lr 308 - puting my heavy @$$ rifle on a diet(help)

[Skidshot505]

So sniper's hide, I am tired of humping my lr308 around the mountains (and I kind of like building rifles) and i noticed that the sass looks pretty awesome so I think a reconfiguration is in order. Right now I am running it with just the a2 stock that came with it (sold the magpul prs to help pay for build)stock ff hand guard, and stock 24'' bbl. now for question time. I would like to run a magpul colapsible stock, probably the acs or ctr and I would like to make sure that this is possible. also i was thinking of shortening the barrel to perhaps 20" and threading it, is this a good idea? I'm not sure if this will provide proper barrel length after the gas port also does anybody have any experience with a good comp, I'm trying to decrease muzzle jump for better follow up shots. If you could please help me make this fat girl skinny i would much appreciate it. any new ideas are welcome.
Thanks and have a good day.

 

[lazy21]

Re: lr 308 - puting my heavy @$$ rifle on a diet(help)

the sass has a 18" bbl

 

[dlxcupid]

Re: lr 308 - puting my heavy @$$ rifle on a diet(help)

Like Lazy21 said, the sass has an 18" bbl. You can even cut it down to 16". Lowlight uses an 16" on his rifle and he holds MOA or better out to 800?. Getting the barrel fluted will help out a little. You should've kept the PRS to balance out the weight of the gun. I'm sure the rifle was front heavy, the PRS is a heavier stock and puts a little more weight in the rear. Plastic mags and lo-cap mags will help. The right sling with the right techniques can help alot too.

I've got the Miculek comp on my LR308 and recoils like an AR15. Only drawback is that it's just super loud. When you cut the barrel, it shouldn't affect your gas port since they'll just circumcize your barrel.

 

[Casey Simpson]

Re: lr 308 - puting my heavy @$$ rifle on a diet(help)

Beginning a weight training program four years ago has done my shooting good, both pistol and rifle. For a light build I had the barrel turned down, (benefits of heavy barrels are exaggerated for hunting purposes). Research the dimensions of a Tubb Contour. I used a carbon fiber float tube, aluminum scope rings and no brake; they add weight. Reduce recoil by reducing bullet weight. Use 155 Scenars. Carefully consider optics. They get heavy fast, some up to 2.5 lbs.. A box of 20 rds hanging out of the mag well makes it unnecessarily heavy too.
I tried a PRS and hated it. Prone the shooter cannot get a proper cheek weld as closer means the cheek is off the riser piece. The A2, if the right scope and rings are used, is way way good, and light. The cheapest and healthiest remedy is a gym membership unless you're already doing that. Three hours weekly, 3.5 mph at 5% incline treadmill is good.

 

[bohem]

Re: lr 308 - puting my heavy @$$ rifle on a diet(help)

Casey, you can't get a proper cheekweld with the PRS while prone? Overall I agree with your sentiments, I've never had a problem with cheekweld on my PRS.

Lugging a 32 oz. tactical scope around on a hunting rifle has always seemed pretty pointless to me. Getting a high quality scope meant for hunting, something with an elevation turret and good glass is the way to go for me. Zeiss comes to mind quickly.

 

[Pat M]

Re: lr 308 - puting my heavy @$$ rifle on a diet(help)

I carry my PSS 308 because it's lighter and has less snag points.