Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

[C Bow]

The Warwick right side charging I got weighs 9,9 oz also I would like to ask what is the lightest barrel nut

 

[ezwy]

The Warwick right side charging I got weighs 9,9 oz also I would like to ask what is the lightest barrel nut

The solo barrel nut is probably the lightest smallest. Shorter than most and aluminum.

 

[packgoatguy]

The Warwick right side charging I got weighs 9,9 oz also I would like to ask what is the lightest barrel nut

Without modification, I believe the JAG Composites barrel nut is the lightest.

There is a cheap barrel nut on ebay that can be trimmed.

Ultralight Aluminum/ Steel Barrel Nut For NSR Keymod or Mlok Handle | eBay

Barrel Nut Choice : Aluminum Barrel Nut(20g) / Steel barrel nut (80g).

www.ebay.com

Trimmed, you can get the JAG down to 20 grams.

 

[C Bow]

Thanks

 

[Stocky]

Has the actual dimensions of the lightest contour been posted somewhere? Would like a sense check before I reprofile a barrel.

 

[Thegman]

The Warwick right side charging I got weighs 9,9 oz also I would like to ask what is the lightest barrel nut

The barrel nut NFA uses on their short handguards is probably the lightest barrel nut made. 0.6oz. This is what I used for my "Little Big Gun's" handguard which is 1.9oz at 9". They are now knurled, instead of the linear grooves.

NFA Gen 2 Hand Guards

Upgrade your firearm with the high-quality NFA Gen 2 Hand Guards. Made in the USA from lightweight aluminum, these MLOK compatible hand guards are durable and easy to install.

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I was able to order several as barrel nuts only. Need a few more now.

They're not drilled and tapped for screws, so easiest to use with some kind of clamp over a CF tube. I used/use modified CF seatpost clamps from ebay that weigh about 6 grams for that part.

 

[JBradley500]

I know cutting weight in optics isn't the place for most people, especially west of the Mississippi river, but I can use 1x power for most of my hunting.

I used a GLX 1x last year, which was 9.5 oz with low mount, a neoprene cover, sun shade, and spare battery.

This year I am going to use a Holosun SCRD with low mount, which is 4 oz with the rubber lens covers. Saving 5.5 oz is significant for me at this point so I'm happy.

 

[packgoatguy]

I'm just curious if any of you smart gram counting folks know if it's possible to remove the steel recoil lug from a kimber 84m (I'm assuming the barrel would have to come off first). Has anyone ever tried having a titanium lug made for it to shave a few more grams?