Ti rail or stainless for my Weatherby .340

[Laelkhunter]

I recently posted that I was replacing my Talleys with a Murphy Ti rail on my Weatherby .340 Would the stainless rail be a better (stronger) choice over the Ti ? Is the only advantage of the Ti being lighter?? I am replacing the Talleys because they are possibly a weak link in my optic system, so I want to replace it with the strongest rail possible. Cost and weight are not in consideration, I want the strongest so Ti or stainless Murphy rail?

 

[Hoss50]

For a 340 I would want a steel rail. TI is light and strong, but unless you need less weight I would run steel.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Thanks, I agree. What about carbon over the stainless or are they close enough??

 

[Hoss50]

Thanks, I agree. What about carbon over the stainless or are they close enough??

I have been using EGW HD series rails for a couple years. They are carbon steel I believe. That is what I plan to put on my 300 weatherby along with Seekins rings. The leupolds failed over time so I am upgrading it to match my 257 weatherby which has had the EGW and Seekins for a few years.

If your gun was stainless, maybe a stainless rail would be nice, but I don't think it matters.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Thanks Hoss50. The stainless in available with black cerakote at no extra cost. That would match the rest of the rifle that I had cerakoted.

 

[TxPhred]

For my Bee's, I go with Near MFG. http://www.nearmfg.com/
If cost is not an option. Call Richard and he will get you what you need. Very strong mounts / rails, all in one Alphamount is my go to. Good Luck.

 

[Laelkhunter]

Thanks guys. Been on a week long Cruise, didn't get home until yesterday to follow-up.