I built a 16" gun with a noveske barrel which should still easily be a 1000 yard gun but fully usable as a battle rifle. In my opinion unless you are planning on shooting over 1k yards regularly lose a few inches and ounces off the gun and have something that is more purposeful. With the 3-15 scope on it its a hefty 12.5 lbs but with irons/small redot its under 9, lighter than some ar15s Ive handled, and thats with the heavier noveske barrel.
Mike
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