Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

Thanks! Good timing! I am finally building an actual ULUL after playing with my “gassless AR”.

I just bought the BGC and an aluminum barrel nut from KAK.

Also have on order a couple TA lowers and a New Frontier UL LPK.

I already have a few other pieces. Going to use blem BCA side charging upper and an aluminum bolt knob. I think I can re-use an A2 buffer tube I have already cut short for another project.

I will use a barrel I already have so I can wait as I get this group buy for barrels going. I may break down and find a pencil barrel or just buy a 12” and flute/dimple it. After all, I have a second lower coming!

I will pick up carbon tubes for the forend and butt when I get the nut in. Other than the tubes and fashioning a butt pad, I think I am good.

I have a 1” Burris scope I had on another bolt .223 that I run on it until I pick up a used SWFA.
 
Could maybe put a counter sunk screw through from inside the bolt to mount rather than thread the bolt material itself.
I may add a “gusset” or a bushing between the bolt knob and body of the BCG to help reduce the side load stress on the aluminum thread. It can be clamped between them.

Where did you guys drill the BCG?
 
There are "better" lightweight rifles with smoother actions but for the money, I couldn't be happier with my Savage LWH with handloads. It sits at 7#s on the nose with a 3-15x on top and 4 rounds in it and shoots sub-MOA out to 500 (so far).
 
I’m sure it has been covered before but what are you guys using for a lightweight strap/ sling ?
I have strap and buckles of various types if you all wanted something super simple sewn up.

A 1” strap wouldn’t be much weight with a side release buckle sewn in and triglides to put attachment point on.
 
I have strap and buckles of various types if you all wanted something super simple sewn up.

A 1” strap wouldn’t be much weight with a side release buckle sewn in and triglides to put attachment point on.


If you’re going to go through the effort, here’s a nice option. I’ve used this on packs, climbing sticks, etc.

Can’t find it now, but there’s a 3/4” and 1/2” option available too.

As an alternative amsteel whoopie sling is a good option too
 

If you’re going to go through the effort, here’s a nice option. I’ve used this on packs, climbing sticks, etc.

Can’t find it now, but there’s a 3/4” and 1/2” option available too.

As an alternative amsteel whoopie sling is a good option too
That's the stuff I've been using for a few years, it makes a sling almost as light as paracord, but it's actually really comfortable
*with a sub 5 pound rifle package
 
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Anyone have a weight on the 3x primary arms microprism without the riser, but including the mount? Thinking it and a picatinny rail may shave a few ounces off of my howa mini. Probably wishful thinking as I am currently at 8.7ounces with scope and rings.
 
Anyone have a weight on the 3x primary arms microprism without the riser, but including the mount? Thinking it and a picatinny rail may shave a few ounces off of my howa mini. Probably wishful thinking as I am currently at 8.7ounces with scope and rings.
I'm at 8.5oz with the riser
 
You might check on the eye relief/height of the 3x. I find that if you use the mount to move it close enough to your eye, that it sits too high off the gun, unless you're using an AR...

Anyone have a weight on the 3x primary arms microprism without the riser, but including the mount? Thinking it and a picatinny rail may shave a few ounces off of my howa mini. Probably wishful thinking as I am currently at 8.7ounces with scope and rings.
 
It was mentioned in another thread but Shaw has portless barrels back in stock. I went ahead and ordered one.
 
I found a source for stainless barrels non ported that I will sell in a group buy soon, still looking like under $100 dollars and I can give them the print. Keep watching.

Also, BCA has 5.56 bolt actions in stock and on sale. I also found the code "buck" that gives a discount even on sale items. I paid $269.10 for it, plus $10 bucks for shipping.

I'll let you know how it goes. I plan to shoot it as is and maybe try it with my 22 ARC barrel.
 
Opinion on best suppressor for 6x45 UL rifle
I don’t own one but the wolf hunter is all the rage for a lightweight 6mm can. Scythe with a 223 endcap is my new can and I’m enjoying it so far. OCL hydrogen with the 6.5 bore would be a good choice too but hard to find.
 
I don’t own one but the wolf hunter is all the rage for a lightweight 6mm can. Scythe with a 223 endcap is my new can and I’m enjoying it so far. OCL hydrogen with the 6.5 bore would be a good choice too but hard to find.
I second the scythe-ti, the 223 end cap has a 6.5 hole, so it would be a good choice, they're in stock at hanson bros again as of a few days ago.
 
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