Christensen E.L.R. 300 Rem Ultra Mag Rifle

Description

Picture this: you’re glassing a ridgeline at 800 yards, wind’s picking up, and you need a rifle that won’t quit. You need a tool that bridges the gap between precision benchrest and the brutal demands of backcountry hunting. That’s the niche the Christensen E.L.R. 300 Rem Ultra Mag, 26″ SS Carbon Fiber Wrapped Barrel, Black/Grey Webbing, 3rd fills. It’s a purpose-built, long-range rifle system designed for shooters who demand extreme performance without a custom shop price tag.

The Christensen E.L.R. 300 Rem Ultra Mag, 26″ SS Carbon Fiber Wrapped Barrel, Black/Grey Webbing, 3rd is a factory-built, long-range hunting and target rifle chambered in the potent .300 Remington Ultra Magnum. It features a carbon fiber-wrapped stainless steel barrel for weight savings and heat management, housed in a rigid, pillar-bedded composite stock for consistent accuracy. Priced at $2362.30, it offers a high-performance package aimed at serious long-range enthusiasts.

Let’s talk about where the value is. The heart of this system is that 26-inch carbon fiber-wrapped barrel. Here’s the thing—it shaves crucial pounds compared to a solid steel contour of similar stiffness, which is a godsend when you’re hiking in the Ozarks or setting up for a long day at the range. The carbon wrap also aids in dissipating heat, helping to maintain point of impact during strings of fire. It’s a practical trade-off that gives you benchrest-grade barrel performance in a package you can actually carry.

The action is where Christensen’s reputation is built. The ELR uses a precision-machined, hand-lapped bolt action with a spiral-fluted bolt for smooth operation. It’s pillar-bedded directly into the grey/black webbed composite stock, which provides a solid, stable foundation for the barreled action. This setup is drop-in ready—you get a rigid, accurate interface right out of the box without needing a gunsmith to bed it. The stock itself includes an adjustable cheek riser and length of pull spacers, letting you tailor the fit to your frame and optic setup. The rifle weighs in at approximately 8.5 pounds (scope not included), a respectable figure for a magnum-caliber long-range tool.

Christensen Arms ELR 300 RUM Specifications

Specification	Detail
Caliber	.300 Remington Ultra Magnum
Barrel	26″ Stainless Steel, Carbon Fiber Wrapped
Twist Rate	1:9″
Action	Spiral Fluted Bolt, 3-Lug
Stock	Composite, Adjustable Cheek Piece, Black/Grey Webbing
Overall Length	~46.5″
Weight	~8.5 lbs
Magazine	Detachable Box Magazine

Pros & Cons
The big pro is performance per dollar. You’re getting Christensen’s carbon fiber barrel technology and a fully adjustable chassis-like stock at a price point well below a full custom build. The .300 RUM cartridge is a legitimate 1000+ yard capable round with the right load, offering flat trajectory and substantial energy downrange. The con? It’s a magnum. Recoil is stout, and ammunition cost is high—factory ammo can run over $5 per round, making handloading almost a necessity for serious practice. That’s the practical tradeoff for this level of power.

So who is this rifle for? It’s for the hunter who pursues elk or mule deer across vast western canyons and needs a rifle that can reach way out there. It’s for the precision shooter who wants a single, hard-hitting platform for long-range steel target matches without the six-month wait and five-figure invoice of a full custom. It’s not a plinker. It’s a specialized tool for a specific job, and at this price, it makes that elite-level capability accessible. This rifle is available at firearms-missouri.com for Missouri residents and nationwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What optics and mounts work best with this rifle?

A: You’ll want a high-quality, long-range scope with adjustable parallax and a robust tracking turret system. Brands like Vortex Razor HD, Nightforce NXS, or Leupold Mark 5HD are common pairings. Use a Picatinny rail base—compatible with standard Remington 700 long-action patterns—and matched ring sets from manufacturers like Seekins Precision or Nightforce for a solid zero.

Q: Is the .300 RUM suitable for hunting in Missouri?

A: It’s extreme overkill for whitetail at common Missouri woodlands ranges. The cartridge is better suited for larger game like elk, moose, or for long-range shooting on open properties or dedicated long-range hunting out west. For most in-state hunting, a standard .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor is more practical and economical.

Q: What’s the real advantage of the carbon-wrapped barrel?

A: Two main things: weight and cooling. A carbon-wrapped barrel achieves the stiffness (and thus accuracy potential) of a heavier “bull” barrel contour but at a significantly lighter weight. The carbon fiber also dissipates heat faster than steel alone, which helps slow point-of-impact shift during repeated shots—a key factor in long-range sessions.

If you’ve been calculating the cost of a custom long-range rig and found the numbers daunting, the Christensen ELR presents a compelling alternative. It delivers a proven, high-performance system ready for the field or the bench. See the full details on our site.