Another 6 LB 15 OZ .308 with next to nothing recoil:
What kind of buffer system do you have in there?Another 6 LB 15 OZ .308 with next to nothing recoil:
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Another 6 LB 15 OZ .308 with next to nothing recoil:
A week ago I would've said the same thing. A Proof CF 16" 308 is 2lbs. A Wilson "Ranger" contour weighs the same. A Rainier weighs 8oz more. And there are variations in between. But that doesn't make a 9lb gun into a 6lb gun. Go to VSeven's website are check out their 22oz receiver set, titanium BCGs, magnesium foreends, and titanium lower parts and gas blocks. But these are $4K AR10's.As I learn more about the AR platform, I'm reasoning that this comes down to the balance between weight reduction of the rifle and tuning of the operating system.
So, a lightweight barrel is most of the weight savings, and would increase felt recoil, while a long(er) gas system, lighter BCG, heavier buffer/spring will decrease it. I suppose gas port size and the muzzle break are also factors.
On this particular build, did you already have a tried and true formula, or did you have to figure this one out from scratch?
I definitely enjoy seeing his builds. Been thinking about paying his shop a visit if he has a storefront.A week ago I would've said the same thing. A Proof CF 16" 308 is 2lbs. A Wilson "Ranger" contour weighs the same. A Rainier weighs 8oz more. And there are variations in between. But that doesn't make a 9lb gun into a 6lb gun. Go to VSeven's website are check out their 22oz receiver set, titanium BCGs, magnesium foreends, and titanium lower parts and gas blocks. But these are $4K AR10's.
If you've followed MSTNs builds you'll see he's been up to these types of builds for a hot minute.
I wonder if V Seven is using some special sauce in their handguards? I remember when BCM was using magnesium they had the lightest rails around, but they bent easily, and they switched to aluminum, calling it the KMR-A (they still make a big deal of the "alpha" on their product page, too).16" 308 barrels
Proof CF - 2lbs 3oz
Proof Steel - 2lbs 8oz
Rainier Ultra Match fluted - 2 lbs 10oz
Rainier Match - 2lbs 8oz
Rainier Select - 2lbs 5oz
Criterion Hybrid - 2lbs 5oz
Wilson Recon - 2lbs 0oz
Wilson Ranger - 2lbs 3oz
VSeven 16" w/ titanium gas block - 2lbs
A Proof Carbon is about 0 to 7 ounces lighter than the barrels I was looking to use. I would argue the biggest weight savings is in the optic and furniture. But all those things being equal, speaking strictly of the build itself, it really seems like if you want to shave real weight off it has to come from the receiver, handguard, and BCG. And maybe an aggregate of all the small parts if you can afford to go titanium.
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To compare 15" hanguards:
VSeven 15" magnesium handguard weighs 7oz
Wilson 14.6" handguard weighs 12.8oz
SLR Ion Lite 15" weighs 12.7oz
A VSeven magnesium handguard is half the weight of a conventional handguard and easily makes up for even the heaviest of barrels listed above.
I don't know. XLR makes a magnesium chassis now tooI wonder if V Seven is using some special sauce in their handguards? I remember when BCM was using magnesium they had the lightest rails around, but they bent easily, and they switched to aluminum, calling it the KMR-A (they still make a big deal of the "alpha" on their product page, too).
Who makes that bipod? ThanksThis is our version of a Ar15, just a little different. We made the upper the serialized receiver as it houses the buffer tube now. This is a heavier platform designed for precision. The rifle below is still a work in progress. This uses all AR parts internally, including the barrel, bolt/carrier, recoil system(carbine length) trigger group and mag. Early testing shows its a very solid platform and can handle bull barrels with ease.
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The bipod is a UTG Mlock design. It is very rigid and I think made in the USA at their new and incredible plant.Who makes that bipod? Thanks
I suddenly feel like I need a better paying job.
You have fine taste in weapons sir.
Thank You!You have fine taste in weapons sir.
@MSTNThe SIG 553 R P, the "Czar of AK's", in 7.62x39:
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Yes, it's a "pistol". 100 total imported into the U.S.
Frohe Weihnachten!
PS: Die Hard is a christmas movie.
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Man Id give a lung for a MP5/10mm
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Brownells BRN-180 (300 blk) on a Radian ADAC lower. The primary arms 3x micro prism has been great from 25-300 yards.
I like the 1 prism, the 3x prism has very little eye relief. I mounted one of the 3x and immediately took it off. I ordered another 1x from primary arms.ACSS reticle ?
Been seriously considering grabbing up one of the PA prisms..
They look to be fairly nice mini-magnified optics for the money.
SICKanother shout for the PA 1X, I put the 9mm version on my AP5K instead of a red dot and I'm really impressed by the clarity, construction, usable eye relief/eye box- also that they included an adjustable diopter eyepiece....
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The Osprey 45 ? Other than a 22, it's my only pistol can, so it ( along with a hand full of pistons), goes on whatever I'm shooting that day. I'm trying to find a Resilient RS9 or a Ca$h 9 in stock to dedicate to my PCCsSICK
Care to elaborate on what made you choose that can specifically?
CMP still mail these direct to your house?CMP Special. Loved having it delivered to me at work!!
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Yes, afaik. I got this 5 or 6 years ago.CMP still mail these direct to your house?
CMP Special. Loved having it delivered to me at work!!
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Fuck yeah…CMP still mail these direct to your house?