Agent Venom Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) So I wanted a do all rifle in .308. I have more trigger time behind an AR than all other platforms combined by some magnitude (thanks to Uncle Sam). So after my bullpup dreams collapsed, I began looking hard at the AR10. Was awed by the sheer quality for a lightweight build. I didn’t want anything skeletonized because this will be a working rifle. So here is what went into my Xanthos: -2A Armament Xanthos Receiver Set Upper -Brownells Titanium BCG -AXTS Raptor Charging Handle -V7 Hyperliter Hanguard MLOK (10.75”) & Barrel Nut -Faxon Match Series- 16" Heavy Fluted, 308 WIN, 5R, 416R, Nitride, Nickel Teflon Extension (Not the lightest Barrel out there but checked all my boxes so I splurged a little in the weight department) -Nitrided Mid Length Gas Tube -Superlative Arms Adj Gas Block (Again not the lightest but think they are top tier) -LANTAC Dragon/ Silencerco Break (Again not the lightest) -Strike Industries Ultimate Dust Cover LOWER -2A Armament Titanium Take Down Pins -Noveske 60% STS (Not a fan of BADASS or ambi selectors flame me) -Geissele SD-E Trigger Group -KNS Anti-Rotation Trigger Pins -V7 Titanium Mag Release -Larue Apeg Grip (Not the Lightest but fits my hand perfectly) -V7 Lightweight Grip Screw -Phase 5 One Piece Extended Bolt Release -V7 Lightweight Endplate and Castle Nut -V7 Lightweight 11 Position Receiver Extention (Buffer Tube) -JP Enterprises Silent Capture Buffer -Daniel Defense Stock (wanted the lightest stock with no wobble, an actual recoil pad, and SIDE QD mounts) All internals and the Receiver Extention are NP3+ treated by ROBAR. The exterior was dipped then clear cerakoted in Kryptek Mandrake by Tarjac Custom. Used those two because they have lifetime warranty on their work. Incedentals- PRI fixed front, ARMS flip rear sight, AIMPOINT CompM4, Custom Blue Force Gear Sling, BCM forgrip, and NiteCore P10GT Flashlight and offset mount Edited March 12, 2019 by Agent Venom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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washguy Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Agent V so lets see the rifle on the scales with one unloaded mag and optics.....whats it weigh in at? Wash Edited March 15, 2019 by washguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 40 minutes ago, washguy said: Agent V so lets see the rifle on the scales with one unloaded mag and optics.....whats it weigh in at? Wash That PVS-14 is a pound-ish, by itself. I rocked one of those things for years, behind an Aimpoint, on a 5.56 gun. It's worth the weight, once the sun goes down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: That PVS-14 is a pound-ish, by itself. I rocked one of those things for years, behind an Aimpoint, on a 5.56 gun. It's worth the weight, once the sun goes down... 14 by itself ? You are Rock Star !.....Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) ^^^ CBD is working... Edited March 15, 2019 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Yeah very nice rifle but I am thinking not to lightweight loaded mag and sling etc the things you would need for a working rifle close to 13 LBS? love the finish very well done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 I'd say at least 14lbs empty. Mine light weight 308 AR is 10 lbs without the magazine in it........Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 10 pounds 14 pounds ...nope not lightweights ? Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boot_Scraper Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Good looking bean slinger! I was looking hard at Cerakoting mine but that kinda peter-ed out, thankfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow_N_Surf Posted February 21, 2021 Report Share Posted February 21, 2021 Agent Venom - Any cycling issues? I'm contemplating a build with some similarities, namely a TI BCG and the JP or Armaspec SCS. Difference being I'm leaning towards an 18" barrel with a rifle gas system. Trying to figure out what the correct buffer weight and buffer tube length would be for this setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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