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  1. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    Those BCA barrels are crazy lightweight!
  2. StupidLightweight

    Just got him back - what do you think he scores?

    145 3/8ths Regardless, great buck. Congrats!
  3. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    Optics are not the place to maximize weight savings on these builds. For self-defense, red dots are great, but for hunting purposes, they don't work well for IDing targets or shooting lanes or antlers, especially in low light. There's tons of places to save weight on these builds that don't...
  4. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    Regarding AR pistols, there are a ton of brace options on the market, though none are impressively ultralight. Here's the minimalist sling mount from Cain Arms I used on my lightest build. It weighs an ounce and costs $15. However, going the pistol route enables you to shave barrel steel off...
  5. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    With pistol braces green-lit by SCOTUS, I'd suggest going the AR pistol route for lightweight builds. Less barrel means less steel and less weight. For the barrel, I'd buy something like this PSA tube, chop and thread it around 12.XX inches, and add a small suppressor. Ballistically, it would be...
  6. StupidLightweight

    SWFA Shot show

    I don't think SWFA is shutting down, but I can't fathom why there is such a gigantic lag time to get product into the country. It's baffling. I've not been on the SS train long, but when I found out just how good the fixed 6X is, I should have started a RokFundMe page, pooled as much money as...
  7. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    The ultimate lightweight optic to me is a Trijicon ACOG in the magnification of your choice. To save weight, mill the upper receiver to direct mount the optic, with screws coming from below. JP Enterprises once offered this service, so I know it can be done. The 3x24 optic without mount weighs...
  8. StupidLightweight

    The Passing of Melvin Forbes

    Melvin was the godfather of ultralight rifles. His innovations changed the firearm industry. Rest in peace, sir.
  9. StupidLightweight

    White Bear

    Those photos are unreal. Thanks for sharing this unique adventure. I'd guess 99.9% of all humans will never experience anything like this.
  10. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    And this is why you’re the godfather of ultralight ARs
  11. StupidLightweight

    Pinning and welding…a bolt action?

    I'd suggest you find another 'smith who can cut and thread a short barrel. As for permanently attaching a suppressor, you could SBR the rifle instead. That way, you can add or remove cans until you find the right one.
  12. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    Smart plan. An SBR is the best way to build an ultralight AR. For a simple 5.56 straight pull, chop a 20-inch pencil barrel after the gas port, thread barrel, add a can. This results in a barrel just over 12 inches.
  13. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    I must admit, the Rossi LWC in 5.56 is intriguing, and I hate single shots.
  14. StupidLightweight

    Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

    I used a Havalon for about a decade on dozens of animals. Usually, I got by with a single blade per animal, but I'd use my pocket knife for popping knee joints to minimize dulling the scalpel. The main issue I have with replaceable blade knives is disposing of them in the field, so like Thegman...
  15. StupidLightweight

    Idaho Moose/Goat/Sheep draw results

    Swung for the fence, but no luck for me either
  16. StupidLightweight

    Help me put this rifle on a diet

    Another option would be to borrow a lightweight rifle. I bet there's a huge number of people on here who would happily loan you their $4,000+ custom rifle for the chance to get a little sheep blood on it. I know I would.
  17. StupidLightweight

    Help me put this rifle on a diet

    I love using ultralight rifles as much as the next guy, but it's important to balance rifle weight versus the caliber of the hunt. It would suck to miss an opportunity at a ram due to shaving 6 ounces from swapping scopes. For example, if I'm trying to fill a doe tag, I'll use the lightest...
  18. StupidLightweight

    Help me put this rifle on a diet

    I wouldn’t change a thing. It obviously is your best rifle, which is why you’re taking it on a dream trip. Use the best setup you have. I guarantee you, a year after the hunt, you won’t remember the weight of the rifle.
  19. StupidLightweight

    .410 bore barrel extension

    Ah, cool project. Call Phoenix Weaponry if you’d like to buy a .410 suppressor. I had a chat with their owner recently, and he said they build them.
  20. StupidLightweight

    .410 bore barrel extension

    Yes, please explain your goal. Are you starting with the short-barrel “firearm” Axe model?

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