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Posted: 9/23/2015 1:55:05 PM EDT
Decided to check my progress on my newest build. So far I have:
Aero Precision Gen 2 Lower Aero Precision no fa upper Fortis "12 Rev II M Lok handguard Faxon 16" 416R pencil barrel Total weight so far is 2 lbs 9 oz. I plan on using some V7 titanium pieces, a PA red dot with Fortis F1 mount, and most likely a MFT minimalist stock. Hopefully will be under 6 lbs total. Any thoughts or suggestions? 
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Posted: 9/23/2015 2:52:49 PM EDT
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Yup ... Looks like you're heading to a 5.5 lb rifle with pretty much conventional, non-exotic parts (except your Ti LPK). Looking really good. Let us know how it works out... more pictures!
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Posted: 9/23/2015 4:08:05 PM EDT
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looks good.
I just did a build (still tweaking it a bit here and there) and it came in at 4.4lbs. Should be down to abut 4.25 When the smoke composite stock arrives titanium is expensive and adds up fast. BCG will be your biggest purchase of all if you choose titanium or even aluminum. Any thoughts on gas blocks and buffer systems yet? |
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Posted: 9/23/2015 5:17:46 PM EDT
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Most likely getting the Faxon lightweight gas block as well. Haven't decided what to do on buffer or bcg yet.
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Posted: 9/23/2015 10:36:41 PM EDT
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Most likely getting the Faxon lightweight gas block as well. Haven't decided what to do on buffer or bcg yet. You should consider an adjustable gas block to tame the recoil. Lighter recoil matched with a lightweight build makes for an extremely nice shooter. Taming the gas system will help optimize whichever lightweight BCG you decide to use. Lighter BCG's reciprocate faster. Take a look at the SLR Rifleworks adjustable gas blocks. |
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Posted: 9/23/2015 11:19:53 PM EDT
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You should consider an adjustable gas block to tame the recoil. Lighter recoil matched with a lightweight build makes for an extremely nice shooter. Taming the gas system will help optimize whichever lightweight BCG you decide to use. Lighter BCG's reciprocate faster. Take a look at the SLR Rifleworks adjustable gas blocks. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Most likely getting the Faxon lightweight gas block as well. Haven't decided what to do on buffer or bcg yet. You should consider an adjustable gas block to tame the recoil. Lighter recoil matched with a lightweight build makes for an extremely nice shooter. Taming the gas system will help optimize whichever lightweight BCG you decide to use. Lighter BCG's reciprocate faster. Take a look at the SLR Rifleworks adjustable gas blocks. Thanks for the advice. Do you think using a Spikes Dynacomp and T2 buffer would also minimize recoil? By the way, I got my barrel from righttobear.com for an awesome price over the summer. Thanks! |
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Posted: 9/23/2015 11:50:52 PM EDT
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I would also agree to look into adjustable gas blocks, especially if you are looking at a lightweight bcg.
The idea of running a heavy buffer would negate the notion of running a lightweight bcg, if you are trying to save weight. |
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Posted: 9/24/2015 12:26:42 AM EDT
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Thanks for the advice. Do you think using a Spikes Dynacomp and T2 buffer would also minimize recoil? By the way, I got my barrel from righttobear.com for an awesome price over the summer. Thanks! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Most likely getting the Faxon lightweight gas block as well. Haven't decided what to do on buffer or bcg yet. You should consider an adjustable gas block to tame the recoil. Lighter recoil matched with a lightweight build makes for an extremely nice shooter. Taming the gas system will help optimize whichever lightweight BCG you decide to use. Lighter BCG's reciprocate faster. Take a look at the SLR Rifleworks adjustable gas blocks. Thanks for the advice. Do you think using a Spikes Dynacomp and T2 buffer would also minimize recoil? By the way, I got my barrel from righttobear.com for an awesome price over the summer. Thanks! I would go with a Dynacomp or a Lantac dragon. Both have been great in my experience. Tungsten buffers are nice but like the guy above me stated, the heavier T2 buffer would somewhat defeat the purpose of the other lightweight parts. You can take apart the T2 buffer and remove some of the tungsten powder until you find the sweet spot. The SLR gas block will help tremendously by allowing you to fine tune the system. |
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Posted: 9/24/2015 7:16:54 AM EDT
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Let me rephrase, assuming I use a standard bcg, I would go with a T2 buffer.
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Posted: 9/26/2015 2:46:21 PM EDT
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Most likely getting the Faxon lightweight gas block as well. Haven't decided what to do on buffer or bcg yet. faxon gas block ya i just put one on my ultra light and its tiny and light |
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Posted: 10/6/2015 6:02:55 PM EDT
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Can you use a lightweight bcg with a non adjustable gas block on a midlength setup?
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Posted: 10/6/2015 9:42:49 PM EDT
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Can you use a lightweight bcg with a non adjustable gas block on a midlength setup? Not a good idea IMHO. Too much gas, will increase recoil and be hard on the parts. |
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Posted: 10/7/2015 5:02:58 PM EDT
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Not a good idea IMHO. Too much gas, will increase recoil and be hard on the parts. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Can you use a lightweight bcg with a non adjustable gas block on a midlength setup? Not a good idea IMHO. Too much gas, will increase recoil and be hard on the parts. Agreed, if you are going to use LW BCG or Buffer get an adjustable gas block. SLR makes one in Ti if you want that light weight also. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 8:00:17 PM EDT
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I'm kinda liking that Fortis Rev 2 Rail.
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