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Colby Thorson · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:08 pm Post subject: Ultra light AR wylde chamber.

Looking for an ultra light AR upper in 556/ 223 to go with the composite lower. Anyone know of something good?[/list]
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David K · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:34 pm Post subject:

i've been considering the same thing Colby, a few of us have talking about it

I was waiting for ARP to get in his lightweight Wylde chamber barrels, they weight 1lb 9oz, thats pretty light for a barrel. They would also be Melonite treated for longer life, little faster speed.

Then I was going to go with a carbon fiber handguard. Few out there that I really like.

I'll do some searching around for uppers and see whats out there, I really haven't looked as you know me, I usually build my own, and don't think anyone would have one configured the way I like it.

Colby Thorson · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks David. I was thinking about a hand guard like Frank T got and a 14.5 inch barrel.
You know, for the near future. About 6 month near future Wink

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David K · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:14 pm Post subject:

oh ok, yea thats the one I told Frank to get, it is the Troy TRX Extreme, I have that one in different lengths on 3 different AR's, they are pretty light if you stick with a shorter one....

FrankT · Texasboars Legends Club Joined: 05 Jun 2011 Posts: 1754

Mine is the 9", very light, I would be interested in the same you are looking for Colby.

Ron Brown · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:50 am Post subject:

FRESH! form the scale:

Stripped Upper = 6.90 oz
New Frontier Lower = 27.75 oz
Bolt = 11.30 oz
Charging Handle 1.05 oz
MagPul Forearm 7.75 oz

I let the scale total all but the forearm = 47.05oz

Barrel = 27 oz

Total less forearm = 74.05 oz

With Forearm and a few ounces for ejection port cover, forward assist ... still less than 5 1/2 pounds. With a Leupold lightweight scope still under 6 pounds.

Ron
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