Lentuk Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 I have owned several large frame AR pattern rifles over the years, been lurking here since 2010, decided I needed a light version and picked this up, not as light as I would have liked but he price was right, have approximately 400 rounds of Lake City through it without a hitch. Only upgrades so far are a LaRue MBT-2S Trigger and a Trijicon HX Credo 1-6 mounted in a Warne XSKEL mount, 9.3 pounds. ARFX Skeleton Stock will replace the adjustable carbine stock, not much of a fan of the carbine stocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Nice 🍻🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMike Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Looks like you are on a similar path that I walked down when putting together my Windham Weaponry hunting AR10. I remember the Saint was in my final 3 for a per-assembled, reliable, reasonably priced not too heavy rifle. Let us know how you like that stock. Also curious as to how much that stock weighs? I ended up going with a Daniel Defense collapsible stock that weighed 7.65 oz on my scales, which I like a lot. Also, being collapsible is good for climbing into tree stands. I do have a couple of things planned after this deer season to lighten that package up a few more ounces in the off season. Trying to get it back under 9 lbs with an unloaded magazine. I found, a lighter titanium muzzle brake on sale for $35, which is a couple oz. lighter than the Precision Armament M4-72 I currently use. Also leaning towards a Leupold VX3HD 3.5-10x40 which is listed at 13.1 oz, which is couple oz. lighter than the Leupold VX Freedom 3-9x50 I currently use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMJ Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 What pattern is the SA Saint large frame? Great looking rifle @Lentuk! 4 hours ago, MtnMike said: Looks like you are on a similar path that I walked down when putting together my Windham Weaponry hunting AR10. I remember the Saint was in my final 3 for a per-assembled, reliable, reasonably priced not too heavy rifle. Let us know how you like that stock. Also curious as to how much that stock weighs? I ended up going with a Daniel Defense collapsible stock that weighed 7.65 oz on my scales, which I like a lot. Also, being collapsible is good for climbing into tree stands. I do have a couple of things planned after this deer season to lighten that package up a few more ounces in the off season. Trying to get it back under 9 lbs with an unloaded magazine. I found, a lighter titanium muzzle brake on sale for $35, which is a couple oz. lighter than the Precision Armament M4-72 I currently use. Also leaning towards a Leupold VX3HD 3.5-10x40 which is listed at 13.1 oz, which is couple oz. lighter than the Leupold VX Freedom 3-9x50 I currently use. @MtnMike how do you like tha VX-Freedom? I’ve got an older Vari-x iic 3-9x50mm and a VX2 2-7x33 I picked up just after Leupold discontinued that line. I really like both of them and haven’t had the chance to check out a VX-Freedom yet, but expect it to be on par since it’s the replacement for the Vx2’s. Gorgeous rifle btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentuk Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, JMJ said: What pattern is the SA Saint large frame? Great looking rifle @Lentuk! DPMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMJ Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Lentuk said: DPMS Thanks! I still haven’t seen their large frame rifles in person, should be an awesome rig if it’s anything like their small frame guns. Y’all got me curious to weigh my Aero M5 now, I’m guessing it’s 10# with the scope/mount on it. Edited October 31, 2022 by JMJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMike Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 @JMJ I like the VX-Freedom 3-9x50 a lot. Very good scope for the price and weight. I also have an older VXii 3-9x40 on a Rem 700BDL (which was my primary deer rifle for ages) and I think the Freedom is a bit brighter. Not sure if that is due to the increased objective size or updated materials. My plan is to move the Freedom to a new muzzle-loader for next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMJ Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, MtnMike said: @JMJ I like the VX-Freedom 3-9x50 a lot. Very good scope for the price and weight. I also have an older VXii 3-9x40 on a Rem 700BDL (which was my primary deer rifle for ages) and I think the Freedom is a bit brighter. Not sure if that is due to the increased objective size or updated materials. My plan is to move the Freedom to a new muzzle-loader for next season. Thanks man. I’ve currently got a Vortex diamondback 4-12x40mm on a browning a-bolt 7mmRM that’s been my primary deer rifle and it’s a decent scope but suffers some washout from the sun at dawn and dusk that I’ve never noticed with my Leupold scopes. Figuring that Leupold uses some better coatings on their glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentuk Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Stock just got here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMJ Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Lentuk said: Stock just got here. I think you’re going to love that stock. My brother in-law has on on his 6.8spcii and it’s one of the most comfortable stocks I’ve shot with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentuk Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, JMJ said: I think you’re going to love that stock. My brother in-law has on on his 6.8spcii and it’s one of the most comfortable stocks I’ve shot with. Yes I really like them, I have used a couple over the years, here is a build from 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentuk Posted October 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 And and the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMJ Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Those are some good looking rifles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMike Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentuk Posted November 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagebrush Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 i like the jp hand guard. good looking rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentuk Posted November 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2022 Got the Ace stock today, I ordered a set of Magpul MBUS Pros, the stock ones look like Chinesium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Very nice brother 🍻🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMJ Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 That forend is awesome, clean and simple lines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentuk Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Heading to the range to sight in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted November 16, 2022 Report Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 11/8/2022 at 10:00 AM, Lentuk said: Heading to the range to sight in. How did your outing go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lentuk Posted November 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2022 Had to take the dog to the vet, range session pending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted November 18, 2022 Report Share Posted November 18, 2022 Hope your dog is doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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