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7/21/2009 4:38:02 AM EDT
Point me in the direction of a reliable lightweight upper.   I just sold my .50 BMG upper & am going clear to the other end of the spectrum,  I have an A@ H-bar already & 16" del-ton build, but I keep a dedicated supressor on thier & it's heavier than the Colt!   Just want a simple grab & go rifle that works.   Still thinking A@ but my eyes arent getting any younger.

Been happy w/ the del-to but I hear they are waaay behind.    Thoughts?
7/21/2009 4:44:59 AM EDT
[#1]
There's lots of lightweight uppers out there, but I personnally want to see a pic of that 50 BMG UPPER.  Shrps74
7/21/2009 5:20:57 AM EDT
[#2]
The upper was a BOHICA.  No clue how to post pics on here.
7/21/2009 5:26:21 AM EDT
[#3]
Try here. Had mine in 3 business days. http://www.m-aparts.com/products.asp?catId=80&subOne=304&subTwo=329
7/21/2009 5:28:46 AM EDT
[#4]
How lightweight do you wanna go?

BCM Mid Length is fairly light wt....a RRA light wt middie is a tad lighter....a Bushy 16" Super Light Wt lighter still...
7/21/2009 6:58:38 AM EDT
[#5]
Thats fast,   who makes the parts though...
7/21/2009 8:59:34 AM EDT
[#6]
I picked up (2) Bushy Lightweights over the past few months from PKFirearms. They are not in stock currently, keep checking their site, if its listed than its in stock. $525 shipped complete w/ BCG & CH .... ready to go.

The LWs are great, returns and AR back to what it was meant to be, lightweight, handy and a KISS rifle.....



7/21/2009 10:10:34 AM EDT
[#7]
I have a CMMG middy lightweight.  I've been completely happy with it, and it's not given me so much as one hickup so far.


7/21/2009 10:55:37 AM EDT
[#8]
Don't forget about the Colt 6520 upper, I think there is one for sale on the EE

7/21/2009 11:03:42 AM EDT
[#9]
Not to jump off topic, but how did you like the Bohica? I'm toying with the idea of picking one up next year.
7/21/2009 12:16:40 PM EDT
[#10]
I had then Mark I.    Very accurate & no problems whatsoever. I would reccomend.
They got some bad press at first because guys sent $$ & it took awhile to get thier gun.   I'ts a one man shop so I kind of expected it.  

The only issue w/ the early guns was w/ some surplus or hot ammo. You may experience some sticking, A light tap w/ a wooden dowel down the bbl fixed this.   I think he chaged something on the lugs on the later versions to improve extraction.  

I would buy one again. Good company & excellent product for the $$$.    I wouldn't shy away from another MK I even.    I just found myself not using the thing at all.
7/21/2009 12:21:01 PM EDT
[#11]
PKFirearms has a Rock River Arms 16" Midlength Lightweight upper complete in stock.  They are $675 because they come with the Dominator II mount and rear BUIS.  If you call PK they might remove it for you and sell it to you for the same price they are selling their RRA normal 16" Midlength right now, which is $515.
7/21/2009 4:26:08 PM EDT
[#12]
Rock River lightweight mid length - she's a sweet shooter

7/21/2009 5:21:51 PM EDT
[#13]

Lightweight uppers and CavArms lowers make for very nice LW carbines. This one is built with a Bushy 16" LW barrel assy.






7/22/2009 7:53:47 AM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
I had then Mark I.    Very accurate & no problems whatsoever. I would reccomend.
They got some bad press at first because guys sent $$ & it took awhile to get thier gun.   I'ts a one man shop so I kind of expected it.  

The only issue w/ the early guns was w/ some surplus or hot ammo. You may experience some sticking, A light tap w/ a wooden dowel down the bbl fixed this.   I think he chaged something on the lugs on the later versions to improve extraction.  

I would buy one again. Good company & excellent product for the $$$.    I wouldn't shy away from another MK I even.    I just found myself not using the thing at all.


Good to know, I may acquire one next year if I have enough pennies saved up
7/25/2009 4:37:23 PM EDT
[#15]
My "plastic fantastic" build features a Busmaster lightweight 16" barrel in a Carbon 15 Upper on a Cav Arms lower.  Result = 5 lb. 1 oz. complete minus magazine.  



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