We are testing a Mesa now too.
That is exactly the way the rifle came. Thus the theme of the review "Off The Shelf" Now that the review is done, the only change we are making is to upgrade the rifle to the CA titanium Slayer Brake to reduce dust and dirt while shooting prone. Then Daniel will hunt with her just like that using ABM factory ammo with 215 Bergers.
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Okay. I wondering because I just got my ridgeline in and it did not come with the carbon fiber mag box. I guess I have to give them a call. thanks broz.
Maybe there was an issue with them that prompted a design change?
There has been some design changes to the Ridge Line mag boxes. But I feel the abm will indeed feed from both styles. I will be confirming this next week as I have two new ridglines to zero as soon as I get some ABM ammo. Or maybe Longshot can help us out with a OAL length on some of the ABM 215 ammo? Then we will know.
Yes, the new one I got in does not have two sling studs so I will need to add a hole and insert for the bipod rail. But as far as I know they never did come with the rail installed. We installed the one as stated in the review. It was a simple install as two studs where there.
Yes, I just loaded 3 ABM 215's down in the mag box on a ridge line we just got in. Then I cycled all 3 and they fed fine.
I think we had just put that on that day. It is a nice cheek rest offered by www.BradleyCheekRest.com They strap on with velcro straps and some are adjustable.
What are the chances of a "how To Video" showing how to install a second sling stud and a rail for a bipod?
Really good, I have two to do now and was thinking of shooting a short video on it. Let me see what I can do
excellent, thank you!
No, Some earlier model ridge lines ( Like in the Review) came with dual sling swivel studs. We have a rail that will bolt right on those models. Newly released model ridge lines are coming in with a single sling swivel stud, thus the need to do what I did in the video to add a threaded insert to install the rail.
The only time that rfle was shot with a velcro on cheek rest was here at my house. 99% of the shooting was done without one. I just happen to have one so we put it on. If you think that a higher cheek rest will be needed for yourself, then you can always get one. There are many options out there. I can shoot anything with out a high cheek rest. Look at the LRKM's. Last week a friend and his wife were here with their new ridge line 300 win. We zeroed it, then took it to 450, then to 770 yards. Both of them and myself shot it just fine bare stock. But again, you personally may need a cheek rest, I have no way to tell, you will have to be the one to decide.
Thanks Jeff. That answers my question. This is my first big purchase. Just wanting to make sure I've got my ducks in a row before purchasing. Like you said I won't know till I put a scope on the rifle and give it a go. If I end up needing one I'll look into your recommendation. Appreciate the quick reply.
I called Christensen Arms today and talked to them about some advice on mounts and rings for my Zeiss conquest hd5 3-15x42 for a cougar hunt I'm going on in a few weeks ( I want to run the ridgeline as light as I can for now up in the mountains for a spot/stalk and call type of a hunt) And I told them that I saw the "Long Range Only" off the shelf video review and it sold me on the rifle!.. They thought that was great and said that video has sold a few other people on it too! CA customer service said some nice thing's about the crew at LRO and are very thankful.. I can't wait to get out on the range!...
You will have to drill the stock you have to add a second bolt location here is a video
There is no bottom metal on a MPR. The mag well is part of the chassis. The magazine inner measurement is 3.780"
We have had several ridge lines with many scopes. I don't remember what ring weight we used. We did mount a few with W5's and I don't remember any issues.
