Happy with your LaRue Stealth?

[mattjmcd]

The search feature turned up so many hits that it's pretty tough to wade through all the threads to find any meaningful info.

Anywho-

If you have one of these uppers, how do you like it? Any comments regarding accuracy or general reliability appreciated.

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16 inch with 11inch rail.
Totally happy So far.
Tackdriver and completely reliable.

[bullitt5172]

16" upper with 11" rail
20" upper with 12" rail

Most accurate AR's I own. I would highly recommend the LaRue Stealth to anyone looking for an accurate, reliable setup.

[Erick Gelhaus]

Had some glitches on the third day I used it (second day of a three day class). Mark & crew took it back. ZERO issues since, during qualification or any kind of training.

[mattjmcd]

erick, would you consider a pm with a quick rundown of the issues?

[DrMark]

I haven't has a whole lot of range time with mine yet.

Here's a report from a recent range trip:

It was late morning, kinda breezy, and hot enough (90 - 95 deg) to provide some heat mirage. With those conditions, shooting off a bipod, and not being a benchrest shooter, I wasn't going to set any records. All shooting was at 100 yards.

Anyway, for those interested, some build details:
- LaRue Stealth SSSS (http://stores.homestead.com/Laruetactical/Detail.bok?no=100), 16" with 11" handguard
- Leupold Mark 4 in a LaRue LT-104 mount
- Geissele Trigger
- Magpul PRS Stock
- Harris Bipod on LaRue QD mount

http://www.members.cox.net/drmark/Stealth/Stealth%2012.JPG

First, a couple of groups using some 77 grain MK262-type loads. Barely over an inch (all groups measured center-to-center). For the conditions, and for just getting used to this setup, I was pretty pleased.

http://www.members.cox.net/drmark/Stealth/WCC%20Mk262,%20grp%2001.jpg

Second, a couple of groups using some Black Hills 77 grain MK262-type loads. Under an inch... again, for the conditions, I'm pleased.

http://www.members.cox.net/drmark/Stealth/BH%20Mk262%202nds,%20grp%2001.jpg

Third, a couple of groups using Wolf Performance Gold (Serbian) 75 grain BTHP loads. Under an inch, including best group of the day. (Remember, I'm not a competitor; I haven't shot for score since my 3-position smallbore days 20 years ago. I'm sure trained skills would provide even better results.)

http://www.members.cox.net/drmark/Stealth/Wolf%2075%20gr,%20grp%2001.jpg

http://www.members.cox.net/drmark/Stealth/Wolf%2075%20gr,%20grp%2002.jpg

Finally, I put a few rounds (scrounged from my range box) of Georgia Arms 68 grain BTHP through the gun. That target got wet (no pics), but before I trashed the target, the 5-shot group on there that I know was from this load was measured to be around 0.95".


Overall, I'm very, very pleased. Four different loads all grouped just over an inch or less.

I have not run it hard -- no training class or adverse conditions. However, it's been reliable to date.

[losbronces]

I have two:

20" with a 13.2" rail and 16" with a 11" rail (both completely cover the gas block). Both function flawlessly.

[REM]

It is probably the most accurate upper I own. It does tend to prefer the heavier bullets. It is a 16 inch with 11 inch handguards.

[mattjmcd]

Erick- pm inbound

[mattjmcd]

for the other guys-

have you run them with 55gr and 62gr?

[mattjmcd]

erick- thx for the feedback.

[Erick Gelhaus]

Matt-
Glad it helped. fwiw, my work loads Hornady 75gr TAP. Does just fine, better than me.

[ST911]

The search feature turned up so many hits that it's pretty tough to wade through all the threads to find any meaningful info. Anywho- If you have one of these uppers, how do you like it? Any comments regarding accuracy or general reliability appreciated.


for the other guys- have you run them with 55gr and 62gr?

I recently got one. 16" w/ 11" rail. Outstanding unit, as expected. Opened, inspected, lubed, then 500 rounds downrange without issue. Ammo ranged from 55-68gr, mostly BHA. Deliberate accuracy work, and work with heavier rounds, is still pending.

Echo Erick: It's "better than me."