CHRISTENSEN ARMS Summit TI 28 Nosler 26″ Threaded Barrel
About this product
What is the Christensen Arms Summit TI 28 Nosler 26″ Threaded Barrel? It is a precision long-range hunting and target rifle built around a titanium action and a carbon-wrapped 26-inch threaded barrel specifically for the high-performance .28 Nosler cartridge, directly engineered to meet the company's Half-MOA accuracy guarantee from the factory. This platform prioritizes extreme weight reduction—starting at 5.50 pounds—through advanced material use without sacrificing the barrel length necessary for the cartridge's full ballistic potential. Its fixed sporter stock and integrated optic base provide a stable, ready-to-mount platform out of the box.
What is the Christensen Arms Summit TI 28 Nosler used for?
This rifle is used for engaging targets beyond 800 yards and for harvesting large game like elk or mule deer at extended distances where wind and drop become critical factors. The .28 Nosler cartridge, paired with the 26-inch barrel, delivers velocities exceeding 3,000 fps with heavy-for-caliber bullets, maintaining terminal energy well past traditional hunting ranges. Its lightweight construction, at just 5.50 lbs unloaded, makes it a viable pack rifle for high-country hunting where every ounce counts, provided the shooter can manage the significant recoil inherent to the chambering.
How does the Christensen Arms Summit TI compare to the Stevens 334 Rifle in .308 Win?
The Summit TI is a purpose-built, long-range specialty tool, while the Stevens 334 is a general-purpose, budget-conscious hunting rifle. The Summit TI, with its titanium action and carbon-wrapped barrel, is over 2 pounds lighter than the all-steel Stevens 334 and is chambered for a cartridge with nearly double the effective range and energy. However, the Stevens 334 in .308 Win is better for a new shooter or for general woods hunting under 400 yards due to its lower cost, far milder recoil, and vastly cheaper and more readily available ammunition.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
The rifle weighs 5.50 pounds (88 ounces) empty, with an overall length of 47.50 inches. The centerpiece is the 26-inch long, 1:9 twist rate barrel, which is carbon fiber-wrapped over a steel core and is threaded 5/8”-24 at the muzzle. The fixed sporter stock provides a 13.75-inch length of pull, and the action is milled from a solid titanium billet. This dimensional package results in a rifle that handles more like a lightweight .308 but launches a cartridge with the ballistic profile of a .300 Winchester Magnum.
Who is this NOT for?
This rifle is not for first-time rifle buyers, budget-conscious shooters, or anyone sensitive to heavy recoil. The .28 Nosler is punishing to shoot, generates substantial muzzle blast, and the ammunition costs over $5 per round for factory loads, making practice prohibitively expensive for many. Furthermore, its 3+1 capacity and specialized long-range role make it a poor choice for dense-cover hunting or as a general-purpose “do-everything” rifle like the versatile Stevens 334 in .243 Win.
What's in the box?
In the box, you receive the complete rifle, a factory-installed radial muzzle brake, and the necessary paperwork including the owner's manual and warranty registration. The rifle ships in a full-size configuration with the magazine pre-installed, ready for you to mount an optic on the integrated 20 MOA Picatinny rail. Note that a scope, rings, and ammunition are not included; plan for an additional investment of at least $800-$2,000 for a scope capable of leveraging this rifle's long-range accuracy potential.
Is the Christensen Arms Summit TI worth it at $5499.99?
At $5,499.99, the Summit TI is worth it only for a specific shooter: one who demands the absolute lightest possible platform for a magnum-class cartridge and who will use its long-range capability in the field or on the clock. You are paying a premium for the titanium action and carbon-wrapped barrel technology that shaves critical weight. If your hunting ranges are under 400 yards, a rifle like the Stevens 334 at one-fifth the cost will put meat in the freezer just as effectively. This is a tool for specialized, long-distance application, not an all-around value purchase.
Specs at a glance
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Pros & cons
What works
- Starting weight of 5.50 lbs — exceptionally light for a 26-inch barreled magnum rifle.
- 26-inch carbon-wrapped barrel provides optimal .28 Nosler velocity while reducing front-end weight.
- Integrated 20 MOA Picatinny rail eliminates the need for and cost of a separate optic base.
- Titanium action is corrosion-resistant and significantly lighter than a steel equivalent.
Trade-offs
- .28 Nosler ammunition averages $5-7 per round — practice and zeroing sessions are extremely costly.
- Pronounced recoil and muzzle blast from a 5.5-lb rifle, even with the brake, requires a disciplined shooter.
- Proprietary magazine design limits aftermarket options; spares are expensive and must be sourced from the manufacturer.
- Fixed sporter stock cannot be adjusted for length of pull or comb height without professional gunsmithing.
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Key attributes
| upc | 810651025075 |
| manufacturer | Christensen Arms |
| manufacturer part number | CA10268815331 |
| action | Bolt Action |
| barrel length | 26" |
| caliber/gauge | .28 Nosler |
| capacity | 3 + 1 |
| sights | Integrated Base |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the threaded barrel compatible with a suppressor?
- Yes, the 26-inch barrel is threaded 5/8”-24, which is the standard thread pitch for many .30 caliber and larger suppressors. You must remove the factory radial muzzle brake first. Remember, attaching a suppressor constitutes making a National Firearms Act (NFA) item and requires a Form 4 submission and tax stamp approval, a process currently taking 8-12 months through the ATF's eForm system.
- What optics base is installed?
- The rifle comes with an integrated 20 MOA Picatinny rail machined directly into the titanium receiver. This built-in 20 minutes of angle cant is essential for long-range shooting, as it allows your scope to maintain a mechanical zero at distances beyond 1,000 yards without running out of internal elevation adjustment. It accepts any standard Picatinny or Weaver-style scope rings.
- Does this come with a magazine?
- Yes, it includes a single detachable box magazine with a capacity of 3 rounds, plus the ability to carry one additional round in the chamber for a 3+1 total capacity. The magazine is a proprietary Christensen Arms design. I recommend purchasing at least one spare from the manufacturer or an authorized dealer like EuroOptic for around $75-90 to have as a backup in the field.
- How long is the warranty?
- Christensen Arms backs the Summit TI with a limited lifetime warranty to the original owner, which covers defects in materials and workmanship. More critically, it is shipped with their factory Half-MOA Guarantee, meaning it is tested to shoot a 3-shot group measuring 0.5 inches or less at 100 yards with specified factory ammunition. Retain your test target and follow their break-in procedure to validate this guarantee.