Christensen Arms MPR
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.40 kg
- Introduced
- 2017
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Christensen Arms Modern Precision Rifle (MPR) is a lightweight, high-accuracy bolt-action rifle featuring the company's signature carbon fiber-wrapped barrel technology. Designed for long-range precision shooting and competition, the MPR combines a folding stock chassis system with sub-MOA accuracy guarantee at a weight significantly lighter than comparable precision rifles. Available in numerous calibers from 6.5 Creedmoor to .338 Lapua Magnum, it bridges the gap between hunting rifles and dedicated precision platforms.
Christensen Arms pioneered the use of carbon fiber barrel technology in the firearms industry, and the MPR represents the culmination of that innovation applied to a precision chassis rifle. The rifle's carbon fiber barrel is wrapped around a match-grade stainless steel liner, providing exceptional accuracy with significantly reduced weight compared to traditional all-steel barrels.
The MPR uses Christensen Arms' proprietary aerograde carbon fiber barrel wrapping process, which reduces weight by up to 64% compared to a traditional steel barrel of equivalent profile while maintaining exceptional thermal stability and accuracy. The V-block bedding system provides consistent action-to-chassis mating for repeatable accuracy. The TriggerTech trigger is adjustable from approximately 1.5 to 3.5 pounds.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Christensen Arms
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2017
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 610 mm
- Overall length
- 1092 mm
- Weight, empty
- 3.40 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 3.60 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 14.0 N
- Capacity
- 5
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel
- Stock
- Carbon fiber composite
- Finish
- Matte black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 850 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3515 J
- Effective range
- 1000 m
- Maximum range
- 3700 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Carbon fiber barrel
Free floating barrel
Adjustable cheek piece
Folding stock
Match grade trigger
Picatinny rail
V block bedding
Aerograde carbon fiber stock- Sub moa guarantee
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 3.40 kg | 5.20 kg | Lighter than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 1092 mm | 1130 mm | Shorter than about 70% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 610 mm | 610 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles | 5 | 7 | Holds fewer rounds than about 70% |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Christensen Arms MPR
How much does the Christensen Arms MPR weigh?
The Christensen Arms MPR weighs 3.40 kg (7.50 lb) empty and 3.60 kg (7.94 lb) loaded. It is the 9th lightest of 95 .308 Winchester sniper rifles in the catalogue.
What caliber is the Christensen Arms MPR?
The Christensen Arms MPR is chambered in .308 Winchester and .338 Lapua Magnum.
How many rounds does the Christensen Arms MPR hold?
The Christensen Arms MPR holds 5 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Christensen Arms MPR?
The Christensen Arms MPR is 1092 mm (43.0 in) long overall, with a 610 mm (24.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Christensen Arms MPR?
The Christensen Arms MPR is made by Christensen Arms (United States).
When was the Christensen Arms MPR introduced?
The Christensen Arms MPR was introduced in 2017.
How does the Christensen Arms MPR operate?
The Christensen Arms MPR uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
- U.S. Civilian Competitive Shooters
- 2017
Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
Stockists
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API
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curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/christensen-arms-mpr' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "christensen-arms-mpr", "name": "Christensen Arms MPR", "manufacturer": { "id": "christensen-arms", "name": "Christensen Arms", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 1995, "website": "https://christensenarms.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": "US-based rifle manufacturer in Gunnison, Utah specializing in carbon fiber rifle barrels, stocks, and bolt-action rifles. Founded by Roland Christensen, an aerospace engineer.", "status": "active", "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": true, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-03-21 00:31:46", "updatedAt": "2026-03-21 00:31:46", "version": "17fe4f838dd6541425b5b30cd2df8738e88fc6c1ae790bff19bd46bd6331e6bb" }, "category": { "id": "sniper-rifle", "name": "Sniper Rifle", "description": "Precision rifles optimized for long-range accuracy" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2017, "barrel_length_mm": 610, "weight_empty_g": 3400, "action_type": "bolt_action"}