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8/24/2012 8:46:34 AM EDT
I use the term light weight liberally in this case.

But if I wanted to build out the lightest .308 what should I look at?

Further stated...I want a hunting rig. I like the groupings that my remington r-25 shoots. I just dislike the weight.

From either building one...or making changes to my current stock r-25 where could i find weight savings?
8/24/2012 9:15:06 AM EDT
[#1]
Armalite.
 16" lightweight barrel, A2 carry handle upper MOEstock... 8 pounds zero ounces.
8/24/2012 10:01:32 AM EDT
[#2]
Have you searched Lightweight 308 AR build?
8/24/2012 10:56:19 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
Armalite.
 16" lightweight barrel, A2 carry handle upper MOEstock... 8 pounds zero ounces.


That upper may have the straight cut at the rear of the upper receiver.  The Remington is a round corner cut like an AR15.  



OP What length barrel and profile do you have now?
8/25/2012 6:35:21 AM EDT
[#4]
My AP4 is 7.5 - 7.75lbs without optics.  I had the barrel turned down by ADCO, I replaced the handguard with DPMS' carbon fiber, and replaced the stock with a Magpul CTR.  It still shoots great and is easy to carry.  Of course, slapping on optics and a magazine pushes it over 10lbs, but at least its lighter than stock.
8/25/2012 6:38:17 AM EDT
[#5]
The cmmg #38A20FB is 7 lbs 10 ozs straight out of the box. I weighed mine before i bought it.

I have since changed out the stock for a A2 combo and with a simple 3-9x40 bdc scope it comes in at 9 lbs empty, it works well for one of my hunting rigs. blue
8/25/2012 7:50:54 AM EDT
[#6]
DPMS Lite Hunter model weighs 8 lbs. Should be able to build something similar, or buy their Lite upper for your lower.

http://www.dpmsinc.com/LITE-HUNTER_ep_154-1.html
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