Modern Sporter - Build Discussions
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Seriously though, after handling a sub 5lb AR, it really messed me up 
, Having said this, I never shot it, but everything i see on pewtube are smiles and joy
If its civilian reliable, why the hell not, especially for a .223,
How is recoil on the 6.5 Grendel AR comparatively? Multi caliber use is prob the reason for the Sporter specs? Will 6.5 Grendel blow up a V7 enlightened style billet receiver?
, Having said this, I never shot it, but everything i see on pewtube are smiles and joyIf its civilian reliable, why the hell not, especially for a .223,
How is recoil on the 6.5 Grendel AR comparatively? Multi caliber use is prob the reason for the Sporter specs? Will 6.5 Grendel blow up a V7 enlightened style billet receiver?
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That's taking it to extremes but I think there is a lot of room for milling the lower. I probably wouldn't want to tamper too much with the upper because that's all that stands between the operator and an angry BCG/barrel.
But the lower could be reworked quite a bit because it's not really required to withstand a lot of explosive pressure. I suspect the reason it looks the way it does is for over-the-top military levels of destructive testing, and, of course, production cost. If I were to do anything I would skeletonize the magwell sides.
I don't know about you but I would NOT want to experience a catastrophic failure with something like this beside my face.
You and me both!!
Besides that is just about thee most hideous AR set I have ever seen. I thought Jese James stuff was butt ugly, but that there takes the cake!!
THIS!! thanks for that post! Round 2 lowers please
!!!! please ? Not to mention billet lends itself to structural integrity when you need to go thinner
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Lots of ways to reduce weight without compromising structure...
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That's borderline Star Wars blaster territory there, in a good way. I dig it.
Weight is both your friend and enemy depending on what you are doing and it is way easier to add weight than take it off. For competitive shooters there is a sweet spot, transitions vs. settling for a 400+ m shot. Too light and you loose time on the long shots, too heavy and on some of the real serious run 'n gun stages and you will feel it.
ThatM305Guy
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Bahahaha, shots fired!
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Too late. I already ordered it. I don't think the weight of a forward assist upper is going to be noticeably more than a slick side upper. And of course I'm going to be using a titanium plunger, because I'm a rich fat guy.
If you haven't already ordered one. August
The uppers have been at the anodizer for 4 bussines days if they got there last Tuesday. Shaun said they are estimating a 2 -3 week turn around. Could be more could be less. They wont know anything on a Sunday.
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They took my order in the first week of January and I was told to expect it in August. Hope that helps.
If this is round 2, then yah, I'm ok with the wait
1st production run sold out in September. been second run since then
