lightest weight 7.62NATO MBR
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KaceCoyote
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G3KA4 was only like what...7lbs?
P95Carry
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My L1A1 dials in at approx 9 lbs .... and cannot think of anything much in that cal which will be significantly lighter.
Roadkill Coyote
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I was looking for a handy .308 for the car, ended up with a DSA carbine that comes in at eight and a quarter plus ammo. It's light and short enough to handle easy, and heavy enough that recoil is no biggie. I like it!
Chipperman
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AR-10(T) carbine is only 8.5 lbs, according to Armalite's web site.
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boofus
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Do mini-galils come in .308 ? 
If it does I'd imagine it would be pretty light. The HK51 might be a close contender as well. They're based on MBRs but the barrels are much shorter.
If it does I'd imagine it would be pretty light. The HK51 might be a close contender as well. They're based on MBRs but the barrels are much shorter.Sunray
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"...Do mini-galils come in .308..." Galil's do. I'd truly hate to think what they want for one though. If you can find one.
http://www.ak-47.net/ak47/galil.html
http://www.ak-47.net/ak47/galil.html
artherd
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Not really a 'battle' rifle, but mine has proven reliable in good conditions
Remington 7400 in .30-06 at about 7lbs. Finally found good 10-round mags too (RAMLINE.)
Remington 7400 in .30-06 at about 7lbs. Finally found good 10-round mags too (RAMLINE.)
Chris Rhines
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This is from memory, so please forgive any errors...
The M1a, standard, 20" rack-grade rifle weighs in at about 8-3/4 pounds. I assume that the shorter-barreled versions, the M1 SOCOM and such, would be lighter.
The Armalite AR10, again with a standard 20" barrel, runs a bit over 9 pounds. If you build an AR10 with lightweight components, you should be able to get the overall weight down to around 8 or 8-1/2, maybe less.
FALs and HK91s in standard configuration both tip the scales at around 10 pounds. Lightweight versions do exist, such as the old DSA SA-58 Lightweight Carbine, which was supposed to weigh under 8 pounds. Impressive...
Pay your money, take your chances.
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The M1a, standard, 20" rack-grade rifle weighs in at about 8-3/4 pounds. I assume that the shorter-barreled versions, the M1 SOCOM and such, would be lighter.
The Armalite AR10, again with a standard 20" barrel, runs a bit over 9 pounds. If you build an AR10 with lightweight components, you should be able to get the overall weight down to around 8 or 8-1/2, maybe less.
FALs and HK91s in standard configuration both tip the scales at around 10 pounds. Lightweight versions do exist, such as the old DSA SA-58 Lightweight Carbine, which was supposed to weigh under 8 pounds. Impressive...
Pay your money, take your chances.
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