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    I recently finished a build that I called lightweight. Until I saw some of the crazy light configurations posted in this thread.

    Can't imagine how those feel. Mine is about 7.5 lbs with everything it would walk around with except the magazine (I haven't weighed it completed, yet) and the people who have handled it all comment how light it is, or ask if the internals are present.

    I'm starting to think someone specifically selling extremely lightweight AR-15 components could do well for themselves...
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    Is there any way to trim weight from a UBR? I was wondering if it's possible to shave a bit from that beast; maybe remove the storage doors and hardware, integral sling attachments, etc...? It's by far my favorite stock but it's a damn beast of one at one and a half pounds.


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    Great build!

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    Quote Originally Posted by BAC View Post
    Is there any way to trim weight from a UBR? I was wondering if it's possible to shave a bit from that beast; maybe remove the storage doors and hardware, integral sling attachments, etc...? It's by far my favorite stock but it's a damn beast of one at one and a half pounds.


    -B
    The doors weigh next to nothing. Most of the weight of a UBR is because the large amount of metal in it.
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    So the only way to reduce that weight is to use a different stock then. Damn. Thinking I need to reassess what's in mind to see if I'm really picturing a lightweight build.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BAC View Post
    So the only way to reduce that weight is to use a different stock then. Damn. Thinking I need to reassess what's in mind to see if I'm really picturing a lightweight build.


    -B
    Yep. I'd go either Magpul MOE or the old Colt CAR stock like I did on my wifes Project Featherweight. Her gun will very shortly be sporting a Battlecomp 1.5 perm. attached, she likes the FSC but doesn't like the additional blast and we shoot a lot indoors.
    I'll post up new pics when I get it on there.
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    Last edited by BAC; 11-26-10 at 17:32.
    RIP, Jeff Dorr: 1964 - July 17, 2009


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    Wow, I'm a bit new around here, but this thread is great. Thanks for all the info everyone.

    I decided my first AR build would be a light(er) weight carbine of sorts that I could truck around and use in classes and such at some point. I had hefted a buddy's AR with a mid-weight (standard) barrel setup and I remembered commenting to him that it was kinda hefty to lug around -- and he confirmed it was a bit of a bear when he was using it in classes.

    I've been parting out my build and I seem to be hovering just over 7 lbs (no optic) based on paper... so we'll see how it turns out! I don't think I will be able to get down to the 5-6 pound feathers you guys seem to building up. Impressive!

    On a related note, has anyone measured weight on the Aimpoint Comp C3 vs. the Aimpoint Micro T-1?
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    I never did put together a super LW, but have the fever again and saw this thread had resurfaced.

    What is the weight diff between an A1 profile 16- and 20-in.?

    Anyone got a weight on the Ace Ultra Light Modular Fixed Stock?

    Just learned Green River is making 20-in. 8-twist chrome-lined A1s on the Vintage page. And of course several companies are marketing un-lined bbls in A1 profiel. Gettin' To' Up.

    Diggin's Robb's wife's painted carbine. Gotta 7 oz. Leupold 2.5X on a Ruger Frontier right now, wondering how much it would weigh mounted with some non-tactical Weaver See-Thru rings...

    Again, my purpose is a LW hunting rig...
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    I like that forearm. That looks cool.
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