Is it worth it???

[Medic1]

OK. I'm getting all the final details ready to order, checking in stock and prices etc., I'm looking at the two DPMS uppers, 308-FTT-EA1. that weighs 1.10 lb., And 308-FTT-LW1 that weighs 1lb flat and is about 40-60 $'s more. Heres the ? is that 1 tenth of a pound really worth it? Its gonna have a 16" barrel, light weight stock etc. Basicly all I want to know is it worth the extra dollars to get the light weight?

                        Thanks to all..

[Robocop1051]

Only you can really answer that "?"

How light do you want your rifle? Are you willing to spend the money to make it as light as possible?

I doubt you'll even notice the extra ounce or two... Just be aware that if you make that same allowance 5 or 6 more times, you can quickly add up to a pound.

[planeflyer21]

I remember a friend saying about carbon fiber motorcycle parts "It runs about $500-600 to shed a pound of weight." (many, many years ago)

If the cost is worth it to YOU then it is.

For a rifle I'm humping around all day, all week, yeah...it is worth it.  For something that powers itself?  Nope.

Jon

[Jgun]

Yeah, but just as with a couple ounces adding up to a pound heavier gun if you don't pay attention while selecting parts for a gun build, on a motorcycle, a few pounds heavier here or there when choosing parts, adds up to a bike that handles and performs very differently. We're not talking about adding 20 lbs to your HD dresser, but if you switch out stock wheels for the lightest ones available a sport bike will handle better, brake in a shorter distance and accelerate faster. All depends what your intended use for the bike is, just like trying to build a lighter gun. If You have to carry it, along with pack and ammo all day every day. saving a pound with no reduction in durability is a very good thing, if your building something to shoot from a rest or bench, extra weight can actually help accuracy because of recoil reduction.