lokiweapons Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Ok, have built a few AR-10s... And now going for the gusto. I want to build a lightweight AR-10 that is functional for hunting. Not looking for a tactical gun, or high round count gun, but one that can hold its own out to 600ish yards (or more). I have a "stretch" goal of putting it sans optic below 6 lbs, but that is a target. Since it is a working gun I want functionality over absolute minimalism. I have started my research on this and have run into some obstacles... Top Weight hogs: Barrel, BCG, Receivers, Fore guard,Buttstock Probably in that order. Then there are lots of ozs that can be shaved from other parts. Barrel - Who is making the best quality lightweight profile, but near match grade barrels for AR-10s. A lot of the barrel makers is like a maze figuring out profiles and weights. Since I am looking at either 308 or 7mm-08, I would probably be looking at a 22-24" barrel for the 7, and an 18 or 20 in for the 308. Who's waded this quagmire and figured out the best vendors to look at? I know all the top names, but when I look at their sites its like comparing apples and organges because profiles don't always match and weight characteristics aren't always there. BCG - It seems like the JP bcg is the only one that really saves weight. Anyone found anything else? Receivers - Another quagmire. Xanthos seems to be the lightest weight combined profile, but everything has been out of stock and no one is answering phones. All over vendors I have looked at AP, Mega, etc seem to be pushing nearly 2lbs for the set. Would like to shave a pound here. Foreguard - I have found several vendors in the 11 oz range for 15" tubes and 8/9 oz for 13"... Would like to push that down. And NO carbon fiber tubes don't really save weight. Already did the math. Buttstocks - I have found several minimal buttstocks. Want to keep those as an option, but balance is also important so I am looking to see what more normal buttstocks have gone on diets. In addition if any of you have input on pins, triggers, etc that can save weight... Please forward it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 1 hour ago, lokiweapons said: Top Weight hogs: Barrel, BCG, Receivers, Fore guard,Buttstock So....pretty much the whole rifle? at least the triggers are lightweight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Lightest buttstock system that you're gonna find, that's still strong enough to smash something in the head with. http://www.battlearmsdevelopment.com/sabertube-tm-bad-lbs-lightweight-stock-combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 There are many threads around here on this topic, welcome to the forum feel free to tell us about yourself in the intro section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 any relationship to Loki Weapon System?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Do more push ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 these guns are heavy I hunt with a AR10 that with scope and 5 round mag weighs 8lb 10 oz and I have a 16 inch barrel you do not need any more barrel than that for out to 600...mine is very accurate with many 1 shot kills on elk and deer over 300 yards.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Robocop1051 said: any relationship to Loki Weapon System?? This. Based on the screen name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 In all fairness to the OP... it does not appear that @lokiweapons (Owner: Luke Stephens) is or was affiliated with the former company, also known as LOKI Weapons Systems. The original company was out of Oklahoma, while the new company is out of North Carolina. While the names are near identical, their logos are significantly different, as is their product inventory and services. For those of of you who don't know about the OLD company, here's a little history. Those of us that were burned, will never forget. http://forums.brianenos.com/index.php?/topic/163998-loki-still-in-business/ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/12/14/loki-weapons-systems-is-no-more/ http://calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=634551 I had first hand experience with the original company, with good and bad results. I hold my opinion based on my almost neutral experience. I'm sorry all this all came up again. I just didn't want to see any misconceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 31 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: This. Based on the screen name. And his email, and his website, and his social media... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I found it "odd" that "Loki Weapons" is looking for public opinions on how to make a lightweight .308AR... Maybe its just me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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