Hello again.
I am thinking about making up an AR with the lightest 16" barrel available from Model 1 sales, and a Cav. arms lower.  I am thinking about using an aluminum free float tube (if that is not a problem...) and an A3 upper.   Scoped of course.

Am I "thinkiing right?  Would there be any problems with such a rig?  If I do this, what kind of accuracy can I expect with good handloads.  The barels have a 1-9 twist.  and they are very light weight.  I don't mind using Sierra match bullets and best quality loads.  I just want accuracy,  but if I can get it with a super light rifle, so much the better.  

I like the idea of such a light weight gun, but I don't think I would have as much use for it if it won't shoot well.  I will use it mostly on very small varmints (prairie dogs)  and some times on skunks and foxes, with some coyotes thrown in from time to time.  A lot of shots would be in the 200-300 yard range.

For all you folks out there that have a LOT more experience than I do...........what do you think?

Light usually means less accurate (flame on 's).  If you want a 300 m tack driver, you might want to look at a varmint rig in 24" - Heavy, but accurate.  Got glass?

IO1