How Do You Build A Light Tactical Rifle?
Light Tactical Rifles (LTR) are special police and security rifles that fill the “gap” between a carbine caliber platform (i.e. 5.56 mm/223) and a larger set-piece heavy sniper rifle. They can be made from a variety of models to suit your requirements for caliber, budget and tasking. These considerations will determine which optics, model and accessories you will be looking for to complete your weapon. A light tactical rifle can be assembled from a basic platform from under $500 to a highly complex system costing nearly five times that much. The most economical light tactical rifles are simply converted medium-caliber light version hunting rifles with the most popular types being the Winchester model 70, Ruger 77, Savage 110 or Remington 700. These can be had with composite stocks for as little as $350 to $500. Alternatively, surplus military rifles such as 6.5 mm Mausers and 303 Enfields restocked with a light composite stock make a good LTR building block. Quality, economical optics
