Spike,
Not really sure you could get much lighter than an AR platform in 7.62, 18" bbl with collapsible stock or folder on a piston gun. I have several both piston and direct impingement guns, I like the piston guns much better. I am on the fence between three rifles I would pick out of the safe if I needed to push back a fight. The afore mentioned FN/FAL, HK 91 or the M1A SOCOM. All are great rifles, all shoot extreamly well, but they are all heavy. I do however not consider the extra weight of a 7.62 battle rifle a deal breaker when it comes to a choice between 5,56 or 7.62, I will take the 308 every time. From what I have read on the Colt it seems to be a well built rifle, I just don't care for the bulk of the modular rifles such as the SCAR, ACR and the like, they feel like they were designed for a kid that grew up playing Nintendo. The battle proven three I mentioned rest at the front of my safe and I would bet my ass on them any day of the week.
Cheers,
Cody
pws 114 with this bushnell scope and flip up irons, so covered in 223 dept thanks
thats why asking bout the 308 variety and if there are any lighter in the many manufacturers producing them. i read an article in G & A mag about one that was the lightest being made ..i think a bit over 7lbs but cant remember the make.........
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