How heavy is your Fighting rifle? How many people here even worry about what your gun weighs? I've seen some builds where the builder goes nuts choosing every component solely on lightweight factors. Some guys are less worried. Saw some guys talking about lightweight guns on other forums , and facebook... It got me thinking.
I'm not sure about mine. I don't even have an accurate scale in my home, but mine is probably at least 8 or 9 pounds. I don't really care anyway. Of course I don't want it to be too heavy, but I don't freak out going after every ounce saved either. I have the gun itself, an 11.3" .330 Blackout SBR, but then I started packing stuff on it. That's where some people freak out stressing about it.
I built this as a home defense gun, so all the add-ons have a reason for being there. The weight, wasn't a priority.
I like red dot sights. The one I have is an old Aimpoint M4s. It's big, and heavy, but I have it, and it still works. It's built like a tank, and I'm good with it, so there's no need to change it out.
I also have a Surefire scout light on it. I like to see what I'm aiming at in the dark. It's of the utmost importance to be able to make a clear decision on if I need to fire or not.
I have a vertical foregrip too, because it helps me to hold the damn thing better.
I put a Law Tactical folder on it so I can fold it up, and stick it in a bag without taking it apart.
Then there's the 30 rounds of 110 gr Barnes Vor-Tx .300 Blackout in a Pmag.
Plus a sling. (not in photo)
I also have a 3X magnifier I just got that helps to pick up details at distance.
It all adds weight sure, but it all serves a purpose too.
Here's the deal. It doesn't bother me that I got a couple extra pounds of crap on there, because everything that's there, is there for a reason. I'm a big boy, I can carry a bullet launcher around without falling down, and crying for help. I figure if people are trying to kill me, and I have to shoot back, (I've been through that before) having to lug around a 8 or 9 pound weapon isn't gonna be what does me in... If it does, that's a problem with me, not the gun.
Thoughts...
I'm not sure about mine. I don't even have an accurate scale in my home, but mine is probably at least 8 or 9 pounds. I don't really care anyway. Of course I don't want it to be too heavy, but I don't freak out going after every ounce saved either. I have the gun itself, an 11.3" .330 Blackout SBR, but then I started packing stuff on it. That's where some people freak out stressing about it.
I built this as a home defense gun, so all the add-ons have a reason for being there. The weight, wasn't a priority.
I like red dot sights. The one I have is an old Aimpoint M4s. It's big, and heavy, but I have it, and it still works. It's built like a tank, and I'm good with it, so there's no need to change it out.
I also have a Surefire scout light on it. I like to see what I'm aiming at in the dark. It's of the utmost importance to be able to make a clear decision on if I need to fire or not.
I have a vertical foregrip too, because it helps me to hold the damn thing better.
I put a Law Tactical folder on it so I can fold it up, and stick it in a bag without taking it apart.
Then there's the 30 rounds of 110 gr Barnes Vor-Tx .300 Blackout in a Pmag.
Plus a sling. (not in photo)
I also have a 3X magnifier I just got that helps to pick up details at distance.
It all adds weight sure, but it all serves a purpose too.
Here's the deal. It doesn't bother me that I got a couple extra pounds of crap on there, because everything that's there, is there for a reason. I'm a big boy, I can carry a bullet launcher around without falling down, and crying for help. I figure if people are trying to kill me, and I have to shoot back, (I've been through that before) having to lug around a 8 or 9 pound weapon isn't gonna be what does me in... If it does, that's a problem with me, not the gun.
Thoughts...