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2/18/2016 4:48:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By muvef:
Impressive.
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Impressive.
Thanks here it is in its home















 
2/18/2016 6:56:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By muvef:


Impressive.
Thanks here it is in its home

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82405

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82406

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82404
 

That sir, is the coolest thing I have seen in a long time.
2/18/2016 8:23:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By muvef:


Impressive.
Thanks here it is in its home

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82405

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82406

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82404
 


WOW
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4/15/2016 2:41:43 PM EDT
[#4]
6.14 lbs

DoubleStar lightweight upper.



I am the LaRue Dillo porn photographer!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As0r3TIEuWE
4/15/2016 8:24:42 PM EDT
[#5]
6.9lbs without scope and rings.

Link to specs

Sorry I suck at pics.








4/15/2016 8:47:34 PM EDT
[#6]


Weight:
6 lbs. 2.8 oz. w/magazine
5 lbs. 14.7 oz. w/o magazine
"A bad day shooting beats a great day working!"
4/19/2016 12:57:19 AM EDT
[#7]
2A Armament Balios Lite upper/lower 12.63 oz
Geiselle SSA 2.33 oz
AIM LW NiB BCG 8.61 oz
Faxon 14.5" pencil barrel 17.67 oz
Midwest SS Gen2 12" rail 9.70 oz
VG6 Gamma EX brake 3.03 oz
Mega Arms Slide Lock CH 1.31 oz
Parallax .625 gas block 1.48 oz
Voodoo gas tube .74 oz
BAD Sabertube 6.95 oz
Taccom buffer/spring 2.36 oz
Ergo Swift grip 2.75 oz
BAD ambi safety .81 oz
Phase 5 ext bolt release .74 oz
KNS take down/pivot pins .46 oz
KNS anti rotation pins .35 oz
Raddlock Gen-XT .21 oz
Fortis F1 mount 1.20 oz
Aimpoint H-1 2MOA 2.96 oz

Total 4 lb 13.25 oz w/ optic




5/1/2016 5:14:52 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s100.photobucket.com/user/jamesrea_2006/media/Weapons%202015/ARs/008_zpsuf4pusou.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m8/jamesrea_2006/Weapons%202015/ARs/008_zpsuf4pusou.jpg</a>

Weight:
6 lbs. 2.8 oz. w/magazine
5 lbs. 14.7 oz. w/o magazine
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Bad-ass rifle, brother! Specs??
Member of Team Ranstad
5/4/2016 12:50:07 PM EDT
[#9]
Finally finished my Lightweight build and I absolutely love how it turned out!

4lb 15.9oz without optics (5lb 4.9oz with optics):




Upper:
V7 Weapon Systems Lightweight Upper Receiver
Voodoo Innovations Lightweight Integral BCG
Northtech Defense DLC Ti-Fang
Strike Industries UDC & AR-CH
BCM 13" KMR with V7 Titanium Barrel Nut
Daniel Defense CHF 14.5" Lightweight Barrel
Next Intent Tactical Adjustable Titanium Gas Block
Battlecomp 1.5 pinned and welded
Fortis F1 Mount & PA Micro Dot

Lower:
TN Arms Lower Receiver
PSA Premium Buffer Tube and Buffer with V7 Titanium Buffer Retainer Detent
Sprinco Blue Buffer Spring
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium Castle Nut, QD End Plate, Mag Catch & Pistol Grip Screw
V7 Weapon Systems Ultra Light S7 Bolt Catch
POF 4.5# Drop in Trigger with KNS Anti Rotation Pins
Damage Industries 45° Selector barrel with Strike Industries Hex selector
BAD Titanium Enhanced Pin Set
B5 Systems Grip
Magpul MOE SL Stock

Andro Corp did the beautiful Tungsten Cerakote Job



And final tally for everything was about $1990
5/4/2016 8:39:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By wheel:


- Lighter stock, like ACE ARUL-E
- Lighter BCG, lighter buffer, adjustable gas block
- Lighter upper and/or lower receiver (2A Balios, Mag Tactical, etc)
- 14.5" barrel
- Remove BUIS


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Originally Posted By tcmass:
<a href="http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/tcmass/media/BCM/20150220_163232_zpsuexcphld.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j390/tcmass/BCM/20150220_163232_zpsuexcphld.jpg</a>

6.29lb
BCM 16" ELW w/mod 0 comp
BCM 13" KMR
BCM BCG
BCM CH mod 3
SAA Lower
ALG ACT trigger
Magpul K2
Magpul MBUS
IWC hand stop
MFT stock
Primary Arm's MD-ADS w/Absolute riser

Suggestions on getting to 6 or below? Where's the best cost vs ounce weight loss at?


- Lighter stock, like ACE ARUL-E
- Lighter BCG, lighter buffer, adjustable gas block
- Lighter upper and/or lower receiver (2A Balios, Mag Tactical, etc)
- 14.5" barrel
- Remove BUIS




Because 6.29 isn't light enough?  Rifle is fine how it is.
5/4/2016 10:40:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: seedlings][Edited] [#11]




Just assembled. 5.66 pounds unloaded.  Birdcage didn't arrive yet.
16" Faxon Pencil
15" Matrix Vector
Toolcraft BCG
Aero sport upper
PSA blem lower
Generic mil spec stock & buffer
Under $600

CHAD
5/7/2016 2:08:43 PM EDT
[#12]
PSA Premium CL LW upper, blem bullet lower, blem premium f/a bcg, YHM Phantom, Troy fixed rear, fixed stock. Also well under 600
5/11/2016 1:34:24 AM EDT
[#13]
I confirmed that you can use a V7 Weapon Systems receiver plate on a PWS 416 gen 1 receiver extension. The alignment screw ends up going right in to the QD socket on the V7 plate. All I had to do was file off the alignment tab on the inside of the V7 receiver plate. That was worth about .6 ounces of weight.

I reassembled my lightweight last night. I tried to get it painted, but that just wasn't going to happen in a timely manner. My goal was never to aim strictly for a lightweight rifle. My goal was to put top shelf parts on a build that has the accessories I want without weighing a ton. In the end, I'm in the low 6 pound range.

Mag Tactical Lower Receiver
PWS 416 Billet Receiver Extension (Gen 1)
V7 Weapon Systems Receiver Plate (Modified to fit the PWS 416)
JP Enterprises Silent Buffer (Gen 1)
Geissele SD3G Trigger
V7 Weapon Systems extended titanium trigger pins
V7 Weapon Systems S7 Bolt Catch
Norgon Ambidextrous Magazine Release
Billet Magazine Button
Battle Arms Development black titanium takedown pins
Battle Arms Development BAD CASS ST, the core and safety detent were coated in NP3+, Long/Short Levers
Magpul CTR Milspec Stock
Limbsaver for Magpul Stock
Executive Ordinance G10 Grip
V7 Weapon System Titanium Grip Screw

Mag Tactical Upper Receiver
V7 Weapon Systems Aluminum Forward Assist
V7 Weapon Systems Lightweight Dust Cover
V7 Weapon Systems Lightweight Dust Cover Pin
JP Enterprises Full Mass bolt carrier group
POF Rollercam with DI gas key
Spikes Tactical Ion Bonded gas ring set
LWRC Advanced Bolt
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium firing pin
Raptor Charging Handle, shaft coated in Nickel Boron
Noveske 14.5" Skinny Barrel cut/pinned flash suppressor to an overall length of 16.1"
B.E. Meyers 249 Flash Suppressor
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium .625" gas block, pinned in place
BCM KMR 13" Rail
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium Barrel Nut
V7 Weapon Systems Titanium Mounting Hardware
V7 Weapon Systems Keymod QD Sling Mount
Spikes Tactical Billet Back Up Iron Sight Set
Aimpoint T1, 2moa on an Absolutely co-witness LaRue mount without throw levers
KAC Aimpoint T1 Battery Cap
RailScales G10 Keymod Rail Covers, Dragon Scales and Peaks and Valleys
IWC Inline Keymod Mount
IWC Backbone Light Body
Surefire Scout 500 Lumen Lamp Head
Surefire unshrouded Tailcap
BlueForceGear Padded QD Sling







5/11/2016 7:28:19 AM EDT
[#14]
lol dude - ditch all those panels
Isaiah 1:18 - "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD: "though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow"
5/11/2016 10:37:10 PM EDT
[#15]
Never. Always liked the full length handguard on the M16A2. Plus, G10 stays really cool during heavy firing.
5/17/2016 4:50:07 PM EDT
[#16]
My new build comes in a hair over 6 lbs.
5/17/2016 5:19:54 PM EDT
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Never. Always liked the full length handguard on the M16A2. Plus, G10 stays really cool during heavy firing.
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That is well over $300 worth of Rail Scales
5/17/2016 10:42:09 PM EDT
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That is well over $300 worth of Rail Scales
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Originally Posted By StrangerDanger:
Never. Always liked the full length handguard on the M16A2. Plus, G10 stays really cool during heavy firing.


That is well over $300 worth of Rail Scales



And totally diminishes the lightweight of the KMR.
5/17/2016 11:55:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: StrangerDanger][Edited] [#19]
Relax Bernie - I got them when they ran a sale.

Overweight? Yeah, terrible being at 6 pounds with an optic, light and a full mass carrier.
5/18/2016 8:36:32 AM EDT
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Here is my Javelin, 4.11 oz.  w/o optic.  I swapped out the MFT furniture with Magpul and opted for the Magpul Pros rather than the DD fixed. I also went with a VI light weight BCG.





TXPO
5/18/2016 5:28:37 PM EDT
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And totally diminishes the lightweight of the KMR.
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Originally Posted By lofie:
Originally Posted By StrangerDanger:
Never. Always liked the full length handguard on the M16A2. Plus, G10 stays really cool during heavy firing.


That is well over $300 worth of Rail Scales



And totally diminishes the lightweight of the KMR.


Had to cover up all those dicks.
6/11/2016 8:28:15 AM EDT
[#22]
If you are in the Huntington, WV area check out Herd Tactical. www.herdtactical.com 304-302-0509
6/17/2016 1:47:12 PM EDT
[#23]
Just finished two builds, the 204 Ruger (18" WC) came in at 5.2 pounds and the 556 came in at 3.16 pounds.

Complete 556 upper 2.278 pounds or 36.45 ounces, total weight right now is 3.16 pounds.

Have to get to 48 ounces to be @ 3 pounds. Think I can get a lighter muzzle brake, a lighter CF handguard and a lighter pistol grip. Maybe a lighter buffer too.


Upper:
Polymer upper receiver @ 4.10 ounces
Titanium brake @ 1.2 oz.
Faxon Ultra light weight 556 1:7 twist 16 inch mid length barrel. @ 19.4 ounces
Whiskey Arms lite carrier 3.91 ounces  
Rubber City adjustable carrier key
bolt+ titanium firing pin+ cam pin + 2.04 ounces (BCG 5.95 oz.)
Cobra Tactical 9 inch Mid 2.4 ounces plus 1.00 oz. Clark Custom bbl. nut = 3.40 oz. with 3 titanium screws
2A 0.625 titanium gas block 0.65
generic charging handle 1.15 oz

Lower: Complete lower @ 14.10 ounces
New Frontier lower
NF polymer down pins
Smoker Composites buffer tube/ stock
generic spring
generic buffer
Accu-group trigger (polymer)
Mag K @ 1.7 oz
V7 Ti grip screw



6/17/2016 7:13:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Tech-Com:
Originally Posted By muvef:


Impressive.
Thanks here it is in its home

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82405

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82406

http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=82404
 

Ok now that is on a whole new level of awesomeness
6/19/2016 12:28:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By breastroker:
Just finished two builds, the 204 Ruger (18" WC) came in at 5.2 pounds and the 556 came in at 3.16 pounds.

Complete 556 upper 2.278 pounds or 36.45 ounces, total weight right now is 3.16 pounds.

Have to get to 48 ounces to be @ 3 pounds. Think I can get a lighter muzzle brake, a lighter CF handguard and a lighter pistol grip. Maybe a lighter buffer too.


Upper:
Polymer upper receiver @ 4.10 ounces
Titanium brake @ 1.2 oz.
Faxon Ultra light weight 556 1:7 twist 16 inch mid length barrel. @ 19.4 ounces
Whiskey Arms lite carrier 3.91 ounces  
Rubber City adjustable carrier key
bolt+ titanium firing pin+ cam pin + 2.04 ounces (BCG 5.95 oz.)
Cobra Tactical 9 inch Mid 2.4 ounces plus 1.00 oz. Clark Custom bbl. nut = 3.40 oz. with 3 titanium screws
2A 0.625 titanium gas block 0.65
generic charging handle 1.15 oz

Lower: Complete lower @ 14.10 ounces
New Frontier lower
NF polymer down pins
Smoker Composites buffer tube/ stock
generic spring
generic buffer
Accu-group trigger (polymer)
Mag K @ 1.7 oz
V7 Ti grip screw

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/brasse/Upper36.45oz_zps5v4aefc9.jpg

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Impressive. I have a very similar build that is right at 4lbs with an rmr on it. I am going to revisit my build soon as I finally bought a Balios lite reciever set.

I have all of the lightest parts possible so I am now looking for a light trigger or complete fcg. Right now I am running a alg trigger and a JP speed hammer.

I wonder if anyone makes a titanium trigger. That would be sweet.
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6/23/2016 2:18:42 PM EDT
[#26]
At 7lbs 2oz empty, I thought I was doing OK with my build.

14.5" GP pencil barrel / samson foreend.

Nothing too slick. I knew it would come in a touch heavier than a DI gun with the piston stuff and thicker gas block.

But after seeing some weights achieved on here with 16" carbines, I'm getting itchy to figure out how to get my rifle into the upper 5lbs range without spending a car payment :)
6/26/2016 11:42:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JerDerv][Edited] [#27]
Upper: 53.00oz or 3lbs 5oz or 3.31lbs
Aero Precision no FA upper receiver. 6.1oz
AIM Lightweight NIB BCG 8.9oz
Anderson Mil spec CH 1.0oz
V7 Port door 0.4oz
Faxon 16" 4150 Pencil barrel 19.6oz
Spikes Melonite gas tube 0.8oz
2A Titanium gas block 0.8oz
ALG 13" V2 handguard 11.70oz
DSA Titanium A2 Flash Hider 1.2oz
Magpul MBUS G2 2.5oz

Lower: 30.8oz or 1lb 14.8oz or 1.92lbs
PSA Built lower. EPT Trigger, lightened hammer. ALG Purple hammer spring 18.6oz
Modified Magpul K grip with V7 TI screw 2.2oz
Modified Magpul MOE Stock 5.3oz
Carbine Buffer 2.9oz
Wolf XP Spring 1.8oz

TOTAL RIFLE WEIGHT: 83.8oz or 5lbs 3.8oz or 5.23lbs






7/29/2016 8:36:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: dcs12345][Edited] [#28]
BA 16" mid length pencil barrel
Aero Pecision upper with no FA
MFT Minimalist Stock

5lbs 13.9 oz  (not including the bolt catch....I lost the spring) The trigger that came with the PSA lpk is really rough right now.  It grabs a little in the first part of the pull, not that it matters since I will be replacing it with something else.

Let us disappoint the Men who are raising themselves upon the ruin of this Country.
~John Adams
8/19/2016 6:54:50 PM EDT
[#29]
Just clicked buy it now on this 5.8lb beauty:

</a>2016-08-19_05-41-02 by Chrazy-Chris, on Flickr" />

Weight according to this article http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/test-midwest-industries-m-lok-223/#midwest-mlok-lead
8/19/2016 11:28:01 PM EDT
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Just clicked buy it now on this 5.8lb beauty:

http://<a href=https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7502/28476698903_1f9b91ca8b_c.jpg</a>2016-08-19_05-41-02 by Chrazy-Chris, on Flickr" />

Weight according to this article http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/test-midwest-industries-m-lok-223/#midwest-mlok-lead
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Nice buy. Good platform for future weight savings too. Simple steps could get you down to 5lb easy
WANTED: Clear or Smoked PMAG and Rare Larue Tactical DIllos. PM me

TN Squire
8/20/2016 1:50:48 AM EDT
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Nice buy. Good platform for future weight savings too. Simple steps could get you down to 5lb easy
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Originally Posted By Chrazy-Chris:
Just clicked buy it now on this 5.8lb beauty:

http://<a href=https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7502/28476698903_1f9b91ca8b_c.jpg</a>2016-08-19_05-41-02 by Chrazy-Chris, on Flickr" />

Weight according to this article http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/test-midwest-industries-m-lok-223/#midwest-mlok-lead


Nice buy. Good platform for future weight savings too. Simple steps could get you down to 5lb easy


What are the key components you'd recommend?
8/20/2016 2:57:01 AM EDT
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What are the key components you'd recommend?
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Originally Posted By Jwood562:
Originally Posted By Chrazy-Chris:
Just clicked buy it now on this 5.8lb beauty:

http://<a href=https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7502/28476698903_1f9b91ca8b_c.jpg</a>2016-08-19_05-41-02 by Chrazy-Chris, on Flickr" />

Weight according to this article http://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/test-midwest-industries-m-lok-223/#midwest-mlok-lead


Nice buy. Good platform for future weight savings too. Simple steps could get you down to 5lb easy


What are the key components you'd recommend?
Super aluminum and titanium lower and upper parts. Start here at V7 and then go here for all else.
"Some folks should just stick with Glocks.....pistols for the mechanically inept."- gwitness

RIP Grin! 10/09/2015

NorCal_LEO issued nickname: Tombstone
8/20/2016 1:38:23 PM EDT
[#33]
Not the lightest, but still a classic.

Stick

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8/20/2016 2:39:45 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Stickman:
Not the lightest, but still a classic.

https://65.media.tumblr.com/df059b5fb6abc6cb3a77ffdf4b6d5c87/tumblr_oc7yawW0Fu1rrcg2fo1_1280.jpg
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Is that a law side folder? I know I've said this about other pics but that might actually be the sexiest rifle I've ever seen you post stick something about the classic lines in a carbine just appeals to me
Dextra gladius, leva scutuum, corpore honor. "In the right hand the sword, in the left the shield, in ourselves honor;"
8/20/2016 2:56:58 PM EDT
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14.5 PISTON setup. With optics 5 lbs 0.1 oz (aimpoint t2 + qd mount), without optics 4 lbs 11.1 oz:


8/20/2016 3:03:58 PM EDT
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14.5 PISTON setup. With optics 5 lbs 0.1 oz (aimpoint t2 + qd mount), without optics 4 lbs 11.1 oz:
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Is that an elf trigger? If so, did you get a weight of the unit before dropping it in?
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8/20/2016 3:07:11 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ahrion:
14.5 PISTON setup. With optics 5 lbs 0.1 oz (aimpoint t2 + qd mount), without optics 4 lbs 11.1 oz:
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/4ooi6csmn/" target="_blank">https://s3.postimg.org/7irnjsusz/IMG_20160811_203343.jpg</a>
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/f7bzj7e67/" target="_blank">https://s3.postimg.org/iqxx90gw3/IMG_20160811_203515.jpg</a>
<a href="https://postimg.org/image/st92nsgor/" target="_blank">https://s9.postimg.org/bsq6f43nj/Lr_Mobile1005_2016_1014920074000191735.jpg</a>

Yes it is, but I forgot the weight of it. But I do know it's about .2 oz heavier than. A mil spec trigger, especially when you add the bottom plate that protects the receiver.
8/21/2016 12:47:32 AM EDT
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Is that a law side folder? I know I've said this about other pics but that might actually be the sexiest rifle I've ever seen you post stick something about the classic lines in a carbine just appeals to me
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Originally Posted By Stickman:
Not the lightest, but still a classic.

https://65.media.tumblr.com/df059b5fb6abc6cb3a77ffdf4b6d5c87/tumblr_oc7yawW0Fu1rrcg2fo1_1280.jpg


Is that a law side folder? I know I've said this about other pics but that might actually be the sexiest rifle I've ever seen you post stick something about the classic lines in a carbine just appeals to me




Negative, not a side folder, though I confess that might be pretty slick.  
Stick

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12/13/2016 2:14:41 PM EDT
[#39]
bump
"Don't be upset by the results you didn't get with the work you didn't do."
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12/20/2016 4:23:38 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By breastroker:
Upper:
Polymer upper receiver @ 4.10 ounces
Titanium brake @ 1.2 oz.
Faxon Ultra light weight 556 1:7 twist 16 inch mid length barrel. @ 19.4 ounces
Whiskey Arms lite carrier 3.91 ounces  
Rubber City adjustable carrier key
bolt+ titanium firing pin+ cam pin + 2.04 ounces (BCG 5.95 oz.)
Cobra Tactical 9 inch Mid 2.4 ounces plus 1.00 oz. Clark Custom bbl. nut = 3.40 oz. with 3 titanium screws
2A 0.625 titanium gas block 0.65
generic charging handle 1.15 oz

Lower: Complete lower @ 14.10 ounces
New Frontier lower
NF polymer down pins
Smoker Composites buffer tube/ stock
generic spring
generic buffer
Accu-group trigger (polymer)
Mag K @ 1.7 oz
V7 Ti grip screw
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That is an impressive build list isn't it. I don't think I've seen a lighter complete rifle at 3lb. 2.16oz. (I haven't read this whole thread) I have a few questions about it. Could you post a picture of it put together please (both sides would be nice). The pistol grip on it, has it been lightened? What brand polymer upper is it at 4.1oz.? Does it have forward assist, brass deflector? How does it shoot have you had any problems? And finally could you put a number in there (how much money you have in it) just a total, not itemized. I think before you're done you'll be in the 2's. AMAZING!
1/16/2017 3:36:57 PM EDT
[#41]
That's a great lamp!!  Love it
1/16/2017 3:50:57 PM EDT
[#42]
I'm amazed at some of the weights shown on this thread.  Very nice builds!

May not be the place for this question......
Got to thinking it would be fun to graph how cost per ounce of a rifle goes up (Exponentially) as the weight hits a certain point and goes down.  I would bet cost per ounce really starts to jump once you drop below 6 lbs on a build.
1/16/2017 8:05:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CustomBuilder][Edited] [#43]
That's really a very good question. I'm currently assembling a lightweight and it's seemingly ended up costing dollars per gram of weight savings on the small parts. I didn't actually calculate the cost yet, but it has crossed my mind as dollars per gram. I didn't want to go "full retard" anal on the cost.  A quick example: a Tripwire lightweight charging handle costs $65.00 plus tax and shipping (We'll use $5.00). For 70.00 you get your TLW handle and it weighs 1.0oz./28.0g.  An Aim surplus charging handle costs $15.95 plus the $5 there you get a std. mil-spec charging handle for $20.95. It weighs about 31-32 grams. In this case the Tripwire handle costs $49.05 more than the plain standard handle, and you saved 4 grams maximum. You have to weigh them they are all within a range of about a gram on handles. You traded $49.05 dollars for 4 grams of weight savings. That' is a cost of $12.26 per gram. A little high.  I'm not going to figure the cost of my rifle that way for a total dollar amount spent per gram saved or cost. This is a one-time, one shot, make it how I want it, don't cut any corners or get in a hurry build. I don't know if I'm going to be able to make it run right. When the one I'm doing is finished I will post pictures, the weight, the cost and a supplier/thanks to list. -CB

ETA: I'm hoping the participation in this thread picks up a little.
1/16/2017 8:26:43 PM EDT
[#44]


New upper receiver configuration for my 3Gun rifle.
Faxon 18" gunner barrel with Superlative Arms adjustable gas and a Seekins NOXs rail on an Aero no FA upper with JP LMOS.

Weight without the scope is 97.3 oz.

My next project is a sub 6lb. rifle with MRO, light and back up sights.
Originally Posted By System Message:
Why can't you guys participate in a simple discussion about some guy's mom making a porno without violating the COC? This is why we can't have nice things.
1/17/2017 9:21:54 PM EDT
[#45]
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Originally Posted By WhiteDingo:
http://i.imgur.com/IxasRPi.jpg

New upper receiver configuration for my 3Gun rifle.
Faxon 18" gunner barrel with Superlative Arms adjustable gas and a Seekins NOXs rail on an Aero no FA upper with JP LMOS.

Weight without the scope is 97.3 oz.

My next project is a sub 6lb. rifle with MRO, light and back up sights.
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Quick diet, good way to lose 4.5oz.
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Originally Posted By System Message:
Why can't you guys participate in a simple discussion about some guy's mom making a porno without violating the COC? This is why we can't have nice things.
2/12/2017 12:17:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CustomBuilder][Edited] [#46]
2017 Lightweight includes collapsible stock, forward assist, port door, brass deflector, compensator, and provisions for BUIS, bipod or forward grip, sling mount, or whatever else might go out on the front rails. None of the parts have been cannibalized, drilled, ground, filed, dremeled, shaved or otherwise for the purpose of weight reduction. Weighs in at 3.58 pounds. My cost is $1,778.09.

2/12/2017 5:54:46 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By CustomBuilder:
2017 Lightweight includes collapsible stock, forward assist, port door, brass deflector, compensator, and provisions for BUIS, bipod or forward grip, sling mount, or whatever else might go out on the front rails. None of the parts have been cannibalized, drilled, ground, filed, dremeled, shaved or otherwise for the purpose of weight reduction. Weighs in at 3.58 pounds. My cost is $1,778.09.

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Is the upper receiver poly? I used to have one of those plum crazy lowers back in the day, sold it then found out there was some kind of recall on them! It's actually a pretty cool looking stick man.
Dextra gladius, leva scutuum, corpore honor. "In the right hand the sword, in the left the shield, in ourselves honor;"
2/12/2017 7:14:42 PM EDT
[#48]
SPIKES LOWER, PSA UPPER, MI 12' RAIL. AIM LW 8.94 OZ, FORTIS 1.45 OZ, AIMPOINT H-1, AMERICAN DEFENCE RISER, MAGPUL GRIP, ERGO GRIP, FORTIS RED COMP.  Total weight is 6LBS 1OZ
2/12/2017 7:18:31 PM EDT
[#49]
PSA LW SS BARRREL.
2/12/2017 7:22:08 PM EDT
[#50]
Beautiful gun you have there!!!

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