I have a armalite ssass 7.62 that I use for night vision hog hunting. With all the equipment on it the gun is to heavy to free hand. You must use shooting sticks to be accurate. Is there a reliable,lighter 7.62 that would still alow for the equipment(suppressor,torch,etc.). Any suggestions,ideas appreciated.
Lighter 7.62
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Larue Predetar 762 is 7.75 lbs. Your sass is 11.25 lbs. Don't know how much 3 lbs is going to help.
Larue Predetar 762 is 7.75 lbs. Your sass is 11.25 lbs. Don't know how much 3 lbs is going to help.
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Stop complaining. My P308 weighs 18lbs with a full mag as you see it in the image below.
Stop complaining. My P308 weighs 18lbs with a full mag as you see it in the image below.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OBXLongRange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Larue Predetar 762 is 7.75 lbs. Your sass is 11.25 lbs. Don't know how much 3 lbs is going to help. </div></div>that would be my vote as well or build a 16" slimmer profile barreled upper.armalites ar10t carbine upper would lighten things up a bit and still get the job done.and when you decide to do some long range action,just throw the sass upper back on.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OBXLongRange</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Larue Predetar 762 is 7.75 lbs. Your sass is 11.25 lbs. Don't know how much 3 lbs is going to help. </div></div>that would be my vote as well or build a 16" slimmer profile barreled upper.armalites ar10t carbine upper would lighten things up a bit and still get the job done.and when you decide to do some long range action,just throw the sass upper back on.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stop complaining. My P308 weighs 18lbs with a full mag as you see it in the image below. </div></div>You're not carrying yours around to hunt free handed like he is though Kill.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stop complaining. My P308 weighs 18lbs with a full mag as you see it in the image below. </div></div>You're not carrying yours around to hunt free handed like he is though Kill.
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The weight of AR-10's is the only thing that keeps me from building one, I will just stick with AR-15's to shave weight.
The weight of AR-10's is the only thing that keeps me from building one, I will just stick with AR-15's to shave weight.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stop complaining. My P308 weighs 18lbs with a full mag as you see it in the image below. </div></div>You're not carrying yours around to hunt free handed like he is though Kill.</div></div>
This year, I will be.
LoL
Something tells me I'll be doing more sitting (in a stand) than walking though. LoL
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KillShot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Stop complaining. My P308 weighs 18lbs with a full mag as you see it in the image below. </div></div>You're not carrying yours around to hunt free handed like he is though Kill.</div></div>
This year, I will be.
Something tells me I'll be doing more sitting (in a stand) than walking though. LoL
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Seriously, Hit The Gym. I have been playing sports my whole life but I have also always worked out. Lifting weights will not only make you feel better but you will have more confidnece and you will look better. Just saying as far as carrying your gun goes if you are lifting you are getting STRONGER which makes the gun LIGHTER. My experience anyways.
Seriously, Hit The Gym. I have been playing sports my whole life but I have also always worked out. Lifting weights will not only make you feel better but you will have more confidnece and you will look better. Just saying as far as carrying your gun goes if you are lifting you are getting STRONGER which makes the gun LIGHTER. My experience anyways.
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Hunted with my 15lb GAP10 this year and thats something i will never do again. Next year i will be carrying a 6.8 AR15.
Hunted with my 15lb GAP10 this year and thats something i will never do again. Next year i will be carrying a 6.8 AR15.
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I put together a yhm 6.8 this year with a 16" fluted barrel and it is definitely my go to hunting rifle now. Much lighter than the LR 308 or remington vls I was hunting with.
I put together a yhm 6.8 this year with a 16" fluted barrel and it is definitely my go to hunting rifle now. Much lighter than the LR 308 or remington vls I was hunting with.
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You're not going to be able to drop that much weight per a scale, but you can change the center of gravity. I suppose your suppressor is attached to a 20" or longer? go to 16 or shorter, much less torque. Better yet, go to one of the titanium suppressors, use a 10 round mag instead of a 20. There are lighter rails out there, and their gas block system has some extra mass to it, but you won't gain that much.
Weight management.
You're not going to be able to drop that much weight per a scale, but you can change the center of gravity. I suppose your suppressor is attached to a 20" or longer? go to 16 or shorter, much less torque. Better yet, go to one of the titanium suppressors, use a 10 round mag instead of a 20. There are lighter rails out there, and their gas block system has some extra mass to it, but you won't gain that much.
Weight management.
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I started hunting with ar10's using an AR10-T. Loaded with 24" heavy stainless barrel it was HEAVY! After two years I move to a semi heavy 20" for another 6 years and now went to a medium weight 18" barrel and rarely throw the suppressor on it. It is still 12 pounds but is not that bad because it balances well, offhand shots are smooth too. I did play with a 9 pound ar10 for a while but decided a few pounds for more accuracy was worth it.
I started hunting with ar10's using an AR10-T. Loaded with 24" heavy stainless barrel it was HEAVY! After two years I move to a semi heavy 20" for another 6 years and now went to a medium weight 18" barrel and rarely throw the suppressor on it. It is still 12 pounds but is not that bad because it balances well, offhand shots are smooth too. I did play with a 9 pound ar10 for a while but decided a few pounds for more accuracy was worth it.
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Have not seen any reviews and wouldn't think it's built anywhere near as well or shoots as good as say a JP or LaRue hunting AR but Christensen Arms lists the weight on their CA-10 between 6 & 8 pounds, depending on options
Have not seen any reviews and wouldn't think it's built anywhere near as well or shoots as good as say a JP or LaRue hunting AR but Christensen Arms lists the weight on their CA-10 between 6 & 8 pounds, depending on options
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTw4XYUi8UY&feature=related
Just saw this from Shot over at M4carbine. the new LMT MWS LM8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTw4XYUi8UY&feature=related
Just saw this from Shot over at M4carbine. the new LMT MWS LM8
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you are describing the SCAR 17...
But the Larue PredatAR (or up coming PredatOBR) might fit the bill
you are describing the SCAR 17...
But the Larue PredatAR (or up coming PredatOBR) might fit the bill
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JP LRP-07 is fairly light, love mine. No exp. using a suppressor on it. I've seen a couple of .223 AR's that weighed almost as much. The KAC EMC is in the same weight range. JP has a very nice trigger, good rifle.
JP LRP-07 is fairly light, love mine. No exp. using a suppressor on it. I've seen a couple of .223 AR's that weighed almost as much. The KAC EMC is in the same weight range. JP has a very nice trigger, good rifle.
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DPMS LR-308L weighs 7.9lbs empty, has a rifle length 18" barrel, and shoots tiny bitty groups. All for a princely sum of $1200. Get an upper or the entire rifle and be done with the dumb shit.
DPMS LR-308L weighs 7.9lbs empty, has a rifle length 18" barrel, and shoots tiny bitty groups. All for a princely sum of $1200. Get an upper or the entire rifle and be done with the dumb shit.
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I could shoot both of these rifles off hand without problems, I do not lift weights and am just active. I find longer stands where I would raise and lower the rifle more often would fatigue me with the 18" with the can, the 16" bare was a breeze and only a few pounds over my AR-15. I added pics to give a sense of the difference and you can see where the weight is on these.
I could shoot both of these rifles off hand without problems, I do not lift weights and am just active. I find longer stands where I would raise and lower the rifle more often would fatigue me with the 18" with the can, the 16" bare was a breeze and only a few pounds over my AR-15. I added pics to give a sense of the difference and you can see where the weight is on these.
