Magpul PRS on LMT308MWSF
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I use the .7" buttpad on my UBR for 12g slugs, but it's starting to feel a little wasted on the pump action.
Looking at these .308s . . . damn, could be another expensive summer!
Looking at these .308s . . . damn, could be another expensive summer!
the UBRis nice on the LMT... I still like the original SOPMOD, but that's just me
here is a great video of the 5.56 LMT in action...it inspired me to buy one, and I have no regrets...
[youtube]UuQoOc9So5A&hd=1[/youtube]
here is a great video of the 5.56 LMT in action...it inspired me to buy one, and I have no regrets...
[youtube]UuQoOc9So5A&hd=1[/youtube]
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Cant be any worse than a TRG-22 can it? That's where my mind was wandering earlier when considering .308 options.
Gotta find a way to make those babies non-restricted before I take em biking though.
That video is fantastic. God I love steel targets
Gotta find a way to make those babies non-restricted before I take em biking though.
That video is fantastic. God I love steel targets
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the UBRis nice on the LMT... I still like the original SOPMOD, but that's just me
Nice. What kind of bipod is that?
blaxsun
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You might be stuck with the RFB or XCR-M for the time being.
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Cool, thanks. Offhand who carries these? How does it rate to a Harris?
not sure who carries them at the moment up here... I think they are better than the Harris....watch the vid...
CarbineOne
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1) You will need the AR-10 PRS. The cheek riser on the AR-15-version will interfere with the charging handle.
2) A longer receiver extension will let you tune the recoil system better (longer spring). I would suggest picking up a extra power spring along with the heaviest buffer you can find (I used Slash's on mine). The MWS kicks a LOT for a .308win. XP spring + Slash XH buffer + PWS FSC308 on MWS and it still kicked more than my SR-25 EMC with a flash hider.
3) The stock LMT trigger is pretty good for a precision rifle... it was far too light to use as a carbine.
4) The V8 bipod excellent. It is far more robust than the Harris, though it weighs double or triple as much. The ability to cant the legs helps a lot in prone. It is at least double the price of a Harris as well.
2) A longer receiver extension will let you tune the recoil system better (longer spring). I would suggest picking up a extra power spring along with the heaviest buffer you can find (I used Slash's on mine). The MWS kicks a LOT for a .308win. XP spring + Slash XH buffer + PWS FSC308 on MWS and it still kicked more than my SR-25 EMC with a flash hider.
3) The stock LMT trigger is pretty good for a precision rifle... it was far too light to use as a carbine.
4) The V8 bipod excellent. It is far more robust than the Harris, though it weighs double or triple as much. The ability to cant the legs helps a lot in prone. It is at least double the price of a Harris as well.
I've got one as well, no comparison to the harris.
The atlas is much more solid feeling, with the legs kicked forward you can load it very consistantly when shooting prone.
Wolverine carries them.
The lmt being more heavily gassed is one of the main reasons it won out over the sr25 in the british trials. More recoil, but also more reliable in adverse conditions.
For reference, my mws with no muzzle brake and the slash carbine buffer still has less felt recoil and muzzle rise than my 24" barreled savage 308 with a pws fsc30 compensator/brake on it.
The mws also shoots circles around it.
The guy that owns the mws in the picture, with the ubr, babc, atlas and the leupold 1-8 is big ballin' for sure
Personally I'd go with the PRS ( as others have said the AR10 version only). I would consider the UBR if you plan on keeping the 16" barrel. I like the Sopmod stock so I won't be changing mine. If you have any intentions of going to the 20" SS 5R barrel then go PRS instead of the UBR if you must change the stock.
I also like the Ergo pistol grip although I have Magpul MIAD on my AR10 and DPMS LR308. If you decide to change this you will need to also buy the AR10 wedge unless you keep the small grip without the back beavertail.
Trigger is very good. No point changing it save your money.
Haven't had a chance to shoot mine yet. I have the 20" SS 1:11.25 5R barrel on mine. I swapped out the 16" Chrome lined one. But can always switch back. Just be careful with the barrel bolts. I had one snap on me. Questar took care of it for me by sending me a new one. I've been critical of their after sales service in the past but they sent me the replacement for free and within a few days. I bought the rifle NIB off EE so I was the second owner. They didn't care about that and fixed the problem. Very happy with how that was resolved.
Blaxsum be careful. The 308 AR is very addictive. The rifle quality of the 308 versions tends to be a step up from the AR15 version. Plus the 308 seems to be the perfect round for this platform. The LMT MRP is decent but the LMT MWS is a step or two above that.
I also like the Ergo pistol grip although I have Magpul MIAD on my AR10 and DPMS LR308. If you decide to change this you will need to also buy the AR10 wedge unless you keep the small grip without the back beavertail.
Trigger is very good. No point changing it save your money.
Haven't had a chance to shoot mine yet. I have the 20" SS 1:11.25 5R barrel on mine. I swapped out the 16" Chrome lined one. But can always switch back. Just be careful with the barrel bolts. I had one snap on me. Questar took care of it for me by sending me a new one. I've been critical of their after sales service in the past but they sent me the replacement for free and within a few days. I bought the rifle NIB off EE so I was the second owner. They didn't care about that and fixed the problem. Very happy with how that was resolved.
Blaxsum be careful. The 308 AR is very addictive. The rifle quality of the 308 versions tends to be a step up from the AR15 version. Plus the 308 seems to be the perfect round for this platform. The LMT MRP is decent but the LMT MWS is a step or two above that.
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I was actually thinking shorter, ie: 13.5". Is that sacrilege?
I'll probably keep the grip and the trigger for the foreseeable future. Yeah, that's what everyone is telling me - the LMT's are apparently absolute tack drivers... I like that it will be a lot cheaper to shoot than 6.8 SPC. Can't wait!
CarbineOne
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^Not the reason why the MWS won the trials, according to both KAC and LEI Ltd. The clip-on shell deflector on the 20" gun submitted by KAC's UK rep precluded the mounting of the optic of choice on the L129A1 trials.
Apparently they intentionally did not submit the EMC to the trial, I'm not sure why.
Also, I've worked with the guy (Trijicon rep) who initially suggested the 6x ACOG on the L129... I wanted to slap him
. They had a fantastic chance to select a 1-X variable power optic for what would've been an excellent all-round DMR platform.^Not the reason why the MWS won the trials, according to both KAC and LEI Ltd. The clip-on shell deflector on the 20" gun submitted by KAC's UK rep precluded the mounting of the optic of choice on the L129A1 trials.
Apparently they intentionally did not submit the EMC to the trial, I'm not sure why.
Also, I've worked with the guy (Trijicon rep) who initially suggested the 6x ACOG on the L129... I wanted to slap him
I was under the impression the trijicon's were simply in inventory, and that's why they were used ?
The stuff I'd read about the trials indicated that the lmt was more accurate, and more reliable than the h&k and kac. How much of that was first hand knowledge, I don't know, so I'm certainly extrapolating from the results a bit.
Couldn't go wrong with any of the three really...
Blaxsun, the 13.5" barrel should really blow your hair back, lol ...
I was actually thinking shorter, ie: 13.5". Is that sacrilege?
Yup it's sacrilge. 16" is the shortest I would go for 308. But I like accuracy with 308 so for me 20" to 24" is right for 308. That being said I understand why the Brits went with 16". It makes sense for their purposes. With the SS barrel accuracy is supposed to be excellent.
Oh and pretty much all the 308 AR rifles with match grade barrels and good triggers are tack drivers.
. It's a very accurate combination. Also a ton of fun to shoot.Hell, I can't see the accuracy getting measurably much better than the 16" chrome lined.
155 grain scenars are running 1/2 moa at 300 yards for me right now, five round groups.
Longer barrel for more velocity perhaps, but certainly not accuracy.
I've seen a 24" DND AR10 shoot 175SMK sub .3 moa 5 round group. Although not consistently. These rifles have match 1:11.25 SS barrels. Chrome line barrels generally aren't as accurate. Yours would be the exception to what Ive seen. The stainless 1:11.25 16" barrel for the LMT has been said to be .5 moa. Yes length doesn't equal accuracy but does increase velocity. Which can be nice for heavier ammo at longer distance. This can equal more accuracy at longer range. But that's generally not an issue with a restricted rifle.
Also shorter barrels may require reloading for accuracy. Match grade in 20" or 24" can usually be fed 168 federal gold for excellent sub .5moa accuracy. This may not be important to some but I like having the ability to grab a box from the store and still shoot small holes. Rather than having to reload.
