Ultralight Ultralight Rifles

[robtattoo]

With my new 6x45 barrel, I'm less than an ounce over 4lb now, with 5 in the mag

 

[SoFLBeachBum]

I first found this thread nearly two years ago, I was searching for lightweight gasser builds. I came back to this thread and actually read it. Now I’ve gone and built an ultralight bolt action straightpull. I blame you all.

 

[Tailwind5sw]

I applaud the dovetail and latcjh!! Now cut a grove in the rail matching the mount clamp, than drill and counter sink the bottom and screw the pa riser to the upper with out the clamp!

 

[SoFLBeachBum]

I’m built it using spare parts from a gasser carbine. I saw the ATL opp straightpull, I read about the Solo here, and had the idea to do one but reuse the charging handle latch. I built the gas key/latch from a piece of 10mm by 15mm aluminum and another 8mm by 25mm price, hollowed it out and installed a latch. Several months later, my little monster was built:

 

[SoFLBeachBum]

I applaud the dovetail and latcjh!! Now cut a grove in the rail matching the mount clamp, than drill and counter sink the bottom and screw the pa riser to the upper with out the clamp!

I almost did that! Instead I filed the bottom of base to clear the charging handle. But I did add two more grooves to the rail (the Microprism now sits closer to my eye)

 

[Thegman]

Fantastic job, @SoFLBeachBum !

I really like seeing all these great ideas.

 

[SoFLBeachBum]

Fantastic job, @SoFLBeachBum !

I really like seeing all these great ideas.

Thank you, TheGman, for the praise! You started all this. Turning the AR15 into the ultimate ULUL took some original thinking. I’m grateful you did it and shared it. And it’s awesome so many have joined in and keep the idea growing. I hope this thread gets pinned.