Lightweight 308 AR Receiver

[Cowtown]

Howdy Y'all, I saw a skeletonized receiver set on Gunbroker a month or so ago, it had windows machined out in the upper and lower.  I can't find these on Gunbroker now, and I can't remember the manufacturer's name.  Seems like they were in Louisiana.  Does anyone on the forum know about these, and can you provide any info?  I have a plan for a really featherweight build, but I have not been able to find these guys again.  Any help is appreciated!

[Fletch]

Is this it?

http://f-1firearms.com/bdr-10-3g-matched-receiver-set/

[Fletch]

This one doesn't have machined windows in it, but it appears to be even lighter than the F1 set.

http://2a-arms.com/collections/receivers/products/xanthos-lite-large-frame-receiver-set

 

[Cowtown]

Right on Brother Fletch!  The F-1 is the set I remembered, but the Xanthos seems like it is lighter yet!  Now, have any of you builders used either one of these?  I like the look of the cutout windows, but rigidity could be an issue, maybe.  The Xanthos should not have that problem... but quality of machining, fit of build parts, etc?  Anyone got experience building on these sets???

[sketch]

 

[Cowtown]

By my thinking this guy is a little crazy... I would not throw my hi_$ racegun in the cattle tank!  LOL  I still like the looks of the receiver set, but the Xanthos is lighter yet.  I am still looking, want a walking around hunter more than a race gun.  Sketch, thanks for sharing the video, it is entertaining!

[shepp]

24 minutes ago, Cowtown said:

By my thinking this guy is a little crazy... I would not throw my hi_$ racegun in the cattle tank!  LOL  I still like the looks of the receiver set, but the Xanthos is lighter yet.  I am still looking, want a walking around hunter more than a race gun.  Sketch, thanks for sharing the video, it is entertaining!

Yea that gun is cool, and I know he thru it in a mud puddle, but I still wouldn't take that thing hunting

[shepp]

24 minutes ago, Cowtown said:

By my thinking this guy is a little crazy... I would not throw my hi_$ racegun in the cattle tank!  LOL  I still like the looks of the receiver set, but the Xanthos is lighter yet.  I am still looking, want a walking around hunter more than a race gun.  Sketch, thanks for sharing the video, it is entertaining!

Yea that gun is cool, and I know he thru it in a mud puddle, but I still wouldn't take that thing hunting

[sketch]

Hell yeah i wouldnt throw my shits in a puddle either but its nice to know what might happen if if i did!? ( not a hunter) but a shooter . 

Maybe if i get the balls one day ill throw a stick in the mud??? Just cus i can...

[survivalshop]

   I wouldn't say that rifle was thrown in the mud for that test . It is set up for a race gun & shouldn't be compared the same way as a combat or hunting rifle .