Review: Christensen Arms Mesa Titanium Ultralight Hunting Rifle

Let’s take a look at another great option in the Ultralight hunting rifle market, the Christensen Arms Mesa Titanium Edition.

The rifle market has changed dramatically over the last few decades and if you are still hunting with your dad or granddads old rifle, it may be time to consider an upgrade. While there is nothing wrong with the nostalgia of hunting with a rifle that has been passed down through the ages, the advancements made in both accuracy and materials are considerable. You should also consider the fact that your heirloom rifles do have shelf lives. A 20 year old gun will certainly fire its intended round, but how many times has that rifle been fired over its lifetime and do you know if the barrel was cared for or already shot out before it was handed down to you?

As you come in to your own as a hunter, you will reach a point where you want to start building your own collection to use and some day hand down to the next generation. Hunters of today will be handing down an even broader selection, filled with light weight rifles paired with unique stocks and varied actions. One of the biggest trends of the last many years which will someday carry their own nostalgia are ultralight weight hunting rifles. In my eyes, an ultralight rifle is one that approaches the 6lb mark. As someone who has hunted in both stands and open country, I can say easily that weight is always a top consideration for me when looking at a new rifle.

The rifle we are going to look at is a serious contender in the weight category. The Christensen Arms Mesa Titanium is a very capable rifle, delivering sub MOA accuracy in a package that weighs just 6.1 lbs. How does it accomplish this? It does so by utilizing a titanium receiver which is not only incredibly durable but also extremely light weight.