I usually hunt ground hogs with my .17hmr. But I think a .223/5.56 may be what I start using due to knock down since I need to actually bring em back for a head count. I already have a mossberg mvp varmint set up very well. But the gun is heavy to be lugging around woods and fields. So I'm looking into a couple options

 

A lighter stock for my mvp.

 

Remington 783

 

 

Tikka t3 lite

 

 

Tikka is the most fun option

 

 

Or the old build another ar

 

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My lightweight ar build would be a perfect hunting platform. Check my thread for deets

 

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The plastic lower with stock built on?

 

 

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http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-527-carbine-223-rem/

 

5.87 lbs.

The plastic lower with stock built on?

 

 

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Yea came to 5.5 lbs with irons and foregrip but it's got a standard bcg. I'm waiting on a lightweight one

 

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You may like it but I'd never use a plastic lower.

 

 

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http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-527-carbine-223-rem/

 

5.87 lbs.

 

The cz does catch my eye though

Browning x-bolt stalker too

 

 

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I'd definitely go with a lightweight built AR. Plenty of options out there to make it to your specs.

Held a kimber rifle tonight. It's now in the running. It was the lightest rifle I ever held.

 

 

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