Titanium action

[Chris240]

First of all, I am a fool. I’m sick with myself for considering building ANOTHER rifle. But an ultra light rifle is teasing my brain. What do you guys recommend for a Ti action? I don’t want to spend $1500, are there some good alternatives? I’m thing the proof stock, Ti short action, maybe 20” or 22” proof barrel and a SAUM.

 

[JakeSCH]

I’m going to follow, but don’t have a good answer for you.

 

[punkur67]

First of all, I am a fool. I’m sick with myself for considering building ANOTHER rifle. But an ultra light rifle is teasing my brain. What do you guys recommend for a Ti action? I don’t want to spend $1500, are there some good alternatives? I’m thing the proof stock, Ti short action, maybe 20” or 22” proof barrel and a SAUM.

You will probably only save around 10 ounces going Titanium. Why not just invest in a carbon fiber stock like a manners a carbon fiber barrel, and a light weight scope. You will get more weight savings from these than the receiver.

 

[JakeSCH]

I think the goal is to do those things in combo with the Ti action. He is buying my 19 oz PR stock off me.

 

[Lungpopper]

What is the goal weight ?

 

[Aeon]

one of you should build a heavy weight rig so i feel a little bit challenged in the open division at the next SCH CUP

 

[punkur67]

one of you should build a heavy weight rig so i feel a little bit challenged in the open division at the next SCH CUP

What weight class are we talking? My 300wm feels like a pig

 

[JakeSCH]

What weight class are we talking? My 300wm feels like a pig

So does my 300 WM! 9 lb scoped is HEAVY

 

[JakeSCH]

What is the goal weight ?

Dont want to speak for Chris, but I would like a 7 lb “all in” 280 ai

 

[NBK]

Dont want to speak for Chris, but I would like a 7 lb “all in” 280 ai

Haha...I know someone who just finished that very build.

 

[Truduct]

one of you should build a heavy weight rig so i feel a little bit challenged in the open division at the next SCH CUP

Maybe we can duct tape 3 of the ultralight rigs together so they almost be in the same weight class?

 

[Aeon]

What weight class are we talking? My 300wm feels like a pig

it's open class so any weight is good to go.
my little gun is right at 22lbs

 

[Lungpopper]

Dont want to speak for Chris, but I would like a 7 lb “all in” 280 ai

Done
All in. 7 Mag. Factory gun with a Wildcat Composite stock. Leupold Vx3i 4.5 x 14

 

[JakeSCH]

Done
All in. 7 Mag. Factory gun with a Wildcat Composite stock. Leupold Vx3i 4.5 x 14
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[punkur67]

My 300wm is only 16#s empty. I guess I'm a welterweight

 

[punkur67]

it's open class so any weight is good to go.
my little gun is right at 22lbs

 

[NBK]

I dug my heals into this subject and was all in with the titanium build. I like the Lone Peak action or the Borden action if money isn't an issue. With that said, one of the more affordable titanium action is the EVO by MACK Brothers. It is a true lightweight action and the company uses wire EDM technology. For $1250 it will be a hard action to beat in its price point.

 

[Aeon]

16 is a pretty good chunk of steel. I'm pretty sure the cry babies will call that a open class.

 

[Aeon]

32" of truck axel