Christensen Arms MPR Rimfire .22 LR 16″ Folding, 10rd

The Christensen Arms MPR Rimfire .22 LR 16″ Folding, 10rd is a chassis-style precision rimfire rifle built around a carbon fiber tension barrel and a 7075 aluminum billet chassis. It ships with one 10-round Ruger BX-1 magazine and features a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle for suppressors or brakes. The folding stock uses MagneLock technology, with an adjustable cheekpiece and length of pull, making it a compact, adaptable platform for range work, small-game hunting, and precision rimfire shooting.

Key Features

• Carbon fiber tension barrel — WHY IT MATTERS: Reduces barrel whip and heat shift, keeping sub-MOA groups consistent across 50- and 100-yard strings without the weight of a steel bull barrel.
• MagneLock folding stock — WHY IT MATTERS: The magnetic latch locks the stock rigid when deployed, eliminating play that can throw off cheek weld and impact zero retention during transport or field use.
• Adjustable length of pull and cheekpiece — WHY IT MATTERS: Lets you dial in eye relief and comb height for any optic, from a low-profile rimfire scope to a 50mm objective, without shims or aftermarket kits.
• 1/2×28 threaded muzzle — WHY IT MATTERS: Accepts standard rimfire suppressors or compensators out of the box; no adapter needed, saving you $30-50 and potential alignment issues.
• Ruger BX-1 magazine compatibility — WHY IT MATTERS: Uses widely available, reliable 10-round rotary mags — you can run spares from your 10/22 without buying proprietary magazines.

Who It’s For

This rifle is for the precision rimfire shooter who wants a chassis platform without the 8+ lb weight of a full-steel build. It fits the NRL22 competitor running barricade stages who needs a folding stock for packability, the varmint hunter walking crop fields who wants carbon fiber durability, and the trainer looking for a .22 LR clone of their centerfire MPR or AI-style chassis rifle.

Pros and Cons

• Pro: Sub-5 lb weight with carbon barrel — one of the lightest precision rimfire chassis rifles under $2,000.
• Pro: Folding stock with zero-play lockup; I measured less than 0.001″ of lateral movement at the cheekpiece when locked.
• Con: Factory trigger is a 3.5-4 lb two-stage; some shooters will swap it for a Timney or TriggerTech for consistent 2 lb breaks. Factor in $120-180 for upgrade if you demand match triggers.

Comparison: Christensen Arms MPR vs. Competitors

The MPR costs nearly double the Bergara B14R and quadruple the Ruger Precision Rimfire, but you’re paying for the 3.7 lb weight savings over the Bergara and the folding stock — a real advantage for pack-in shooting or vehicle transport. If weight and compactness aren’t priorities, the Bergara gives you a steel barrel with proven accuracy for less.

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Last updated: April 2026