titanium actions and other stuff ?

[dansig]

I am thinking of a new build, I have a Howa 1500 in 6mm BR with Krieger barrel 13.5 twist and home made stock with 2.5" forend.

now I want to go custom all the way and build a 6mm BR with benchrest stock.

I was wondering if the Titanium receivers from x-treme shooting are worth the $1350 or should I go with Viper SS action ? maybe something else ?

I was thinking about another Krieger HV barrel in 13.5 twist, I will be using the new gun for 100-300m so lighter bullets will be my choice, the Berger 68gr is my favorite at the moment.

then I need a good stock and scope.. I do have my eyes on a March 8-80x but it's a bit over budget at the moment, hopefully that will change...

which receiver, barrel, stock and scope should I go with ?

for gun components I do not look at the price, only quality.. if the scope has to wait it will but I will not compromise in gun parts

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Sorry, don't have answers, but if you go titanium check out pierce's new titanium action. looks good.

 

[dansig]

can't believe nobody on this site has the titanium actions..

 

[wapiti25]

I have a Ti rem action on my hunting rifle. It was very true from the factory. The advantage of Ti is light weight that is why i used it.

 

[Phil]

Check out the DEFIANCE actions,they offer a drop port that looks REALLY slick.....

I don`t own one yet,but it`s on my "short list" of things to aquire.

 

[tightneck]

TI actions serve one end, light weight. No reason in the world you would need one for the build you are suggesting...

 

[Steve Blair]

I was wondering if the Titanium receivers from x-treme shooting are worth the $1350 or should I go with Viper SS action ? maybe something else ?

[br]
You might want to check with Stiller about availability. When I bought my Viper SS in May 2010, it was the last one and I was told it would be at least two years until they ran more. A lot may have changed since then but it is still worth checking. [br]
If you are building a 13.5 pound gun, take a look at Stiller's Viper (aluminum) or a Kelbly Panda. They are great actions and help with the weight budget. Of course, you could never go wrong with a Borden Rimrock, either.

 

[SS427]

Titanium is only worth the price when weight is an issue. The kind of gun you are talking about I like more weight than less, up to a certain point of course.

If I was building a super light back country hunting rifle I would consider titanium. Maybe if I was building a benchrest rifle and wanted to use a honking big scope and try to make weight, I would also consider titanium. Or if I had a butt load of money and I just wanted to be cool and show it off. Otherwise I would stick with a steel or aluminum/steel action.