Guns Newly Released: Christensen Arms Steel-Barreled Lightweight Rifle Industry News November 25, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Gunnison, UT based Christensen Arms just announced the release of their new Steel-Barreled Lightweight Rifle. It's called the Mesa and it's purported to be lightweight, accurate and affordable. Here’s what Christensen Arms had to say about their new blaster. Christensen Arms Steel-Barreled Lightweight Rifle Continuing the strong tradition of excellence in design and performance, Christensen Arms is proud to announce its newest bolt-action rifle, the Mesa. Featuring a featherlight-contour, stainless steel barrel and carrying the Christensen Arms’ Sub-MOA Guarantee, the Mesa offers a lightweight (6.65 lbs.) and accurate package at an affordable price – $1,295 MSRP. Other features include a tungsten Cerakote finish, a removable seamless radial brake, a carbon-reinforced fiberglass stock, an adjustable match-grade trigger, and many of the industry-leading features you would expect in a Christensen Arms' rifle. The Mesa is available in multiple calibers including, .308 WIN, 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 WIN MAG, 7MM-08, and 7MM Rem Mag. See the official launch video right here. “With the Mesa, we wanted to create a premium, yet accessible rifle, that contained many of the same, industry-leading features you would expect from any product carrying the Christensen Arms name.” – Jason Christensen, President Christensen Arms The Mesa is currently shipping and available for purchase. For purchase information, please contact your local Christensen Arms dealer or find a dealer near you. Full specs can be found on the Christensen Arms’ website. About Christensen Arms in their own words. Founded in Utah in 1995, with roots in the aerospace industry, Christensen Arms developed the first carbon fiber rifle barrel. This patented technology resulted in one of the most innovative advances in firearms within the last two and a half decades. With over 20 years of firearm experience focusing on using top-tier aerospace materials and processes, Christensen Arms manufacturers some of the most lightweight, precise, and accurate firearms in the industry and around the globe. You can find Christensen Arms online. Explore RECOILweb:RECOILtv Shot Show 2019: Brownells OpticsRECOILtv Carnivore: Elk and Mule Deer Hunting in ColoradoMulticam Dream Overlander: Supercharged Long-Travel Tundra by Tactical Application VehiclesTriple Aught Design: Shagmaster Hoodie NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.