I got bored and weighed some stripped upper receivers I had in my shop. Mainly, I was curious how the Hodge AU-MOD 2 C405 weighed compared to milspec 7075-T6 offerings.
Early SOLGW 7.0oz
New Centurion 6.6oz
New BCM 7.0oz
New Hodge AU-MOD 2 7.8oz
These are made from C405 aluminum, which I have been told is lighter than 7075-T6, with the same or greater strength. Hodge beefed the receiver up in critical areas, which is shown by the slightly greater weight.
Early SOLGW 7.0oz
New Centurion 6.6oz
New BCM 7.0oz
New Hodge AU-MOD 2 7.8oz
These are made from C405 aluminum, which I have been told is lighter than 7075-T6, with the same or greater strength. Hodge beefed the receiver up in critical areas, which is shown by the slightly greater weight.
