Honest question.
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the carbon fiber keeps the barrel rigid.

I started looking into these rifles, and now I'm tempted to sell my whole collection to fund one haha

No! Bad driller!
 
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big bear said:
Does that vertical forearm handle?grip? come off? it's purpose?
Nice shooting!
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It's actually a smart choice for a light rifle such as this. It gives you carbine handling off hand. With a rifle this light, it makes sense. I suspect you will see more of this in the future as those trained on carbines (C8 etc) transition to light bolt action rifles that they also want to shoot off hand, not just benched.

With a semi auto carbine, you'd be surprised just how accurate you can get off hand and how the short vertical grip (used as a backstop and not held like a handle) can really help you keep precise control on and off targets. Even while shooting while moving. Also it's not as uncommon on Designated Marksman rifles as some may think. I have a CAA on my LMT MWS which is modeled after the UK version which also utilizes this type of folding vertical grip. I also have one on a BCL 102 and will be using one on my Stag10.

I am considering eventually getting one of these Christensen arms MPR rifles and it will also have the short vertical grip. while I prefer Tango down grips for pic and Keymod, the only option I like for MLok is the magpul. Works well and is cost effective (unlike the Tango down). Again, I think you will see this become more common. Especially now with the RCMP utilizing this method for all their C8 carbines. It will feel odd to those trained with them, to shoot quick off hand without one. As a hunting/precision rifle you will likely often be shooting off hand and a lot of times at closer ranges.

The RDS mounted at a 45 degree angle also goes to the above philosophy. Especially well suited for an A frame AR stock such as the LMT/B5 SOPMOD. Slight twist of the rifle and you are on your red dot. A decent way to use irons too if you have optics which don't lend themselves to a 1/3rd cowitness such as a scope. In this case you don't have the rail length for irons and the RDS is faster/easier.

Bartok5, how does the MPR stock lend itself to the rotation for the RDS? I love the way the SOPMOD works with that. Does the MPR cheek rest offer a decent enough platform for that?

Very interesting choices and accessories! I like the way you think!
 
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