It's similar to flip-flop foam, but a little less dense and softer (it was the backer of some kind of sign thing that, years ago, hung on a former co-worker's door - I convinced him I really needed it )Thegman, what are you using on these foam butt pads? Is it adhesive backed or are you just gluing on some foam of some kind?
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Definitely the way to go on these rifles. This is the one I put on the Smoke Composites. Their lightest one is way heavier and not soft at all.A flip flop is certainly the easiest way to find a suitable foam, I found a pair free in some promotion and there's enough foam to do 4 butt pads.
I glued mine on with a contact cement, there's a decent weight saving for very minimal cost and its holding up fine
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I would feel they are all so light it probably would be if you used it. Obviously not it you didn't.I have seen a few builds here with folding stocks, do you feel the ability to fold is worth the extra weight?
I agree. They're so lightweight already I'd opt for whatever you like functionally unless you're chasing the lightest weight possible.I would feel they are all so light it probably would be if you used it. Obviously not it you didn't.
What folding mechanism would you recommend?To me, a folding stock and manual operation for use with suppressors are what makes these ARs special.
AGP Arms' version is the only lightweight folder I've used, and though it's not a true lightweight, it works well for these straight-pull builds.What folding mechanism would you recommend?
Agreed. The folder is always worth the weight. I just packed out a bear yesterday through a jungle and being able to fold my rifle so it is only the height of my pack was a game changer.AGP Arms' version is the only lightweight folder I've used, and though it's not a true lightweight, it works well for these straight-pull builds.
Folding hunting chassis for bolt-guns spoiled me. I'll take a weight penalty for length reduction any day.
Do you have a weight for it? I think the 6x45 may get a change up, but I’d still like to be under 5 pounds suppressed.AGP Arms' version is the only lightweight folder I've used, and though it's not a true lightweight, it works well for these straight-pull builds.
Folding hunting chassis for bolt-guns spoiled me. I'll take a weight penalty for length reduction any day.
Please stop. I really don't need another rifle but I find myself NEEDING a folding stock, straight pull AR like this... probably as an SBR....AGP Arms' version is the only lightweight folder I've used, and though it's not a true lightweight, it works well for these straight-pull builds.
Folding hunting chassis for bolt-guns spoiled me. I'll take a weight penalty for length reduction any day.
The uppers just came back in stock, so you need to purchase one before they are all gone.Please stop. I really don't need another rifle but I find myself NEEDING a folding stock, straight pull AR like this... probably as an SBR....
A lightweight, straight-pull 5.56 with a 12.5-inch barrel, pinned suppressor, and folding stock is in my future. Based on projected velocity, the 77 TMK should be good out to 350 yards.I really don't need another rifle but I find myself NEEDING a folding stock, straight pull AR like this... probably as an SBR....