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I'm also a backpacker and have a desire to build a sub-6lb (w/o magazine) for backpacking once in awhile. It would be helpful if costs were posted. I don't plan to sink $2k into a new rifle, but $1k might be do-able.
UPPER
[X]Aero Percision NO FA $70
[X]V7 port door and rod $42
[X]V7 Lightweight CH $38
[X]Spikes gas tube $15
[X]Faxon Pencil 4150 16 $175
[X]DSA Titanium A2 $30
[X]DD A1.5 sights $120
[X]2A Titanium Gasblock $70
[X]ALG EMR V2 $155
[X]2a Regulated BCG $300
Upper Total: $1015
If i did it again i would have just bought the $110 AIM BCG and used the RCI gas key $40
Upper Total with AIM BCG: $865
LOWER
[X]Aero stripped G2 $70
[X]Magpul trigger gaurd $10
[X]Buffer $20
[X]Tubb's Buffer spring $35
[X]Spikes EBTrigger $150 Could easily save money here, Right to bear has a nice trigger for $40.
[X]Ergo swift grip $15
[X]V7 Ti Grip screw $5
[X]V7 UL Castle nut $22
[X]V7 UL End plate $22
[X]V7 UL AL pins $23
[X]V7 3gun Safety $52
[X]V7 UL Mag catch $27
[X]V7 UL Bolt catch $30 Didnt drop much weight, not needed.
[X]V7 Buffer retainer $7 Didnt drop much weight, not needed.
[X]PA10 Buffer tube $20
[X]Knock off BAD LBS $25
Lower Total: $533
U+L Total: $1548
U+L Total AIM BCG: $1398
I think you could build a sub 5lb rifle for ~$1100 if you really shop around.