weflyplanes Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Actual weight reduction is coming by a change in the back end so i don't lose velocity. A 7.2lb 22 inch barreled .375 will allow me to hunt everything from Colorado to Alaska. I accomplished my goal which was to hit 7.5 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 That’s awesome. How does she feel when launching lead? That’s a lot of projectile for a lightweight rifle. We’re just ribbing you about the necro. It happens all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 (edited) That would mean that the basic information, and parts available at the time this was dicsussed, is now irrelevant. Probably be best to start a new thread... Details of that 375 would be awesome, and that thing would deserve a thread of it's own... Edited March 8, 2018 by 98Z5V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just now, 98Z5V said: That would mean that the basic information, and parts available at the time this was dicsussed, is now irrelevant. Probably be best to start a new thread... True. 2011 and 2015 parts are obsolete now. Hell, there are some 2017 parts that are already “old news” and upgraded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Hell yes way to go Wefly...you did good....it was just too good to pass up the necro Breaststroker whom is forever gone...Welcome aboard...yep, you a got a nice rifle for sure ! Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Well then lemme ring up Breaststroker over at 68 forums and Shepp can unban him so he can tell us what gram weight is on everything.. he knows what where and how much everything is on these new guns....what say yall? . Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yeah. Fuk that, brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 16 minutes ago, 98Z5V said: Yeah. Fuk that, brother. Amen to that brother Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 I still pop in to the 6.8 forum occasionally just to see what the breastguy is doing. He has some good advice but then fills his posts with bull and attitude.......and too many pictures of a scale! Now ww1911 he was a true ass, no redeeming qualities whatsoever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weflyplanes Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Sorry. First post. Won't happen again. I'll start a new string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 6 hours ago, weflyplanes said: Sorry. First post. Won't happen again. I'll start a new string. Oh, you're good, man. Once you mentioned the rifle, it sounded like it deserves it's own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spdcrazy Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I hope this is the right place for this, but i am not real happy with my 10.8# 308. its an all PSA pa-10. only accessories are the bipod mount up front (couple oz's at max) a athlon argos 3-15x40 scope (12oz), and an aero precision ultralight weight scope mount (3.5oz) this 10.8# is empty and without a sling. I have a psa 20" stainless medium weight barrel. i think maybe thats where a good bunch of the #'s are coming from? it has a "psa lightweight" 15in m-lok handguard as well as a Magpul STR buttstock. is my best bet changing out the barrel? can't afford a CF one, but how much weight savings could i expect? PSA doesn't publish their weights and i have been awaiting an email back from them for over a week. not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 That's light , my rifle RRA Standard Operator is 14.5# w/a loaded 20rd. metal mag. Includes scope/bipod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spdcrazy Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 1 hour ago, unforgiven said: That's light , my rifle RRA Standard Operator is 14.5# w/a loaded 20rd. metal mag. Includes scope/bipod. in comparison to yours maybe! but i would like lighter, i don't need to shoot out to 1k. but if i was consistent at 500yards i'd be happy. i bet yours is close to mine if ya dropped that bipod and loaded 20rd. Probably should have added, this will be a hunting rifle. in the mtns of Colorado and Alaska. will be toted around in small bush planes, and on my back while i'm going into the backcountry. think i could complete my goal with a 16" light barrel? how much weight might i shave off ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) Crazy you're gonna lug that boat anchor in the mountains? Yes a 16inch barrel like the Faxon gunner will shave off some weight for sure...but if I was you and you are going to back pack it I would $hitcan the rifle and build a lightweight rifle from scratch......you can get the weight down to 8 pounds with scope and a mag.....You will never get a light hunting rifle starting off with a PA....so sounds to me like you're a serious hunter? and you're gonna be laying out some serious cash on the hunting expeditions ...why cheap out on the main tool of your trade...the rifle? Ive got a couple that I built that come in at 8lbs using a custom machined upper ,light barrel ,and light bcg....but now you can get a really light matching upper/lower / parts real easy..... go here https://2a-arms.com/ and then get this https://2a-arms.com/collections/lightweight-receivers/products/xanthos-lite-large-frame-receiver-set the matched set is your start.....then barrel yes they are sold out for now https://2a-arms.com/collections/lightweight-ar-barrels/products/18-2a-lightweight-308-barrel but Faxon gunners barrels come in light too or 2A creedmore at just over 2 pounds https://2a-arms.com/collections/lightweight-ar-barrels/products/20-2a-lightweight-6-5mm-creedmoor-barrel so then you get your lightweight rail and bcg and there ya go sell that boat anchor.... I pimped this same exact thing to a new member and his came in really light...... Wash read this thread all the way thru the parts listed will get you a light weight 308 Edited April 3, 2018 by washguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spdcrazy Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 washguy, wow. good info I can tell, however I am at work so ill have to read up on it tonight I understand that my "boat anchor" will never be a lightweight gun, but what do you feel is holding me back the most? I know oz's add to pounds but i'd like to do what I can within reason to this thing being I already own it. next build will be from a matched receiver set and i'll piece it together like you mention above. watching the oz's carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I also have an Aero M5 w/ 16" Aero SS barrel it's not bad at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) Crazy the barrel is an easy weight reduction... Faxon gunner 16 inch.. Weigh your handguard with barrel nut... If it's more than a pound you can cheaply reduce a lil weight there... That big ol heavy bcg can be replaced but then you're getting into money.... Wash Faxon pencil 308 weighs less than 2 pounds https://www.righttobear.com/FAXON-FIREARMS-16-PENCIL-308-AR10-Mid-Length-p/10a810m16npq.htm Faxon big gunner less than 2 pounds https://www.righttobear.com/FAXON-FIREARMS-16-Gunner-308-AR10-Mid-Length-p/10a810m16ngq.htm Edited April 4, 2018 by washguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spdcrazy Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 ok so I am on the right track. wash, also, wow. I read that whole thread you posted. funny guy you are. but damn knowledgeable. thanks for things so far. now I will b researching more, but I have a rifle length gas system now, what would be the notable changes both physically and functionally in changing from rifle length to mid length if I went with that 16" pencil by faxon. I need to get off the handguard and such and weigh some things. PSA sucks are communicating and so far I have no idea what it weighs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Crazy all you would need is a mid length gas tube and while your at ,it get you a light gas block...theres some weight savings in the gas block...and theres some cheap weight savings in the muzzle brake too...it all adds up have you got the claw to take down your barrel and hand guard? Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spdcrazy Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Just now, washguy said: Crazy all you would need is a mid length gas tube and while your at ,it get you a light gas block...theres some weight savings in the gas block...and theres some cheap weight savings in the muzzle brake too...it all adds up have you got the claw to take down your barrel and hand guard? Wash not yet. can I assume you have a recommendation? taking it to my gunsmith tomorrow for his thoughts on the whole thing as well being I am completely new to this. I read up on your thoughts on a gas block too. I agree that's some easy weight savings, I expect my handguard isn't very light either. might see if I can break it down while at my gunsmith's and weigh some items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 Crazy here ya go its a must have item http://www.dpmsinc.com/PANTHER-CLAWS-FOR-308-RIFLES_p_1119.html this one item will cause your wallet to deflate because now you be a gunsmith ,and can build more rifles ,and mod more rifles....this one item is "the mothership" and of course a vice and workbench ! one more thing....just because a person has a gunsmith sign hanging above his door doesn't mean a damn thing when it comes to these large frame rifles ,as opposed to the little brother ar15.....no disrespect intended to the gunsmith Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 reaction rod ! simple and never wears out.. in my house. 98's maybe.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, sketch said: reaction rod ! simple and never wears out.. in my house. 98's maybe.. Sketch.....remember that big ol long thread about the reaction rod ? the pros and the cons? Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 56 minutes ago, washguy said: Sketch.....remember that big ol long thread about the reaction rod ? the pros and the cons? Wash ive slept since.. bro its not in the tools section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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