5.56blaster
Ultimate Member
AR's are heavy?
No, you're right most AR aren't that heavy themselves, its the cumulative kitchen sink attached to them.
It's why I refrain from putting crap on my rifles that I won't use. I keep them lean and mean by sticking to that philosophy.Tacticool be heavy. Optics and a 30 round mag aren't.
It's why I refrain from putting crap on my rifles that I won't use. I keep them lean and mean by sticking to that philosophy.
That's why I quit using bayonets.
I giggled like a schoolgirl while finger-fvcking it while dodging free-range ferrets...
He did, and it was so stupid light I giggled like a schoolgirl while finger-fvcking it while dodging free-range ferrets at his place.
All with standard forged receivers too, IIRC.
You sir, can multitask with the best of them!
When Daniel Defense discontinued their .625 gas block barrels, Faxon Firearms came on the scene with nitrided (both 4150 and 416 available) pencil barrels. They weigh less than 20 ounces for a full 16" barrel. If you can't build a sub-6-pound rifle with one of those, you're doing it VERY wrong.
some guys on another ar-15 related forum have even gotten around 4.5 pounds for a 16" non-pinned example.
Your right I don't 3 gun, but I really don't get why my 14.5 wouldn't be competitive compared to other rifles. 14.5 bcm barrel, aim point pro, and a decent shooter. What else do you really need in the rifle?
Not trying to come off as a smart ass, but if lightweight is key what else is needed.
Tacticool be heavy. Optics and a 30 round mag aren't.
Since you asked. The rifle portion of the competition has us shooting from 5 yard paper targets to 400+ yard steel targets. I'm using an 18" SPR profile barrel to increase muzzle velocity so there's less drop out at the further ranges. To offset the weight of said barrel and a 1-6x scope, I'm trying to keep everything else as light as possible. The handguard I'll be using is a carbon-fibre wrap with a ring on the ends to minimize weight there. I'll be using a lightweight stock. If I can get more weight off without affecting accuracy, that's what I want. If I can cut the weight of the receiver set by 25-30%, I'll take it, as long as it's metal. As for the Aimpoint, it's a fine optic, but once I used one past 200 yards it was pure Kentucky Windage. I don't want to calculate holdovers in my head while on the clock.
I wouldn't trust a lower that has chunks carved out of them like that. Weight can be saved in other places, that won't allow debris into the firearm.