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Posted: 2/13/2013 4:54:06 PM EDT
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After screwing around for almost a year, I finally have completed my first SBR.
It is an 8.2" Noveske 300Blk with an AAC 762sdn-6. Throughout, I wanted it to get no heavier than necessary. Before the suppressor got here (Last week) the gun was perfectly balanced. Obviously, the can throws it off. So, I am debating adding a UBR or similar stock to replace the Sopmod Bravo that is on there now. I am just sort of debating it. I mean, I hate to add weight but I think I'd prefer better overall balance even if it means it is heavier. It is a range toy an HD weapon. It will wear a red dot sometimes for training/practice inside 100 yards, and will wear a Razor 1-6 sometimes for shooting beyond a couple hundred yards, but it is not a duty weapon. Just curious how others have addressed this. Here it is currently. 
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You've been making posts about this SBR and can for a long time now. It's good to see it has paid off. It's a great looking rifle! I went through the same thing with a different SBR that I used to have. It was front-heavy so I put on a UBR. I really like the UBR, but I just did not like the trade-off. It was balanced better, but it was noticeably heavier. Now, I also have a 300 BLK SBR with the same can and I have a CTR stock. I had lightweight in mind, but after adding everything I thought necessary, it ended up being 9.5 pounds (light, sling, 30 rounds of 220 grain, Aimpoint, etc.). For a rifle, it's really not heavy, but when it is stripped down, but still loaded, it is over 2 pounds lighter. It feels almost toy-like. Since you have storage in that stock, try adding stuff to the stock to get it heavier and see for yourself if the trade-off between balance and weight is worth dumping the money into a $200+ stock.
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You've been making posts about this SBR and can for a long time now. It's good to see it has paid off. It's a great looking rifle! I went through the same thing with a different SBR that I used to have. It was front-heavy so I put on a UBR. I really like the UBR, but I just did not like the trade-off. It was balanced better, but it was noticeably heavier. Now, I also have a 300 BLK SBR with the same can and I have a CTR stock. I had lightweight in mind, but after adding everything I thought necessary, it ended up being 9.5 pounds (light, sling, 30 rounds of 220 grain, Aimpoint, etc.). For a rifle, it's really not heavy, but when it is stripped down, but still loaded, it is over 2 pounds lighter. It feels almost toy-like. Since you have storage in that stock, try adding stuff to the stock to get it heavier and see for yourself if the trade-off between balance and weight is worth dumping the money into a $200+ stock. Thanks, and I am real pleased with the way it turned out as well. As for the storage in the stock, pictured is actually a Sopmod Bravo. Not the standard Sopmod. So, no storage. I went ahead and ordered an FDE UBR just now. Should have it in a few days and I will just try them out side by side. I have a buddy wanting an FDE Sopmod for a build and if I like the UBR on this setup I will let him get the Sopmod Bravo. I may end up same as you, and prefer a slight imbalance with the can instead of additional weight, but I think I want to try it out. And I have always loved the UBR's for their brute strength anyway. |
It seems like the balance on your gun should be spot-on. You and I have a pretty similar setup. SDN-6, FUG, T1, Troy sights, SOPMOD (although I have the normal version), super lightweight handguard...
Even with the silencer on mine, balance is behind the barrel nut. The main difference I see is that I don't have a flashlight on mine. Flashlights have their purpose, but if you want to fix the balance on your gun, toss that flashlight on a handgun and I think you'll be pleased with the result. |
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It seems like the balance on your gun should be spot-on. You and I have a pretty similar setup. SDN-6, FUG, T1, Troy sights, SOPMOD (although I have the normal version), super lightweight handguard... http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd519/generalpurpose87/SBR/82_zpsdc6bb171.jpg Even with the silencer on mine, balance is behind the barrel nut. The main difference I see is that I don't have a flashlight on mine. Flashlights have their purpose, but if you want to fix the balance on your gun, toss that flashlight on a handgun and I think you'll be pleased with the result. Nice looking weapon, and thanks. This one of mine is going to end up spendinga a lot of time as a bedside gun. It needs a light. But I do have an Inforce light that is lighter than the Surefire, maybe I can seal them. |
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