Larue upper receiver kit..opinions? [Archive]

pag23

11-09-20, 04:21

Thinking about getting one in 5.56... Price with basic options seems very reasonable. Probably assemble this with a PSA stripped lower

Thanks for the responses.

Leonardo

11-09-20, 06:02

I have an older Stealth Sniper upper.....it’s a darn fine shooter.
The Kits are a decent deal

vandal5

11-09-20, 06:06

Thinking about getting one in 5.56... Price with basic options seems very reasonable. Probably assemble this with a PSA stripped lower

Thanks for the responses.I have one that I like. It is using the 13" handguard with 16" stealth barrel, I posted a bunch of pics with weights in one or more other threads, I'll try to find them and link here.

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everready73

11-09-20, 09:30

it is a good deal. Dont buy it if you are in a hurry though. They dont give lead times and most are seeing at least a 2 month+ wait depending on configuration

vandal5

11-09-20, 10:50

Starting at this post and down I added a bunch of pics.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?p=2842829

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pag23

11-09-20, 14:49

Starting at this post and down I added a bunch of pics.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?p=2842829

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Thanks for the info!

vandal5

11-09-20, 15:12

Thanks for the info!Glad to help!
If you want to see it all together there are a few pics on the various pic threads.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201109/be1b92837e713687a30ecfc0e7d5ccd2.jpg

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pag23

11-12-20, 05:39

Glad to help!
If you want to see it all together there are a few pics on the various pic threads.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201109/be1b92837e713687a30ecfc0e7d5ccd2.jpg

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What color is that? Gray and OD green? I ordered mine yesterday and only black in the upper with OD furniture

vandal5

11-12-20, 07:50

What color is that? Gray and OD green? I ordered mine yesterday and only black in the upper with OD furnitureI ordered mine the same Black with OD. The paint is a combo of 2 greens that I did on my own. Not exactly how I wanted it to come out but good enough. Think it is OD and foliage, once it wears I may respray it.

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ST911

11-12-20, 08:21

Thinking about getting one in 5.56... Price with basic options seems very reasonable. Probably assemble this with a PSA stripped lower

Thanks for the responses.

They are GTG

26 Inf

11-13-20, 19:26

Thinking about getting one in 5.56... Price with basic options seems very reasonable. Probably assemble this with a PSA stripped lower

Thanks for the responses.

In late: Why assemble it with a PSA lower? You get everything you need EXCPEPT the lower with the ultimate upper kit. Roll out the money for the matching billet lower, you wont regret it:

https://www.larue.com/products/larue-billet-lowers/

pag23

11-13-20, 19:42

In late: Why assemble it with a PSA lower? You get everything you need EXCPEPT the lower with the ultimate upper kit. Roll out the money for the matching billet lower, you wont regret it:

https://www.larue.com/products/larue-billet-lowers/

Ugh..didnt see this on the website...but didn't look super hard either..

26 Inf

11-13-20, 20:23

Ugh..didnt see this on the website...but didn't look super hard either..

I have one in 6.5 Grendel. Got the kit before they were offering the lowers. When they started offering the lowers I bought one, but as could be expected the FDE didn't match exactly. So, for that reason, I'd suggest buying them together. Love the rifle, right now hate the ammo.

Disciple

11-13-20, 21:13

Why do you hate the ammo?

pag23

11-14-20, 05:13

I have one in 6.5 Grendel. Got the kit before they were offering the lowers. When they started offering the lowers I bought one, but as could be expected the FDE didn't match exactly. So, for that reason, I'd suggest buying them together. Love the rifle, right now hate the ammo.

Well, the PSA lowers are spares...for something...at some point. But that Larue lower looks tempting but they only have them in black, which is OK.

vandal5

11-14-20, 07:20

Ugh..didnt see this on the website...but didn't look super hard either..You used to only be able to get them when ordering a kit. I believe they opened them up to all customers. I was tempted but was also on a budget. Felt 200 for a non ambi lower was not worth it for me...

I do like them, maybe some day just to make that a complete LaRue.

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vandal5

11-14-20, 07:23

Well, the PSA lowers are spares...for something...at some point. But that Larue lower looks tempting but they only have them in black, which is OK.When they started ramping up production and offering them to all customers they stopped offering other colors.

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pag23

11-14-20, 08:46

When they started ramping up production and offering them to all customers they stopped offering other colors.

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Well I can always Krylon or send out for Cerakote...

vandal5

11-14-20, 08:49

Well I can always Krylon or send out for Cerakote...If you care about them being the same shade, probably the better option.

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26 Inf

11-15-20, 21:48

Why do you hate the ammo?

Can't find locally - plenty of 6.5 Creedmore, though.

everready73

11-16-20, 08:49

Can't find locally - plenty of 6.5 Creedmore, though.

Sgammo has some wolf in stock if you dont mind ordering online. .70 cents a round for case of 500 wold doesnt seem to bad in current climate

https://www.sgammo.com/catalog/rifle-ammo-sale/65-grendel-ammo

Disciple

11-16-20, 14:24

Sgammo has some wolf in stock if you dont mind ordering online. .70 cents a round for case of 500 wold doesnt seem to bad in current climate

It was $7 per box of 20 in August. Targetsportsusa.com had it for $250 per case of 500 on November 10th which I passed on as too high.

pag23

11-16-20, 18:23

In late: Why assemble it with a PSA lower? You get everything you need EXCPEPT the lower with the ultimate upper kit. Roll out the money for the matching billet lower, you wont regret it:

https://www.larue.com/products/larue-billet-lowers/

Ordered today....lol

vandal5

11-16-20, 18:36

Ordered today....lolCongrats!

Let us know what you think. Id like one but kind of on my "when I have everything else..." list.

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26 Inf

11-16-20, 21:35

Sgammo has some wolf in stock if you dont mind ordering online. .70 cents a round for case of 500 wold doesnt seem to bad in current climate

https://www.sgammo.com/catalog/rifle-ammo-sale/65-grendel-ammo

Thanks, but I don't shoot steel-case. Usually the Hornady Black ELD Match. I wish I had started reloading for it - a little late now.

Disciple

11-18-20, 12:09

Sgammo has some wolf in stock if you dont mind ordering online. .70 cents a round for case of 500 wold doesnt seem to bad in current climate

https://www.sgammo.com/catalog/rifle-ammo-sale/65-grendel-ammo

Back in stock at $0.50 per. https://www.targetsportsusa.com/wolf-military-classic-65-grendel-ammo-100-grain-fmj-steel-case-mc65grendel-p-58570.aspx

pag23

11-20-20, 17:21

Congrats!

Let us know what you think. Id like one but kind of on my "when I have everything else..." list.

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It's about 4 weeks out..lol. I talked with a Larue rep today....Merry Christmas to me lol

cosmo223

11-20-20, 22:38

I'm a big fan of LaRue. Own 3 uppers - a 12.5" in 5.56, an 18" in 5.56 and a 6.5CM. They are all shooters. Just had the 6.5CM out a couple of days ago and had no problem hitting 8" plates at 400 yards in pretty terrible conditions (wind gusting between 10-20 mph), using fairly cheap Hornady American Gunner ammo. Not spectacular shooting, I know, but still pretty satisfying.

If you're concerned about resale I'd spring for a LaRue receiver. Otherwise just get an Aeroprecision/Spike's Tactical receiver and save some $.

pag23

11-21-20, 04:21

I'm a big fan of LaRue. Own 3 uppers - a 12.5" in 5.56, an 18" in 5.56 and a 6.5CM. They are all shooters. Just had the 6.5CM out a couple of days ago and had no problem hitting 8" plates at 400 yards in pretty terrible conditions (wind gusting between 10-20 mph), using fairly cheap Hornady American Gunner ammo. Not spectacular shooting, I know, but still pretty satisfying.

If you're concerned about resale I'd spring for a LaRue receiver. Otherwise just get an Aeroprecision/Spike's Tactical receiver and save some $.

I ordered a stripped Larue lower receiver ...then they just posted that they have a limited amount of complete lowers in stock...

cosmo223

11-21-20, 10:30

Yes, but the stripped lower is $200 and the Ultimate Upper kits comes with all the other parts you need to assemble a lower. Complete lowers are $600 so if you went this route you would spend $400 more and end up with a bunch of extra parts.

Not sure if you've ever assembled a lower before, but it's generally pretty straightforward. Just be sure to put everything together in a clean space so you can find the detent pins because you will inevitably send them flying the first couple of times.

BTW - If you are buying a large frame Ultimate Upper (i.e. .308/6.5CM, etc.) you should definitely consider taking advantage of the discount they offer if you buy a suppressor at the same time. I think they are $400 with the discount. Very tough to find another suppressor at this price. And if you add a Tranquilo brake to your upper the suppressor just screws on. You just need to be prepared to wait a LONG time for your suppressor to arrive.

pag23

02-05-21, 11:45

Got an email from Larue... Upper kit shipping soon!