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Better now? Mauser308 thanks for triggering my inner OCD.
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Got it from a guy in the US. I have a import permit for 2 more.

Well, after an extended layover in Miami for some reason these two arrived in the post today. Nice and light and well made.
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New and old together.
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Replacing the handles was a...

If you want to break it down to a per gram value, then its about $5.50 per gram for each new bolt handle.

Or about $3 for every gram reduced.

yes it is a threaded handle. 1/4" x 28 UNF.

For those interested, the 8400 bolt handle that looks most similar to the Mountain Ascent type weighs approximately 18 grams.

Pretty much my thinking. I know it does not make financial sense and the $$$/weight savings don't add up, but as I don't have many vices to spend my money on then why not. Would be a boring world if...

Good suggestion. I looked into it briefly, but would have to engage someone/gunsmith to do it then re-finish them and the costs and time involved started to mount up. Also, I can still use my rifles...

Good question: 38g for 84m bolt handle compared to 13g for Titanium. As for the 8400 bolt handle I haven't weighed that yet, however as they are more chunky than the 84M profile I expect the weight...

I'm trying to drop some weight from my two Kimber Montana rifles (so far managed to find a aluminium trigger guard to replace my old stainless steel one in my 84M) and I've come across these titanium...