dcmacharlie Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Hi all just a question probably been asked before what should the weight of a AR10 or similar weapon system be weighing in at, with scope, tripod ,30 round mag fully loaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 How much are you willing to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 27 minutes ago, jtallen83 said: How much are you willing to spend? Weight depends on whats used to build it in that model , I would say normally anywhere between 8 - 12 # , the Barrel is most of it . There are some here building a lot lighter then 8#& of course more then that 12# figure also . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmacharlie Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Thank you survival shop I figured that it would be around 10 or more I just pined the upper to my lower and added my scope from my 223 and when I went to pick it up it seemed like a ton, i do not have a good scale just the one in the bathroom that you stand on ,I guess I could stand without the 308 take my weight then pick up the weapon and take the weight again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 8 hours ago, dcmacharlie said: Hi all just a question probably been asked before what should the weight of a AR10 or similar weapon system be weighing in at, with scope, tripod ,30 round mag fully loaded I have no idea on that, but a tripod HAS to be heavy! I don't know of that many 30-rd mags, either, but 25s are common now. A 20-rd P-Mag loaded with 175s weighs 2lbs. My 18.5" gun weights 12.75lbs with scope, no mag loaded. No bipod attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Just to give you some perspective my RRA Standard Operator w/20" HBAR, scope, bipod, metal mag w/20 147gr. @ 14.5 #. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmacharlie Posted July 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 Dam I guess that mine being in the 11- 12 range is what I can expect, I guess a good comfortable sling is needed for sure if I plan on taking it on long trips, 98Z5V your right, I meant 20 round mag not 30 I was thinking of my 223 30 round mags. When I went to lift it after installing the scope it weighed a ton without the front tripod and loaded magazine so that is why I asked the question thank you for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPaul Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) What are you using it for? I've built between 6.7 and 13 lb .308 autos. Long range gun will usually be heavier. 1 good rule to live by when building ARs is: light, tough, cheap...pick 2. Edited July 27, 2017 by MrPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, dcmacharlie said: Dam I guess that mine being in the 11- 12 range is what I can expect, I guess a good comfortable sling is needed for sure if I plan on taking it on long trips, 98Z5V your right, I meant 20 round mag not 30 I was thinking of my 223 30 round mags. When I went to lift it after installing the scope it weighed a ton without the front tripod and loaded magazine so that is why I asked the question thank you for the reply I dumped the bipod on my 16" AR10 T and it really helped the balance. It weighs in at 12 lbs even loaded. My AR10 rifle has a larger scope, a thinner but longer (20") barrel, and a bipod and weighs 12.9. Unless I want to spend time in the weight room and start running marathons, I don't want them any heavier. Edited July 27, 2017 by Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmacharlie Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I have to get a mlok to picatinny rail mount so I can mount the tripod, my boy said he has one to send me,as soon as I get that and mount the tripod I'll weigh the beast and send pictures, I will use this 308 for hunting pigs and target practice along with my 223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boot_Scraper Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) Here's my PA10, no optics, no mag. Handles really well. Weighs the same as my Marlin 336 loaded. Edited July 28, 2017 by Boot_Scraper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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