Recently got hooked on physical competition like proving grounds, tactical games, 5K run n gun and what not and I would like to build a lightweight rifle to use for those. Never tried to skim on weight in the past so what are some go to parts and some to stay away from?
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Lightweight build advice
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There’s obviously lightweight BCG’s and polymer lowers but when I did a lightweight backpacker build I used that Aero Atlas S system and it’s pretty light. I also used a lighter buffer and thinner profile barrel. I used a LAW Folder to have it backpack worthy but it’s obviously not needed. There’s also a DOLOS system that has a quick release barrel system for storage. It’s pretty light.
2A armament makes a bunch of nice stuff for that. If you pair some of their offerings with a nice pencil barrel you can get a pretty lightweight little guy
Have one of these. Seems to work fine. I'm not an operator or anything...
faxonfirearms.com
Has the integrated muzzle brake to piss off the other shooters around you.
Faxon Patented 16" Pencil, 5.56 NATO, Mid-Length, 4150 QPQ Nitride, Integral Muzzle Brake AR-15 Barrel
Upgrade your AR-15 with the Faxon patented 16" pencil barrel with integral muzzle brake. 5.56 NATO, mid-length, 4150 QPQ Nitride. NFA compliant.
faxonfirearms.com
Has the integrated muzzle brake to piss off the other shooters around you.
2A Armament: Balios Lite, Gen 2, 5.56 NATO, 16"
2A Armament: The BLR-16 is 2A Armaments lightest and most popular rifle.
www.milehighshooting.com
This weighs ~5lbs at 16”. You could probably shave a couple ounces at 14.5”.
There’s way better places to lose weight than the lower. I agree with the suggestion to look at 2A armament.
I'm not a huge fan of polymer receivers but if I was going to use one, I'd probably go with KE arms. It limits your stock options because the stock is built into the lower, but I also think that would help with durability, not to mention their particular lower has been in the poly game a long time...one of first ones, if not "the" first one....
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