AR Lightweight Budget Build Challenge: See my results!

[CaliGunner]

5.9 pounds, ready to go, just have to spend some of that big money you make.

DDM4®V7®SLW

The DDM4 V7 SLW AR15 style rifle is one of the lightest, fastest-handling rifles available in the DDM4 line-up, tipping the scales at under 6 lbs. Built around a Cold Hammer Forged, 14.5 inch Lightweight profile barrel, the V7 SLW has an Extended Flash Suppressor which is pinned and welded to...

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I love DD rifles, one of my favorite rifles to bring to the range is my DDM4V7.

But I haven't bought a "built" rifle in years. I just find a lot of enjoyment from building and customizing myself.

Plus I think I can do better than 5.9 pounds. By my early calculations, I'm probably going to be at 4.6 - 4.8 for my ultra light (before optic and mount) when I'm done.

 

[Sam7sf]

Noreen carbine In 30-06. Sell two of your lightest ar’s and buy one. Start drinking your coffee black also.

 

[CaliGunner]

Noreen carbine In 30-06. Sell two of your lightest ar’s and buy one. Start drinking your coffee black also.

Why are we always on TGT at the same time?


Also, 30-06 is a boomer caliber. I don't buy it and I have no reloading dies, etc for it.

 

[Sam7sf]

Why are we always on TGT at the same time?

I’m sure it’s a google conspiracy.

 

[CaliGunner]

I’m sure it’s a google conspiracy.

I already bought a fluted lightweight barrel in .223 Wylde. I have to finish this build.

 

[Sam7sf]

This is perfection

BN36X3 - Carbine (.30-06)

Noreen BN36X3 - Carbine (.30-06) rifle is the new age battle ready M1 Garand in the tried and true 30-06 Springfield. Light and maneuverable for extreme tasks.

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[Sam7sf]

I already bought a fluted lightweight barrel in .223 Wylde. I have to finish this build.

It’s never too late to abort. Look at it this way: you can have pink crocs on all the time, but owning that bn36 would automatically offset any negative views caused by the crocs.

That rifle is so manly, that some of the old timers at the range may go get you a cup of coffee.

 

[CaliGunner]

This is perfection

BN36X3 - Carbine (.30-06)

Noreen BN36X3 - Carbine (.30-06) rifle is the new age battle ready M1 Garand in the tried and true 30-06 Springfield. Light and maneuverable for extreme tasks.

onlylongrange.com

That does look nice...

What do you think about .308 vs 30-06?

 

[CaliGunner]

It’s never too late to abort. Look at it this way: you can have pink crocs on all the time, but owning that bn36 would automatically offset any negative views caused by the crocs.

That rifle is so manly, that some of the old timers at the range may go get you a cup of coffee.

I think Crocs are so comfortable, they're worth the negative attention.

Do you really shoot 30-06?

 

[Sam7sf]

I think Crocs are so comfortable, they're worth the negative attention.

Do you really shoot 30-06?

I love 30-06. It’s an American classic. If someone says they don’t like 30-06 then they don’t like apple pie and women.

30-06 is for the price, still a respectable choice out to 800 yards. It’s a respectable choice for big game. A great choice for foreign invaders.

I want more 30-06. I have an older bolt action I got in a trade and it shoots lights out tight groups with crappy ammo.

 

[Sam7sf]

That does look nice...

What do you think about .308 vs 30-06?

Vs 308…a classic and thus boring debate. 308 is great. 06 edges it out performance wise and with heavy loads. However ain’t much I can say to bash 308.

Both are American classics…but it’s like this: the 308 is a Camaro…the 06 is a chevelle ss with topless women.

 

[CaliGunner]

Vs 308…a classic and thus boring debate. 308 is great. 06 edges it out performance wise and with heavy loads. However ain’t much I can say to bash 308.

Both are American classics…but it’s like this: the 308 is a Camaro…the 06 is a chevelle ss with topless women.

Reason I ask is because I have a lot of .308/7.62x51 stocked up, and even have reloading dies for 308. I wonder if I would be getting "extra" out of moving into 30-06.

Funny you mention the Camaro = .308, and 30-06 = Chevelle SS, I've been thinking of getting a C8 Corvette, even test drove one last Sunday. What Caliber would a corvette c8 be equal to?

 

[Sam7sf]

What Caliber would a corvette c8 be equal to?

Something over charged with a cracked case. Don’t do new gm. You will look at it wrong and a panel will fall off.

 

[Vaquero]

6.5 crokmoor

 

[Orbie]

Do you really shoot 30-06?

It’ll take any game in TX.

 

[pronstar]

These guys aren’t your average overweight 50+ year old indoor range weekend warrior.

Your words are very hurtful

 

[pronstar]

I mean…that generation got bread, water, cheese, no armor, and 10-13 lb guns. Lol

A world war will do that…versus our modern pussification of fighting for pronouns and what bathroom we should use.

 

[CaliGunner]

Your words are very hurtful

I'm not a Mr. Olympia myself, but I do get my running and weights in every week in between working in the city, coaching High School Basketball, etc, but a lot of the guys who go to these courses are in their primes.

They come in full plate carriers, their oakleys, and veins popping on their biceps. Many of them are active law enforcement or military contractors/former active service.

A bit different than your average indoor range guy.

 

[Axxe55]

I'm not a Mr. Olympia myself, but I do get my running and weights in every week in between working in the city, coaching High School Basketball, etc, but a lot of the guys who go to these courses are in their primes.

They come in full plate carriers, their oakleys, and veins popping on their biceps. Many of them are active law enforcement or military contractors/former active service.

A bit different than your average indoor range guy.

Weren't you the one that was knocking us old guys for telling us what we could or couldn't do and now you're you're complaining

 

[Sam7sf]