Are Ti Actions Worth It?

[gpaw94]

I remember when I had my second rotator cuff/shoulder surgery in 2021 on the same shoulder; even though I felt no pain and my range of motion was not an issue, the physical therapist babied it for 30 months. I was not allowed to lift a pound of weight over my shoulder. It drove me up the wall, but I behaved myself and listened to the pros. In 2012, I had my first surgery in July, did two physical therapy sessions, and was bowhunting by September.

**** 30 months sounds rough. Mine is 9-12 months, but my surgeon is pretty confident a 100lb pack this fall won't be an issue, so fingers crossed

 

[gpaw94]

If you're going into the mountains for 10-14 days straight in 18" of snow with everything on your back and moving camp multiple times to stay on the game you won't be saying weight doesn't matter. .5 on your action .5 on your stock .5 on your scope and couple on your tent 5 lbs on food a couple pounds on spotter a couple pounds on tripod etc. All add up to a lot. Carrying 60 lbs instead of 70 lbs in the above or similar scenarios is going to keep you moving and moving faster. For day hunts, base camp hunts, having horses, mules, or sherpas yeah it doesn't matter. I bought my Ti-x on black Friday for 1500 and it will be worth every penny.

All good points. If only they would sell them at that price treat round

 

[FEENIX]

**** 30 months sounds rough. Mine is 9-12 months, but my surgeon is pretty confident a 100lb pack this fall won't be an issue, so fingers crossed

Yes, it was! I still rifle hunted, but I had to skip bow season.

 

[Korhil78]

**** 30 months sounds rough. Mine is 9-12 months, but my surgeon is pretty confident a 100lb pack this fall won't be an issue, so fingers crossed

A 100 lb pack?! You taking a microwave? Lol

 

[gpaw94]

A 100 lb pack?! You taking a microwave? Lol

Lmao! Meat gets heavy

 

[Korhil78]

Lmao! Meat gets heavy

Oh ok haha. Thought that was your pack in weight! Lol

 

[gpaw94]

Oh ok haha. Thought that was your pack in weight! Lol

God no lol

 

[RichCoyle]

I have one and would not do it again. I don't like the rough feel when cycling the bolt. The minimal weight savings do not seem worth it to me.

The first one I had was not smooth. The second one is as smooth as any steel action I have. Lord willing my next one will be titanium.

 

[Huntnful]

Nope, not worth it. I've had 3. Just get a lightish steel action. Save weight somewhere else. Rifle weight is your friend under most circumstances.

 

[kgarrett]

Have a Gunwerks Clymr in 6.5 prc with a titanium action. Compared to the same action in steel, it definitely doesn't feel the same when cycling the bolt. It's not bad, just not buttery smooth to cycle.

On the other hand, with a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10 and a sling it's 7 lb 3 oz so it's pretty **** nice to carry all day. Do I think it's worth it - no. Another 6 oz's would make the rifle easier to shoot well. Of course, that optic is only 20 oz so depending upon the optic, you might make up that weight easily.