Updated OP with googledrive link, AR15 PWDB (thanks bigs28), and updated shopping list details, I changed my mind with the hand guard and will be going with a 12.6" hand guard to further reduce weight for less $$$ and still hide the midlength gas block.... adjusted optic to Leupold VX-3i 1.5-5x20mm for further weight reduction and increased FOV.... as well as better glass from the VX-2, and a few other tweaks. According to my calculations I may even end up under 7lbs with optic and still be at least $250 under budget. Will be exciting to see how this progresses throughout the build process and hand load development.
Just got the 18" Faxon barrel in the other day, man it's SWEET!!! Thanks to Aimsurplus for a crazy black friday deal
I just decided on the LowPro handstop from lowprollc.com - anyone have one of these? Looks really cool
Just got the 18" Faxon barrel in the other day, man it's SWEET!!! Thanks to Aimsurplus for a crazy black friday deal

I just decided on the LowPro handstop from lowprollc.com - anyone have one of these? Looks really cool

