Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

[SteveAndTheCrigBoys]

Took the ULUL out to 380 yards in the desert with the Primary Arms 5x Microprism last weekend. Real happy with the optic/reticle, it was easy to use for holdovers. I'd recommend that optic to anyone looking for something around that weight and magnification range.

 

[JBradley500]

How much weight does a Ti bolt shave?

Bolt ot bolt handle? Bolt handle would be around 6 grams, or around 1/5oz.

 

[Trackselk]

Oh, I was thinking bolt inside carrier

 

[Thegman]

Oh, I was thinking bolt inside carrier

No such thing, that I know of, anyway. I've never seen or heard of anything other than a steel bolt for an AR. Bolts have to made to very exacting size tolerances, and of only a few types of steel, so any weight difference would be miniscule. Just the difference of the steel alloy density, which would be very negligible.

 

[Trackselk]

No such thing, that I know of, anyway. I've never seen or heard of anything other than a steel bolt for an AR. Bolts have to made to very exacting size tolerances, and of only a few types of steel, so any weight difference would be miniscule. Just the difference of the steel alloy density, which would be very negligible.

Makes sense, and I know ti galls easily, so wrong application. I need more coffee today...

 

[JBradley500]

Unfortunately I think not, because it's standard threads. I had to order a foot of threaded stainless rod, and then jb welded a little piece in the Standoff.

Hey. You were right. Although my bolt seemed to be 5mm, it was actually 10-32 threads. I ended up drilling a through hole and turning down the shank of that standoff instead. Also, the "titanium" screws I ordered were of course steel .

Anyway, this saves about 1/3 oz.