Light weight .375 Raptor

[weflyplanes]

Ok,

First string started.  Sorry for posting in a old string.

Bit of history on how I ended up with a 375.  I was in the process if moving from CT to TX so a AR platform was now possible.  I wanted a multi barrel platform so I started out with a 6.5x47 for distance then stumbled upon the .375 and after a few phone calls I had ordered the barrel.

Initial plan was for a Colorado Elk gun but the round will now also be used in Texas out of a 10 3/4 inch barrel with suppressor when I get a stamp from ATF and will be for used for hogs.

Barrel is from X-caliber barrels 22 Inches.

Matched receiver set from 2a-armament

8.8 lbs but I switched out buffer tube to get it to 8.3 lbs.  If I take it out and have to carry it I'll switch the whole butt stick and buffer tube for a smoke composite system which dumps the weight.

For those with questions about the round, I am not the expert just someone who likes being different, go to 375Raptor.com there are pages detailing the round.  

Thanks.

 

 

[Robocop1051]

What is your projectile of choice??

[weflyplanes]

At this point I am collecting the bullets.  I've purchaseed the

175 Grain Lehigh controlled fracture

270 Grain Speer

The bullet if choice is the 260 Grain Nosler Accubond.  It has the best BC of them all.

[Robocop1051]

I'll save you a few more ounces by ditching the FAB (I think it's a FAB?) buttstock, and replacing it with a AB Arms USS Stock.

[Robocop1051]

It looks awesome!

 

[unforgiven]

Very cool, the details : http://www.375raptor.com/375RAPTOR/

[weflyplanes]

Yeah.  It's a FAB (brick) lol.  Wasn't sure how my wife was going to like it.  Her allowing me - I'll get back to that in a bit, to build was she had to be able to shoot it.  So I picked it up as a backup as it also has a spring in the stock.  Well she has now shot a few rifles without a problem so the fab is history.

 

I started out building one rifle.  They are like layes Potato Chips.  You just can't have one.

[weflyplanes]

10 minutes ago, weflyplanes said:

Yeah.  It's a FAB (brick) lol.  Wasn't sure how my wife was going to like it.  Her allowing me - I'll get back to that in a bit, to build was she had to be able to shoot it.  So I picked it up as a backup as it also has a spring in the stock.  Well she has now shot a few rifles without a problem so the fab is history.

 

I started out building one rifle.  They are like layes Potato Chips.  You just can't have one.

Above.

1) 22 Inch 6.5x47

2) 22 inch 375 Raptor

3) 22 Inch 375 Raptor

4) 20 Inch 7 Raptor

5) 20 inch 7 Raptor

6) 16 Inch 7 Raptor

7) 10.5 pistol 7 Raptor

8) Not pictured a 375 Pistol 10.75 or 12 Not deceided yet.

[weflyplanes]

With the butt pad its .43 lbs total so that dumps the buffer tube plus the fab stock.

[weflyplanes]

53 minutes ago, Robocop1051 said:

It looks awesome!

 

Thanks.

[weflyplanes]

54 minutes ago, Robocop1051 said:

I'll save you a few more ounces by ditching the FAB (I think it's a FAB?) buttstock, and replacing it with a AB Arms USS Stock.

Just looked at their web site.  Looks great.  Think I may add one to my 7 Raptor build of which I have 2 currently complete.

[98Z5V]

Damn, I've been wanting to see the details of this thing, in it's own thread, since you mentioned it  - and this thread delivers!  

Excellent work. 

[weflyplanes]

 Mu

 

 

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17 minutes ago, 98Z5V said:

Damn, I've been wanting to see the details of this thing, in it's own thread, since you mentioned it  - and this thread delivers!  

Excellent work. 

I shot the 7 Raptor and took it hunting and was Very pleased. The 375 ended up even better balanced and the numbers are fantastic.  The nosler bullet, I want the 260 Accubond, should be avail around April so I will shoot the Speer 270 hopefully within the next few weeks.  A few friends have asked that I record the session so I'll post those as well.

 

I was made aware of the Hammer.  I went with the Raptor because it was developed to keep MY, the shooters cost, down.  Just a barrel swap everything works with the exception you have to tweak the magazine.  If I can do it anyone can.

 

Cheers

[Spdcrazy]

had to track down this thread from reading about it on the "building a lightweight ar" thread.

 

i really expected you to say you live in AK. I am in the middle of my PPL now, and my A&P ticket as well. but i'll try to stay with the smaller planes for sandbars in AK. 

I am new here as well. assembled a PA-10 and debating about my next caliber already. i have been curious with the 375 raptor as well as others, really want a big heavy hitting projectile for the big bears of the brown color in AK. Love how you kept your raptor lightweight. 

 

Welcome, from one newb to another