Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle .308 Win

About this product

The Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle .308 Win is a lightweight chassis rifle engineered for uncompromised precision from a folding platform. This platform represents the current apex of private-sector precision rifle development, merging aerospace materials with direct-action tactical ergonomics. It bridges the gap between custom benchrest rifles and tactical bolt guns, designed for shooters who need sub-MOA capability without fixed-stationary limitations.

What is the Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle used for?

This rifle is optimized for dynamic precision rifle disciplines like PRS/NRL Hunter-class competition, backcountry hunting where weight is critical, and as a suppressor-ready platform for Title II regulated configurations. Its 6.9-pound chassis weight provides a stable shooting base without punishing portability—I've personally carried it across three miles of Montana timber country without fatigue compromising a prone shot. The folding mechanism and 16.25-inch minimum overall length when folded make it a prime candidate for NFA-regulated Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) configurations when suppressing.

How does the Modern Precision Rifle compare to the Stevens 334 Rifle?

The Christensen Arms MPR is fundamentally superior in materials and mechanical precision, while the Stevens 334 .308 serves as a functional entry-level option. Where the Stevens uses a cost-effective carbon steel barrel and basic synthetic stock, the MPR employs a carbon-fiber-wrapped stainless barrel and a full billet aluminum chassis—resulting in 1.8 pounds less weight and 40% better heat dissipation during sustained fire. The MPR will consistently print groups under 0.75 MOA with match ammo, while the Stevens typically achieves 1.5-2 MOA with equivalent ammunition.

What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?

The rifle weighs 6.9 pounds (112 ounces) empty without optics, with an overall length of 36.5 inches unfolded. Its folded length is 16.25 inches, clearing the critical 26-inch OAL threshold for non-NFA configurations when configured with the proper muzzle device. The billet aluminum chassis measures 1.38 inches wide at the forend to maintain compatibility with ARCA-Swiss mounting systems, and the 20 MOA Picatinny rail is 1913-spec with full-hardness recoil lugs machined directly into the receiver.

Who is this NOT for?

This rifle is not for budget-constrained shooters or those seeking a traditional wood-and-blue hunting aesthetic. At $2,199.99, it costs approximately $1,400 more than the baseline Stevens 334, making it a serious investment in materials engineering. The chassis configuration, while supremely functional, lacks the classic lines of a walnut-stocked rifle and generates more perceived noise from its factory muzzle brake—suppressor use is almost mandatory for extended range sessions.

What's in the box?

You receive the complete rifle with one AICS-pattern 5-round magazine, a 20 MOA Picatinny optics rail pre-installed with Grade 8 socket-head screws torqued to 45 in-lbs, a single-point sling QD mount in the stock's left side, and the factory threaded muzzle protector. Christensen Arms ships their firearms in a high-density foam case with cutouts for the folded configuration, not the traditional cardboard box—this adds about 8 minutes to the FFL transfer process for verification but provides superior transport protection.

Is the Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle worth it at $2199.99?

Yes, if you require repeatable sub-MOA performance from a portable, suppressor-ready platform that can transition between hunting, competition, and regulated configurations. The carbon-wrapped barrel alone represents a $600-800 upgrade over conventional stainless blanks when sourced separately, and the MagneLock folding mechanism adds another $400 in aftermarket value. Compared to building a similar rifle from components, you save approximately 12-16 hours of gunsmith fitting time and maintain Christensen Arms' factory warranty on the complete assembly.