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    Are the M203 hangers removed from your rail?

    I know its not much, but I believe it is over an ounce. I had it done to mine when Rainier installed the Ris II on my SR15 upper.

    I don't have an M203 and won't ever be getting one, so unless you do its only a plus.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jsop View Post
    Also without the hand guards of save a few oz. I have to do more research into the NSR. Is there a proprietary barrel nut/wrench for them?
    I know there's a lot off assesories that are available. I'd just need a QD socket and a light mounting system. Probably one of those Thorntail or dropwing. I don't recal which one was what.


    I can't seem to find the weight of a gen2 lower compared to a standard lower. Although I don't think it would be much difference.
    You will need a 1 and 1/16th inch crowfoot to go on a torque wrench to install the NSR barrel nut. Noveske makes them, as does snap-on and others.

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    Misread previous post. My post was non-responsive to comment, so I deleted it.
    Last edited by Chorizo; 07-08-13 at 12:04.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TMS951 View Post
    Are the M203 hangers removed from your rail?

    I know its not much, but I believe it is over an ounce. I had it done to mine when Rainier installed the Ris II on my SR15 upper.

    I don't have an M203 and won't ever be getting one, so unless you do its only a plus.
    Yea I took those out immediately.

    Comparing weights of some stocks, I see from vltor's website and Magpul's website that the MOE stock is only 1.4 ounces lighter.

    I think my plan of action will be replacing the RISII and possibly my light set up. I'm also thinking about swapping my lower for a mil spec version but I'm having trouble locating weight differences on the two.
    Concidering barrel contour has a lot to do with the weight up front maybe I should look into dimpling the barrel or something like that.
    Thanks for the help guys.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jsop View Post
    Yea I took those out immediately.

    Comparing weights of some stocks, I see from vltor's website and Magpul's website that the MOE stock is only 1.4 ounces lighter.

    I think my plan of action will be replacing the RISII and possibly my light set up. I'm also thinking about swapping my lower for a mil spec version but I'm having trouble locating weight differences on the two.
    Concidering barrel contour has a lot to do with the weight up front maybe I should look into dimpling the barrel or something like that.
    Thanks for the help guys.
    Personally, I'd keep the gen 2 lower. You already have it and it does serve a function in making reloads less error prone. Even if it is slightly heavier, it located in the rear half of the rifle where you won't notice the extra weight (maybe one ounce?). Think of it this way, the Gen 2 weighs about a couple of rounds in your mag more. Not going to notice it.

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    I think that you could probably benefit from a slick side type handguard like a Troy Alpha, Samson Evo or Noveske NSR. You can save a decent amount of weight, and still be able to mount whatever accessories you can't live without.

    Also keep in mind the dollars to ounces ratio, you could end up spending a hell of a lot to get your barrel dimpled, etc but that's of course all up to you.
    Last edited by Tzook; 07-08-13 at 22:51.
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