SomethingEZ 5 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) My question is this, how heavy is your rifle and how heavy is to heavy? I have a rifle weighing 8lbs with optics. How does this compare with other rifles? Thanks. Edited October 13, 2010 by SomethingEZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Klassy Kalashnikov 1,393 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) With optics, loaded or unloaded? My one x39 is 8lb loaded, the other is 7.5lbs loaded I would say "too heavy" is a very subjective term, depends on is the weight justified or is it dead weight of mall ninja rail accessories? Edited October 13, 2010 by Classy Kalashnikov Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 How are we measuring this? I don't have a fish scale... I don't know how accurate I can be... Also... what classy said... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SomethingEZ 5 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) My rifle is 8lbs unloaded, with a Vortex Strike Fire. I am looking for some weight comparisons as opposed to other rifles. My rifle is a Krebs Custom SLT that i added a folding recoil absorbing stock to. This is proving to be a heavy rifle. Im thinking of ditching the scope rail and going back to the original stock. It is beautiful but heavy. And i would say too heavy would be measured as too heavy to be carried on a normal patrol like a AR in Iraq. Edited October 13, 2010 by SomethingEZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 My question is this, how heavy is your rifle and how heavy is to heavy??????? I have a rifle weighing 8lbs with optics. How does this compare with other rifles????? Thanks. Unfortunately, you did not use enough question marks to assure me that you were asking a question. If you were not making a statement, please repost as a question with a greater number of question marks. Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SomethingEZ 5 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Noted and corrected. LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Lug the rifle and a combat loadout (4 30s in the bag one in the rifle)around all day making sure to walk at least 5 miles though brush and then determine how heavy the rifle may be. They are heavy even with out scopes and rails and can openers or whatever is hanging off some of these rifles. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I figure.. 1 20 round mag in the rifle... 4-5 30's in a mole type 'vest'... maybe 1 spare 20 in a rear pocket.. Extra ammo stashed in my Jack Bauer 'bag'... I figure my Saiga 762x39 rifle is under 8 lbs w/the Bushnell Red-Dot.. I know carrying my Saiga 308 w/21" bbl up a trail with 2 mags in a 'bag' was a PITA... Need some more exercise... or less strippers... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimdigriz 580 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 My go-to rifle is 7.5 lbs unloaded. It has an Ultimak with an Aimpoint Micro, but otherwise is a fairly standard SGL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 9.1 lbs loaded with everything (including the can opener..) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
facepull 3 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 9.1 lbs loaded with everything (including the can opener..) im over 10 pounds loaded but i have a 4x posp mounted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) I will say that a little over 9 lbs doesn't seem that bad considering all the snit I have strapped to my gun.. Edited October 14, 2010 by vladtepes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SomethingEZ 5 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I guess my rifle isnt that bad then. i was thinking it was a little to heavy for real world use. But i guess im not looking that bad. Thanks guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VladTepes 160 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I guess my rifle isnt that bad then. i was thinking it was a little to heavy for real world use. But i guess im not looking that bad. Thanks guys. I think it is all subjective.. I am 6ft2 and weigh about 200lbs and I go to the gym pretty often... so carrying around a 9lb rifle is really not gonna kill me.. where as my girlfriend who is substantially smaller.. finds it difficult to lug around my Saiga.. there is no simple answer.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarheel72 16 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Mine weighs less than three pounds with optics, tach light and 30 rounds. When I pick it up. However, it defies the laws of physics and within five minutes it has gained several pounds, even as I shoot rounds. After ten minutes it weighs in at a heafty 12 pounds at least. If I carry it for an hour, it weighs 25 pounds, I swear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Mine weighs less than three pounds with optics, tach light and 30 rounds. When I pick it up. However, it defies the laws of physics and within five minutes it has gained several pounds, even as I shoot rounds. After ten minutes it weighs in at a heafty 12 pounds at least. If I carry it for an hour, it weighs 25 pounds, I swear. At last an explanation, I was wondering how that was happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Heavy is a subjective term, but with that said. I am pushing 60. If I wanted a heavy battle rifle, I would have a CETME, HK94, or M1A. For me, not being a mall commando or expecting zombie Cuban paratroopers to drop from the sky, my weapons are strictly home/farm defense against two legged goblins and four legged vermin. If it turns into TEOTWAWKI or SHTF scenario, I can gear up. The last thing I need is a bunch of "tacticool" stuff bolted on and hanging on my weapon. A 7.5 pound AK with 5-6 pounds of crap bolted on is a toy. Serious war fighters have cause to add a few things, but generally mission dictated, not swiss army knife rifles. If you choose to have all the add ons, more power to you. Freedom of choice. I carried a weapon for a living every day for 25 years. I carry only what I need. The less complicated, the easier it is for muscle memory and training to take care of you. Don't need to screw with switches, dead batteries on optics, pressure pads, and rain and fog covered optics. Grab it, lock and load, present, look right down the top of the weapon, and react appropriately. My CAR-15 is lightweight (5.7 lbs) with a pencil barrel, A1 upper, and Colt Fiberite 4 position stock, 20 round mag. My USGI M1 carbine is about the same weight, 15 round mag with two more in a stock pouch. My Saiga will be lean and clean. Not even a muzzle attachment. Iron sights, FSE triangle polymer stock, standard pistol grip, and a factory hand guard with vent holes and a heat shield fabricated in. In the weapon, I like the 10 rounder modified to 15 rounds. Very handy and light. I stick a 30 rounder in my back pocket or waistband. Eventually I will change out gas tube and add a retainer for an AK hand guard. This is just my opinion, your mileage may vary. Flame on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) No flames should arise you just made the perfect case for simplicity. So far all Ive found that all I really want done is make the irons Americanized with aperture rear with either krebs or a dogleg and a better front post. It is a good rifle, great thing about 30 cal is it isnt shot placement limited as a 22. Edited October 16, 2010 by Rhodes1968 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imarangemaster 315 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 Light and simple CAR-15: Light and simple USGI 12-43 Inland M1 Carbine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga7081 5 Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 My question is this, how heavy is your rifle and how heavy is to heavy??????? I have a rifle weighing 8lbs with optics. How does this compare with other rifles????? Thanks. Unfortunately, you did not use enough question marks to assure me that you were asking a question. If you were not making a statement, please repost as a question with a greater number of question marks. Thank you. lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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