LMT .308 MWS on the way

**awmp** · 07-04-10, 20:40

I just purchased an LMT .308 MWS. It was not done easily. The purchase was the largest amount I have ever paid for one firearm. I had searched for sometime and narrowed it down to this rifle.
I considered price, function, quality, size, past experience and a whole host of other factors.
I have had an LMT AR 5.56 with a LaRue rail for many years and it has never failed me once. This includes several urban rifle courses.
I have read and talked to several others that own this rifle as well as others that had wished they had waited and purchased the LMT.
There are many other .308 AR platforms out there but this one covered all the bases for me.
I wanted an AR platform (I have a new in the box Walnut M1A Springfield Scout that I will be selling as I purchased on impulse) due to its like function, maintenance and like operation of my other ARs that I have had (active duty Army, 22 years, tough to teach an old dog new tricks) over the years.
The rifle should be here the end of the week and maybe out to the range in the very near future.
My next purchase sometime down the road will be a nice scope. Which will also be another first. (always irons until the aimpoint came along). I have a very cheap scope that was given to me that I will mount or just use irons for the near future.
The rifle itself will be used for target and possibly a hog hunt or two when I get to Texas for some leave.
This was my 4th of July Independence present to myself, I could not think of any better way to celebrate,

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Any and all experience or advise is always welcome.

**Entropy** · 07-05-10, 17:25

I'm jealous. How much did you pay for it?

**Pappabear** · 07-06-10, 02:07

You may want to consider a mid priced 3-9X40 scope. Nikon Monarch with Larue mount. Larue is the gold standard for mounts. There are many good 3-9's. Good luck with your new rifle. Many will choose a 1-4 scope, which also makes good sense for this rifle. Go to the Optics section to study glass if you wish.

Good luck and stay safe.

**Titleist** · 07-06-10, 02:33

Congrats. KAC also makes a great mount as well. You're getting a great gun, enjoy it and give us an AAR when you're done.

**40Arpent** · 07-06-10, 09:02

Originally Posted by awmp

I just purchased an LMT .308 MWS.
The rifle should be here the end of the week

So where did you buy it that you're getting it so quickly? Or has LMT caught up on production?

**chavez_e_chavez** · 07-06-10, 09:03

Originally Posted by Entropy

I'm jealous. How much did you pay for it?

I would like to know but it would probably make a Whore blush..

**bc5000** · 07-06-10, 13:44

Originally Posted by TXSUT

So where did you buy it that you're getting it so quickly? Or has LMT caught up on production?

I'm guessing he got one off Gunbroker. If you don't mind paying $2500 and want it now, that's about the only place thats got them.

**40Arpent** · 07-06-10, 14:47

Originally Posted by bc5000

If you don't mind paying $2500 and want it now, that's about the only place thats got them.

Yep, that's how I got mine.

**sernv99** · 07-07-10, 08:52

Originally Posted by bc5000

I'm guessing he got one off Gunbroker. If you don't mind paying $2500 and want it now, that's about the only place thats got them.

$2500 is fair....there is not a whole lot of places that are selling them cheaper than that and the places that are, well, are out of stock for an indetermined amount of time.

Try Lucy Creek Arms in Texas...he got a bunch in last week. I got mine from him for $2500. Considering the LaRue and KAC are more expensive, this is a very good price.