Description
Titanium receivers used to be a custom shop indulgence. Christensen Arms brought that build quality into a production rifle with the Summit Ti, and this 6.8 Western version is one of the smartest pairings in the lineup. The Rem 700 pattern titanium action is machined with an integrated split 0 MOA Picatinny rail, so there are no separate bases to work loose, and the spiral fluted bolt with a skeletonized handle keeps the whole package running smooth while trimming weight where it counts.
Why the Summit Ti Carries So Well
At roughly 5.5 pounds bare, this rifle disappears on a pack frame. The 24 inch barrel is 416R stainless wrapped in aerograde carbon fiber, cut in a light target contour that stays stiffer than a bare steel tube of the same weight. It's button rifled with a 1-in-7.5 twist, hand lapped, free floated, and finished with a match chamber. The muzzle wears standard 5/8×24 threads with a removable titanium radial brake, which takes real bite out of 6.8 Western recoil in a rifle this light. The natural carbon thumbhole stock adds an enhanced comb and a modified beavertail forearm, with full length bedding and carbon fiber pillars keeping the action seated consistently shot after shot.
6.8 Western in a Mountain-Ready Package
The 6.8 Western chambering is a natural fit here. It launches heavy, high-BC .277 caliber bullets at magnum-class energy with less recoil than the big 7mm and .30 caliber belted rounds, and that fast 7.5 twist stabilizes the long 165 to 175 grain projectiles the cartridge was designed around. Elk, mule deer, long cross-canyon shots, this combination handles all of it.
What You Get With the Summit Ti
Feeding comes from a 3+1 internal magazine with a hinged floorplate and billet aluminum bottom metal, and the receiver accepts aftermarket AICS detachable mag conversion kits if you prefer that route. A fully adjustable match trigger and Christensen's half-MOA accuracy guarantee round out a rifle that earns its place at the top of the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 801-08008-00
- UPC: 840290504129
- Caliber: 6.8 Western
- Action: Bolt Action, Rem 700 pattern titanium receiver
- Barrel Length: 24"
- Barrel: 416R stainless steel, carbon fiber wrapped, hand lapped, free floating
- Twist Rate: 1:7.5
- Muzzle: 5/8×24 threaded with removable titanium radial brake
- Capacity: 3+1 internal magazine with hinged floorplate
- Stock: Natural carbon fiber thumbhole with enhanced comb
- Trigger: Fully adjustable match trigger
- Optics Mounting: Integrated split 0 MOA Picatinny rail
- Weight: 5.5 lbs
- Overall Length: 44.5"
- Accuracy: Christensen Arms Half-MOA Guarantee
- Sights: None (optics ready)
What’s Included
- Christensen Arms Summit Ti rifle
- Titanium radial muzzle brake (installed)
- Stainless steel thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Christensen Arms Summit Ti come with an accuracy guarantee?
Yes. Christensen Arms backs the Summit Ti with their half-MOA guarantee, which is tighter than the sub-MOA promise most factory rifles carry. Between the hand lapped, free floated carbon fiber barrel, the match chamber, and the fully bedded stock, this rifle has the hardware to deliver on it with quality ammo.
Can the Summit Ti use detachable magazines?
From the factory it feeds from a 3+1 internal magazine with a hinged floorplate and billet aluminum bottom metal. The action is compatible with aftermarket AICS-pattern detachable magazine conversion kits if you'd rather run box mags. Most hunters find the floorplate setup plenty practical in the field.
Why choose 6.8 Western with the 1:7.5 twist barrel?
The 6.8 Western was built around long, heavy-for-caliber .277 bullets in the 165 to 175 grain range, and the fast 1-in-7.5 twist is what keeps them stable. That gives you high ballistic coefficients and serious downrange energy for elk and mule deer with noticeably less recoil than comparable magnums. In a 5.5 pound rifle, the included titanium radial brake helps keep things comfortable too.
Is the Summit Ti ready for a suppressor?
The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, which is the standard pitch for most .30 caliber and smaller suppressors and muzzle devices. The titanium radial brake is removable, and a stainless thread protector is included for shooting with a bare muzzle. Just check that your can is rated for 6.8 Western pressures before mounting up.





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