Ti Goat Rifle

[t.darrah]

I just came across this on the Ti Goat home page:

http://www.titaniumgoat.com/index.html

[John S.]

Newest website (after pakrifle.com no longer working)
http://www.packrifle.com

Some early discussion with Josh's name mentioned
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/24769/index.html

Ryan review
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/pak_rifle_review.html

Weird that they put the image on that page, but you cannot buy it there.

[John Vance]

I have no need for a rifle but that is very cool. Two distributors in my backyard……I may have to check one out.

[D G]

The one on the Ti-goat page looks quite a bit different from the pack rifle that was reviewed on this site and discussed in a long thread. It looks way more minimal and quite a bit lighter. Seems more like a teaser photo for something that is not available yet?

[Josh Leavitt]

Yep!

Lighter, stronger, more compact, more affordable, more versatile.

The Pak-Rifle that was reviewed by Ryan, here on BPL, is an entirely different rifle from what is on the TiGoat website, though I designed both.

If you followed the Back country boiler versus the mKettle story, it pales in comparison to the Pak-Rifle story. In the end though, something has to drive innovation, and many forms of competion do a real good job of that.

[David Adair]

I like this design much more than the last one. I often pack a kids chipmunk rifle with a 3/4" Redfield scope. Light and deadly accurate. Always thought it would be hard to beat with a light barrel and stock. Might also like a pistol version with about a 10 inch CF barrel and a strategic hole in the grip. OK maybe that's pushing it a bit. Probably wouldn't really need a scope with the longer sight radius of the rifle barrel anyway.

Fun stuff!

My budget's tight but I can be tempted.

[Josh Leavitt]

"I often pack a kids chipmunk rifle" I've had one of those since ~1984. Not to give too much away, but you are really on to something there.

[David Adair]

and maybe you could do one of those popular limited edition serial number things too. oh yeah, maybe like T007. I might pay extra for that. Anyway, you've got my respect if you can make it happen 'cause I'm sure you have your work cut out.

[Ed Tyanich]

Josh,

So when will it be available and approximate cost?

[Jesse H.]

hmmm… I think I got enough out of that ;)

Any ideas on pricing, and more importantly availability in CA?

Also, the barrel is CF? never herd of that substrate as a barrel material.

obviously I'm intrigued, can't wait to learn more about this thing

[Stephen B Elder Jr]

"Also, the barrel is CF? never herd of that substrate as a barrel material"

maybe with a metal sleeve…

[Jesse H.]

Ok, little research goes a long way lol, so it looks like they're using a variety of Crickett/chipmonk adult and youth .22's… very interesting! the diy'er in me, is rubbing his hands together… thanks! :)

and I see its CF wrapped around a cro-moly machined barrel… pretty slick, it would be cool if they would sell me a barrel!

[Josh Leavitt]

http://www.titaniumgoat.com/PRK.html

[dfdf sd]

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[Josh Leavitt]

How good of a shot are you? and how good are your nerves? ;-) Just kidding.

I would not reccomend it for that purpose, bear spray is going to be the responsible thing to carry and use if it is bears you are worried about.

[alan barber]

Where are going on your trip to the states? In most areas, bear aren't really a big threat to humans.

And while the tigoat rifle would be a better defense than nothing, it's probably not the best choice for bear. Just remember the only thing worse than a charging bear is a wounded charging bear. ;)

P.S. I've had many encounters with bear, and while they inspire a good bit of adrenaline, no humans or bear were ever harmed.

Az

[Douglas Raymond]

Cool little rifle, Much more suited to putting squirrel stew on the backcountry table than fighing a bear. Like it's been said time and time again, bears may seen like a huge threat but weather and other humans are probable much more likely danger. A single shot .22LR is just going to pi$$ off a bear anyways.

[Trevor Martin]

I looked at the earlier pack rifle when ryan jordan reviewed it a while ago. The fact that this has a real bolt action for the same weight makes it seem like it would be a bit more usable. Pretty cool josh!

[Jerry Adams]

The ranger at Olympic National Park said the only case he knew of humans hurt by bear were hunters that wounded a bear.

[Trevor Martin]

http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/alaska-bear-attack-nols-kids-did-phenomenal-job?page=0,3

[Fred Thorp]

I'd love to see a mag fed, 16" bolt gun with real sights, dropped in a folding, minimal but functional, stock. I'm thinking about a CZ scout project.

[Marc Shea]

@Fred – This might be something that fits your criteria.

http://www.henryrepeating.com/rifle-survival-ar7.cfm

Depending upon your weight tolerance 2.5lbs might be heavy, however, there are shops that make parts for the AR-7 that might bring that weight down. Check out this site.

http://ar7.imoutdoorshosting.com/store/page73.html

[Fred Thorp]

Yes I'm familiar with the AR-7. Not a fan… but I hear some get along with them. I'd prefer a bolt with good sturdy sights.

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