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Other then the Clyde Armory Colt 6720, what else is available in a top tier m4 stlye rifle that has a lightweight barrel ?? In top tier, I can find nothing. What am I missing ??
Noveske Skinny MOE. Ridiculously light if you don't hang a bunch of chit on it.
BCM has several lightweight barrels available in several configurations. Daniel defense also has lightweight uppers/ rifles. I have a BCM and a DD pencil barreled upper, and they've been excellent uppers.
Noveske Skinny MOE. Ridiculously light if you don't hang a bunch of chit on it.
The Skinny MOE has a 14.5" barrel. I need a 16". They do offer a 16" that weighs in at 6.5 lbs. It looks very nice and is a mid length. I am looking for a built up Top Tier rifle, M4 style, can be standard carbine length, but with a light barrel.
Daniel Defense M4V2 - LW: http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=2546
I believe Bravo Co. does also have a couple of complete rifles available in the configuration you are looking for: http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Bravo-Company-Rifle-Carbine-M4-AR15-M16-s/140.htm
Johnny Rico
08-19-11, 18:37
Check out the KAC SR-15.
Larue Predatar 6.5 lbs.
^WORD^
Don't know how I forgot about the PredatAR! Definitely my next rifle.
KAC SR-15, you will be amazed how light it is.
Yep Larue is always a good choice
MidwestRookie
08-19-11, 23:24
The PredatAR is the only gun I look forward to buying next year..I'll +1 it..
Other then the Clyde Armory Colt 6720, what else is available in a top tier m4 stlye rifle that has a lightweight barrel ?? In top tier, I can find nothing. What am I missing ??
Just FYI clyde is not the only place that sells the 6720 anymore. I got mine from GT dist for $980, $1040 after tax. My only light rifle to compare is an SR15 and well it just doesnt, before the 6720 I thought my SR15 was light, now it feels like a brick compared to the 6720.
Yep Larue is always a good choice
Do they have a lightweight model? I thought they were building precision rigs.
Daniel Defense gets the thumbs up from me for lightweight guns.
Rattlehead
08-20-11, 02:21
Do they have a lightweight model? I thought they were building precision rigs.
The LaRue PredatAR is the lightweight model, you're probably thinking of the OBR's.
LaRue lists the PredatAR 16" on their website at 6.5 lbs.
I have done some figuring:
Colt M4 with 16" barrel weighs aprox. 5lb. 15oz. with handle attached. Handle by itself weighs aprox. 9oz. Rifle without handle weighs only aprox. 5lb. 6oz. It is amazing to me how it feels so much heavier then that when aiming. I guess that is because with standard contour barrel at front and hardly any stock at back there is so much more weight at front then back. So...............the lighter weight barrel is defiantly the answer to a lighter feeling M4 style rifle. Thanks for the suggestions to all the awesome rifles that I was unaware of. But, I am seeing that you do not just look at overall weight. For it to feel lighter when aiming it needs a lighter barrel. Anymore suggestions or disagreements with my thinking on this is greatly appreciated.
I think your thinking is right for the most part. What you are talking about is the balance of the rifle. As one of the previous posters stated, if you don't hang a lot of crap off the rifle you will be fine. Same goes for railed for end. I would add that BCM (when they are in stock) has a very nice pencil barrel mid length 16" upper. You may want to consider this also.
I bought a pencil barrel upper on a fluke and I am now sold on the light weight concept. Even my standard weight barrel seems heavy by comparison
steelonsteel
08-20-11, 10:45
It's old school, but I LOVE my Colt 6520 - and there a still quite afew of them around, and you can probaly get a good deal on one these days since most people want an optic. ont eh other hand, if you alos want an optic maybe this doesn't work for you. I agree, teh lightweight barrel is SO much easier to hold for extended periods of time.
Daniel Defense M4V2 - LW: http://www.rainierarms.com/?page=shop/detail&product_id=2546
This ^^
DD quality and reliability and comes in at 6.2 lbs and can be had for less than what Rainier is advertising it for if you look around. Feel free to PM if you have questions...
I've got several BCM lightweights. They make a bunch of different configurations. They've been absolutely flawless.
Hi,
I just built my first AR, a BCM 16" lightweight. It is 6 pounds 11 ounces total and is configured with:
CMMG Lower / PSA MOE LPK / MOE Stock
BCM 16" BFR Lightweight Upper / MOE Handguard
PSA Premium BCG / PSA Milspec CH
Magpul MBUS BUIS
Aimpoint T1 / Larue LT660 Mount
BattleComp 2.0
I've got 100 perfect rounds through it so far, no problems of any kind.
Good luck,
Alan
Bcm, noveske, and colt make them
Is Noveske's pencil barrel CHF from MG barrel steel by FN like their regular barrel? Or is it sourced from DD or one the other outfits making them?
Skyfire1201
08-21-11, 00:37
Does anyone have a comparison between the DD and BCM lightweight hammer forged barrel? I heard the DD is even lighter, but don't know if that's for sure.
Ever think about the PWS MK116 pistol driven rifle? It comes in under 7 lbs with a full length rail system and BUIS.
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