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Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
Isn't a milspec stock lighter than the Battle Link stock? What is the lightest stock available? Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
Originally Posted By ajclune:
I already wanted to do a lightweight build for my rifle. I have the mag tactical lower in FDE and an Upper on order also FDE. already put in a Daniel Defense LPK. and I believe Ill be going with the Battle link Minimalist stock. Havent decided on a hand guard but really want a 13-15" with top rail. I know that will add to my weight but I like the site longer radius. will be going with a 16" barrel because I want to keep the ability to change flash suppressors easily and will be adding a silencer if Ohios Silencer Hunting laws go through. Back to the point this thread and the FDE thread will make me put this rifle together faster than Ill want to. Thanks guys. Isn't a milspec stock lighter than the Battle Link stock? What is the lightest stock available? This one appears to be a little on the fat side. 
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Well got most my parts in. And just a hair over 5lbs but thats with a M16 BCG will be swaping for a LMOS. And that's a 16" barrel I have a 14.5 coming.
But didn't have a flash hider or sights yet. So with the parts swap I should be right around the 5lb mark would be nice if I go under. 
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Originally Posted By Lohe:
Well got most my parts in. And just a hair over 5lbs but thats with a M16 BCG will be swaping for a LMOS. And that's a 16" barrel I have a 14.5 coming. But didn't have a flash hider or sights yet. So with the parts swap I should be right around the 5lb mark would be nice if I go under. <a href="http://s255.photobucket.com/user/lohe123/media/17A2EBC0-E762-405E-99C4-E6E8DF8D15EC_zpskofzu0fe.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/lohe123/17A2EBC0-E762-405E-99C4-E6E8DF8D15EC_zpskofzu0fe.jpg</a> Specs? |
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Originally Posted By JoshAston:
As soon as they release their non-FA model, I'll be getting a couple. Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
Mag tactical upper on it's way. As soon as they release their non-FA model, I'll be getting a couple. +1 |
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Originally Posted By PursuitSS:
+1 Originally Posted By PursuitSS:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
Mag tactical upper on it's way. As soon as they release their non-FA model, I'll be getting a couple. +1 I got an e-mail from them a few days ago saying they are definitely going to make them, no ETA though. |
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Originally Posted By JoshAston:
I got an e-mail from them a few days ago saying they are definitely going to make them, no ETA though. Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Originally Posted By PursuitSS:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
Mag tactical upper on it's way. As soon as they release their non-FA model, I'll be getting a couple. +1 I got an e-mail from them a few days ago saying they are definitely going to make them, no ETA though.  Worth the wait!
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Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
If someone were to build a 10" Barreled Ar with a pistol positioned gas block and a 3.8oz boomfab carrier - where can run learn about the tricks to properly setup and run such a system? What buffers to be used? A pigtail gas tube? etc. Pistol length gas on a 10" 5.56 barrel is a bad idea. High port pressure coupled with excessive dwell time is just asking for parts to break early. ETA: you'd also have a hard time finding that barrel, I've never seen it as an option on a factory barrel. Also, pigtail gas tubes are a gimmick. Lengthening the gas tube without moving the gas port further down the barrel solves nothing. |
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Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Pistol length gas on a 10" 5.56 barrel is a bad idea. High port pressure coupled with excessive dwell time is just asking for parts to break early. ETA: you'd also have a hard time finding that barrel, I've never seen it as an option on a factory barrel. Also, pigtail gas tubes are a gimmick. Lengthening the gas tube without moving the gas port further down the barrel solves nothing. Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
If someone were to build a 10" Barreled Ar with a pistol positioned gas block and a 3.8oz boomfab carrier - where can run learn about the tricks to properly setup and run such a system? What buffers to be used? A pigtail gas tube? etc. Pistol length gas on a 10" 5.56 barrel is a bad idea. High port pressure coupled with excessive dwell time is just asking for parts to break early. ETA: you'd also have a hard time finding that barrel, I've never seen it as an option on a factory barrel. Also, pigtail gas tubes are a gimmick. Lengthening the gas tube without moving the gas port further down the barrel solves nothing. What length gas system on a 10" 223 barrel would you suggest? EDIT: It is either that or a carbine length. Nothing else would fit. Note I would be running an adjustable gas block as well. |
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Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
What length gas system on a 10" 223 barrel would you suggest? EDIT: It is either that or a carbine length. Nothing else would fit. Note I would be running an adjustable gas block as well. Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
If someone were to build a 10" Barreled Ar with a pistol positioned gas block and a 3.8oz boomfab carrier - where can run learn about the tricks to properly setup and run such a system? What buffers to be used? A pigtail gas tube? etc. Pistol length gas on a 10" 5.56 barrel is a bad idea. High port pressure coupled with excessive dwell time is just asking for parts to break early. ETA: you'd also have a hard time finding that barrel, I've never seen it as an option on a factory barrel. Also, pigtail gas tubes are a gimmick. Lengthening the gas tube without moving the gas port further down the barrel solves nothing. What length gas system on a 10" 223 barrel would you suggest? EDIT: It is either that or a carbine length. Nothing else would fit. Note I would be running an adjustable gas block as well. Carbine. |
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Originally Posted By djkest: I think it would be really awesome if we had some sort of repository for weights for various items. I'm not 100% sure what it would look like or where on ARFCOM it would be posted. AR Parts Weights : Sheet1 |
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Originally Posted By usmcmp:
A little out of date but a start AR Parts Weights: Sheet1
Originally Posted By usmcmp:
Originally Posted By djkest:
I think it would be really awesome if we had some sort of repository for weights for various items. I'm not 100% sure what it would look like or where on ARFCOM it would be posted. AR Parts Weights: Sheet1
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CAV-15 MKII lower w/ standard buffer and spring, SP1 Upper, 9310/FA BCG, DD 16" carbine lightweight barrel, VTAC Sling, tactical electrical tape
6lb 12oz with a primary "optic," sling, and full 30rd mag I'm thinking about butchering up the CAV-15 a bit for a shorter length of pull and a little grip work, and would like to put a MI-FSB light mount on there since I have a TLR-1S that just sits around since I have changed pistol lights. Also contemplating going to a middy. I have a 16" lightweight barrel sitting around and all the handguard parts, just need a FSB pinned and I might try it, would still be under 6 unloaded with a sling, maybe even with a light 
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Speaking of Mag Tactical...
http://www.magtacticalsystems.com/index.php/rifles/product/231-air-15-recon#specs A bit pricey but lightweight out of the box. Cool, but not as fun as doing it yourself. |
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Originally Posted By Lohe:
Well got most my parts in. And just a hair over 5lbs but thats with a M16 BCG will be swaping for a LMOS. And that's a 16" barrel I have a 14.5 coming. But didn't have a flash hider or sights yet. So with the parts swap I should be right around the 5lb mark would be nice if I go under. <a href="http://s255.photobucket.com/user/lohe123/media/17A2EBC0-E762-405E-99C4-E6E8DF8D15EC_zpskofzu0fe.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/lohe123/17A2EBC0-E762-405E-99C4-E6E8DF8D15EC_zpskofzu0fe.jpg</a> Well found the BCG I am going to use. Lighter than the JP lmos. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_12/636363_.html&page=3&anc=6343671#i6343671 |
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Changed MK4 13 for 9.5 LWRC compact for Ultra Compact. Normal lower instead of MEGA ambi. Now well under 6.   |
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Originally Posted By RustedAce:
LWRC compact for Ultra Compact. Now well under 6.
http://i60.tinypic.com/11m6zw1.jpg http://i58.tinypic.com/35ioagy.jpg Couple questions. Could you weight your LWRC compact? They state 7.9 ounces. Also, did you weigh the Ultra-compact stock and hardware seperately? They don't list the weight for the ultra-compact. Thanks. |
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My scale says: Compact: 8oz. Ultra comp: 7.2 UC buffer/ spring: 3.8 (I replaced one of the heavier weights in it with a standard.) standard buffer/ spring: 4.8 Should have weighed the whole kit before I installed it, but its stacked now.
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Originally Posted By Nada-Nada:
Wow. I think I am going to go with the CAR stock at 4.4oz for now. If it bothers me, I will get a different stock, but one under 6 oz. I do like that super compact setup, but not at that weight. Ultra compact buffer tube and internals with a chopped CAR stock. |
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Originally Posted By JoshAston: Ultra compact buffer tube and internals with a chopped CAR stock. You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks.
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Originally Posted By RustedAce:
You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Ultra compact buffer tube and internals with a chopped CAR stock. You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. Or just leave the buffer empty. |
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Originally Posted By RustedAce:
You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Ultra compact buffer tube and internals with a chopped CAR stock. You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. Very nice, thanks for the updates. That's what I'm going for too. Lightweight but still comfortable. If you feel like shaving half ounces off your build, V7 systems has some really cool trick parts available, such as a slick Aluminum Ejection Port Door. I'm saving up for an LWRC Compact stock in FDE. Wishing they would do free shipping or a sale or something. The Battlelink Minimalist is tempting but for some reason I don't think it would be that comfortable, esp with drills. |
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Anyone have any experience with TACCOM ultra light buffer systems?
http://www.taccom3g.com/UL_AR15_RECOIL_SYSTEM.html |
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Has anyone used the spikes bcg that has holes drilled to lighten them? I found a video showing only 3\4 oz savings, but what about felt recoil any experience?
https://www.primaryarms.com/Bolt-Carrier-Group-Spike-s-Lightweight-Nickel-Bo-p/st5bg05.htm |
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Originally Posted By RustedAce: You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Originally Posted By RustedAce: Originally Posted By JoshAston: Ultra compact buffer tube and internals with a chopped CAR stock. You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. |
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Originally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. B5 Bravo stock is about 8 oz and very comfortable imo. Originally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Ultra compact buffer tube and internals with a chopped CAR stock. You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. B5 Bravo stock is about 8 oz and very comfortable imo. Yes the B5 Systems Sopmod Bravo is 8.25 oz LWRC Compact 7.9-8.0 ounces LCRC Ultra Compact : also about 8 oz |
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Originally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. B5 Bravo stock is about 8 oz and very comfortable imo. Originally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Originally Posted By RustedAce:
Originally Posted By JoshAston:
Ultra compact buffer tube and internals with a chopped CAR stock. You could also replace both tungsten weights with steel and save a little more. Im digging my set up though, going for as light as I can and still be comfy/ functional. I can't stand the CAR stocks. B5 Bravo stock is about 8 oz and very comfortable imo. Yes the B5 Systems Sopmod Bravo is 8.25 oz LWRC Compact 7.9-8.0 ounces LCRC Ultra Compact : 7.2 oz |
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Originally Posted By Whhood: I've got 2 B5 Bravos and they both weigh 9.4 on two different scales. Both are painted if that matters? Lil off spec from what the websites tell you I guess. |
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Originally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Mine says 8.96 and my MOE with buttpad is 9.11. Both are painted if that matters? Originally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Originally Posted By Whhood:
I've got 2 B5 Bravos and they both weigh 9.4 on two different scales. Both are painted if that matters? Does your Bravo have the buttpad? |
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Originally Posted By Whhood: Does your Bravo have the buttpad? Originally Posted By Whhood: Originally Posted By jukeboxx13: Originally Posted By Whhood: I've got 2 B5 Bravos and they both weigh 9.4 on two different scales. Both are painted if that matters? Does your Bravo have the buttpad? |
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Originally Posted By paralax:
Has anyone used the spikes bcg that has holes drilled to lighten them? I found a video showing only 3\4 oz savings, but what about felt recoil any experience? https://www.primaryarms.com/Bolt-Carrier-Group-Spike-s-Lightweight-Nickel-Bo-p/st5bg05.htm Look at the top of the page read the BCG link I posted...
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Originally Posted By arjohnson:
<a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/arjohnson/media/DSCF7146_zps855eae99.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/arjohnson/DSCF7146_zps855eae99.jpg</a> that is under 6? |
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Originally Posted By cj3waker: that is under 6? Originally Posted By cj3waker: Originally Posted By arjohnson: <a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/arjohnson/media/DSCF7146_zps855eae99.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/arjohnson/DSCF7146_zps855eae99.jpg</a> that is under 6? |
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