08-10-2012, 08:57 PM
BigBluePup: I think Bob has you on the weight of his barrel. That 16" ( actually 14.5" plus an integral flashhider) Satern Spartan double fluted barrel weighs in at 1.1lbs..
The lightest weight Proof Research lists for any of their barrels is 1.5lbs.
I also have a Grendel rifle using the 16" Satern Spartan barrel( I also have one of their 18" Satern Spartan barrels on another rifle).
My total rifle came in at just under 5lbs.
I can't speak for Bob but personally I wouldn't want to go lighter than the 5lbs. because I start feeling an increase in recoil from a lack of weight to offset it.
I personally love that rifle with the 16" Satern Spartan barrel because it is so handy and everything I shoot with it just dies.
Welcome to the Horde and good luck with your build.
Lee
PS- I used an ACE ARFX buttstock and a Hogue overmolded handguard on that rifle. The ACE buttstock is very light and the Hogue handguard has the rubber overmolding which helps insulate my hands from the cold when I'm using it up north.
The lightest weight Proof Research lists for any of their barrels is 1.5lbs.
I also have a Grendel rifle using the 16" Satern Spartan barrel( I also have one of their 18" Satern Spartan barrels on another rifle).
My total rifle came in at just under 5lbs.
I can't speak for Bob but personally I wouldn't want to go lighter than the 5lbs. because I start feeling an increase in recoil from a lack of weight to offset it.
I personally love that rifle with the 16" Satern Spartan barrel because it is so handy and everything I shoot with it just dies.
Welcome to the Horde and good luck with your build.
Lee
PS- I used an ACE ARFX buttstock and a Hogue overmolded handguard on that rifle. The ACE buttstock is very light and the Hogue handguard has the rubber overmolding which helps insulate my hands from the cold when I'm using it up north.