Lightest 5.56 semi auto magazine fed rifle

[cyclone]

Yes I would like to know more because Modern Sporting Rifle (MSR) is a common term where as the Alberta Tactical Rifle Supply Modern Sporter Rifle is a specific rifle.

"Firm believer in the non-aggression principle", lol you clearly don't think being passive aggressive falls under that principle.

Government is the single biggest violator of the N.A.P.; personally, I refuse to do their dirty work (of promoting firearm-based ignorance & dissension) for them...

 

[Infamouzz]

I have a Bushmaster XM-15 QRC in 5.56/223 only weighs 6.5 lbs. As I am a paraplegic it is easy to use and shoot.

OP was asking for a non restricted variant.

 

[Cameron SS]

Hi all

My partner is about to start shooting now that she has completed her firearms safety course.

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a non-restricted 5.56 rifle that is as light as possible, magazine fed and preferably not front heavy.

The Ruger Mini 14 and Kel Tec RDB have come to mind.

Wk 180 C is worth a look and worth the wait.

 

[Bratwurst]

According to the website the SU16E comes in at 2.1kg which is nearly 30% less than a ruger mini 14. This may warrant investigation.

 

[JDMLandscaping]

SU16 for the win in my books. Had a buddy that bought one for a light backpack gun. My Mrs shot it once and said she wanted one. Here we are 2.5 years later and it is still going strong and she still loves it. No issues so far and we have at least 3000 rounds down the pipe. Takes AR15fan mags so unlimited supply and multitude of different kinds. It does feel “cheap” but I have given it a good beating through hikes and hunts and like I said still going strong. Just my $0.02

 

[Gao]

Benelli MR1

 

[Murray 3-D]

I truly wonder how much of that is ammunition-related; neither of the 2 SU-16's I've owned have had any issue...

My buddys broke firing only 55gr UMC.... so no, not ammunition. Just luck of the draw.

 

[Murray 3-D]

Hmmmm,

The person who joined in June, with zero feedback, wants to know more.

Sorry, won’t help you with your shopping list for named prohibs.

Then why dont u get lost and take your tin foil hat with you! So rude

 

[Murray 3-D]

The SU 16 is probably the lightest option and alway will be. My buddy has had a SU16 tactical for probably 3+ years now. Imo its really the only SU16 model that DOESN'T feel like cheap garbage. Unlike the other models the tactical model feels rigid, and look good aswell. The gun has been super reliable, light, well balanced, fairly ergonomic and seems to shoot around 2moa. After 800 rounds what is in the video occured. I just presumed the damage was caused by overgassing from the factory. But a person in the comment section suggested a different but very likely cause revolving around the piston rod slowly unscrewing off the bolt carrier.

 

[dieseldog]

Armalite AR180b, if you can find one.

A unmodified AR180b is 6lbs without a magazine but mini 14s and SU16s are in the same range and all non restricted. —Dieseldog!

 

[Brian46]

The lightest is master of arms, but it won't be NR

 

[cyclone]

A unmodified AR180b is 6lbs without a magazine but mini 14s and SU16s are in the same range and all non restricted. —Dieseldog!

All 3 are non-restricted...

 

[GUB]

Had a quick look at a Nutnfancy vid on the su16
Does not suck...That is good

 

[Cameron SS]

A unmodified AR180b is 6lbs without a magazine but mini 14s and SU16s are in the same range and all non restricted. —Dieseldog!

I guess I am going to have to start weighing everything. My Mini-14 feels way heavier than my 180.

 

[Mr.Subzero]

Wk 180- c
Mine is so light I bet my 8 year old girl can shoot that.

 

[Brian46]

6 lbs isn't light.

https://www.masterofarms.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=65

3.65lbs

 

[Cameron SS]

Wk 180- c
Mine is so light I bet my 8 year old girl can shoot that.

I know for a fact my 10 year old niece can.

 

[OkayShooter]

The older Poly AR 180B2 were pretty light.

 

[r34skyline]

Had a quick look at a Nutnfancy vid on the su16
Does not suck...That is good

Nutnfancy is hardly the go to source for what's awesome. He himself says in his reviews he usually shoots some 500-1000 rounds. While that will expose inital issues its hardly a mark of a gun that will last.

Not to mention him or any other reviewer alone is a sample of one.

The su16 is an ok range toy for light and i mean light recreational use. Hard use has shown an abnormally large failure rate. Shame because I do admire kel tecs willingness to experiment and innovate and come out with some neat designs.

 

[Sir Plus]

Nutnfancy is hardly the go to source for what's awesome. He himself says in his reviews he usually shoots some 500-1000 rounds. While that will expose inital issues its hardly a mark of a gun that will last.

At least he shoots the gun, which is more than can be said about 99% of forum posters, and much better than all those “reviewers” that basically just make an unboxing video.