The Wizard Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 I have a ArmaLite AR-10B A2 rifle that right now weights right at 10 pounds unload. I am thinking a slimmer profile 20" barrel would help a little. I have done some searching but have no idea what barrel maker makes a decent product. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 29, 2020 Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 If you’re willing to slim up the profile, I’d shorten it up a bit too. 16 or 18 is good. These rifles are heavy. If you want something lighter, a ground up build might be better bang for the buck...literally. how much do you want to spend and how light do you want it to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) You don't need a lighter barrel, you need a hot strong chick in a bikini... or better yet, hot set of twins to carry your rifle for you!!👍 Edited July 30, 2020 by Lonewolf McQuade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 3 hours ago, DNP said: how much do you want to spend and how light do you want it to be? I was think along the lines of this: https://faxonfirearms.com/faxon-20-pencil-profile-ar10-barrel-308-win-nitrided/ But they are out of stock and I know nothing about this company. And by the way I absolutely, with every fiber of my being, detest short barrels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Well I have bad news for you then....you better eat your wheaties. Faxon makes good stuff. What is the weight savings between the barrel you have now and that Faxon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, The Wizard said: I have a ArmaLite AR-10B A2 rifle that right now weights right at 10 pounds unload. I am thinking a slimmer profile 20" barrel would help a little. I have done some searching but have no idea what barrel maker makes a decent product. Suggestions? What is your shooting goal, here? 1000 yards is your starting point? Or is it Home Defense? Maybe you're hunting deer, and the longest shot you'll ever take will be 185 yards? What's your goal for this gun? That's the most important question that needs to be answered. Can't offer you ANY valid advice without your input on that part of the equation. By the way - a 10lb .308AR is pretty fucking light. A loaded 20-rd mag weighs 2lbs, just on it's own. Magnified optics in a decent mount is another 2lbs. My experience. Edited July 30, 2020 by 98Z5V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 +2, ten pounds is LIGHT for one of these weapons........14.7" in the pic below with a light profile barrel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, The Wizard said: I was think along the lines of this: https://faxonfirearms.com/faxon-20-pencil-profile-ar10-barrel-308-win-nitrided/ But they are out of stock and I know nothing about this company. And by the way I absolutely, with every fiber of my being, detest short barrels! Then get used to a 11 or 12 lb rifle that is the game you are playing the biggest way to get light is shorten the barrel and slim profile these guns are heavy and in truth you gain very little by having a long barrel unless you are just going to shoot it off the bench , but if you plan to hunt etc a shorter barrel will really balance the rifle and if you every want to add a suppressor you will not want that long barrel I shoot a 16 out to 700 yards very well and have taken elk to 376 yards all with 16 inch barrel .the gun in the pics below weighs just over 9 lbs with 16 inch barrel and other mods including hand gaurd. Edited July 30, 2020 by Magwa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 6 hours ago, 98Z5V said: What is your shooting goal, here? To hit anywhere on a man size target at 500 meters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 A 14.7” pencil profile barrel will do that all day long. No matter how much you detest it. And will offer you The greatest in weight reduction. Couple that with a lighter optic, handguard and stock...you’ll have a rifle closer to 10 lbs loaded out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Please do not post anymore replies to this thread. It is obvious that I am incapable of know what is good for me or what I want and that everyone else know what is best for me and what I should do. I guess I will have to tread this path alone to my own destruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 That’s no attitude to have. Crap, there I go telling you what to do again. You’re going to do what you’re going to do. You mentioned Faxon and I replied they make quality barrels. We also shared with you our own personal experiences. If you’re just looking for a list of barre manufacturers that make 20” slim profiles, you’ll be fine if you stick to any bigger names. What drove us to share the information we have is your comment about weight. A rifle is a tool. Build it to best perform the task at hand. In your case, an 18x32 target at 500M. If you really want to save a little weight, put 2 less rounds in the mag...that’s about all you’re gonna save and it doesn’t cost you a dime. I will gladly leave you alone now as requested, but if you ask a question on the internet and don’t get the answer you want to hear, don’t get angry. Just chill out and eat a sammich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBrien Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Oh boy. Edited July 30, 2020 by COBrien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, The Wizard said: Please do not post anymore replies to this thread. It is obvious that I am incapable of know what is good for me or what I want and that everyone else know what is best for me and what I should do. I guess I will have to tread this path alone to my own destruction. Okay, Have it your way, just don't let the door knob hit you in the fanny on the way out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 3 hours ago, The Wizard said: Please do not post anymore replies to this thread. It is obvious that I am incapable of know what is good for me or what I want and that everyone else know what is best for me and what I should do. I guess I will have to tread this path alone to my own destruction. How often do you go to someone else's house and tell them what to do? It's a forum, if you don't want responses don't post. Grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Hey kid, I read the thread and it was nothing except suggestions. When you ever ask a question there will always be several ways to go. Detest is a strong word especially as applied to an inanimate object. We all paid a big price switching rifles about and these folks merely wanted to save you some heartache and cash. Saving people cash is not the usual fare on this site but they showed pity and concern for a newbie. Suck it up brother no harm/no foul intended. It is never a bad suggestion to suggest adding strength to your arsenal. You could walk about with a 10 lb dumbbell all day long, but stretch that weight into a rifle shaped object and it becomes cumbersome especially in a firing stance. Best of luck. Edited July 30, 2020 by RedRiverII Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbird Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, mrmackc said: Okay, Have it your way, just don't let the door knob hit you in the fanny on the way out! For sure, it might slip right in, and the EMS folks will never believe it was an accident. There are only two sound reasons for running a long barrel, it adds enough velocity to be worth the weight, or you must run iron sights and it gives you a longer sight radius, but a bloop tube will do that too ;-). Bill Edited July 30, 2020 by willbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Remembering what my mother taught me, I would like to say thank you for the time and effort you put into replying to my post. My may continue to post here but be aware I will no longer open this thread. Goodbye! P.S. I am faster than the door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmackc Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, The Wizard said: Remembering what my mother taught me, I would like to say thank you for the time and effort you put into replying to my post. My may continue to post here but be aware I will no longer open this thread. Goodbye! P.S. I am faster than the door! Okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Not faster than the ban hammer though. I’m locking this as it’s over, for good, for the wizard. Sorry not sorry. And to any new guys reading this post. There was good suggestions with reasoning behind those suggestions. But, his attitude is not welcome here. It would have been easy for him to say I just really like the look of a 20” barrel. But no. Alas the ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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