All you happy LMT owners show us your setups.
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All you happy LMT owners show us your setups.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...z/IMG_0989.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...z/IMG_0984.jpg
How do you us the MRDS on top of that scope? Is your check/chin even on the stock?
How do you like the scope, that thing looks heavy? I have a burris 1-4 and a Vortex PST that I switch out on mine.
OP thats a beast of a trijicon, very nice looking though. Reminds me of the UK contract MWS's with the same optic. I have to ask as well, how does the MRDS work so high up there?
Heres my set up, all I am waiting on is some good BUIS:
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Even the wife has a hard time leting go of it:
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x...otingrange.jpg
Nice setups!
Hop...on any of your various adventures, do you employ that badass MWS?
MWS (L7) negative.
others yes.
HOPLOETHOS, very nice :)
What is the total weight, loaded, with this configuration?
What is the effect of the stock change? Does it feel front heavy now?
Yep indeed all viable questions.
Weight is over 13.5 lbs w/ mag, optic, Atlas bi-pod etc.
yes, it is front heavy no doubt. While it is the most accurate .308 semi I own, it is not balanced imo. The SCAR17S is better balanced but not as accurate. Tradeoffs...
I'm use to lugging heavy stuff so not an issue for me BUT I can see where it would be on a long stalk, hunt etc.
At the time it was one of the best .308 platforms around. I had to have it for work etc.
Subsequent to it's release is the La Rue Predator at <8 lbs w/o kit on it. Something to watch, tantamount in accuracy & viable so far.
HTH...
Put a UBR on my PIG. OA weight went up but it feels lighter because it seems to help balance it out a bit. Food for thought. Question. Is that a NF 2.5-10 x 36? If so, how far have you taken it out? I'm having a hard time deciding between the 2.5-10 and the 3.5-15 Nightforce. I like em' both...
Thanks HOPLOETHOS :)
I wonder if LMT (or somebody else) is going to eventually offer a lighter barrel for the MWS, specially in the barrel extension area. A bit thinner profile (or fluted), perhaps an aluminum sleeve in the barrel extension...
Do you think an adjustable gas tube is needed to optimize supressed shooting, or the added complexity outweighs the benefits?
What is the weight of the magpul mags compared to the (steel?) LMT ones? Might make a difference for a combat load. Do they offer the same reliability and durability?
Lastly, who offers a good, QD non cantilever mount (it is not needed here) for the MWS?
I just want you guys to know, I hate every last one of you for having one.
A serious question I've hoisted one before at a show (guy wouldn't give me time of day to sell it) and they didn't seem that heavy at the time--is it feasable to carry as a duty rifle?
Well, you at least not in a Infantry / Ranger unit, having it to carry around while humping a 50 plus pound ruck on your back going up on the side of a mountain. Try carrying a 23 pound M60 machine gun plus rounds & tri-pod all day & night on a recon....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My observations about the accuracy of the SCAR17 mirrors yours. IMHO, this will improve once better after market triggers are available. The only factory tigger that beats my MWS is the one on a friend's SR25EMC - and that is a very close call. I've not gotten to try the Geissele offering for the SCAR, but I have to think that it will be a significant improvement.
Sabre675 writes:
"Do you think that's reaching the limit of that optic? Pretty consistent at that distance?"
I don't think it's the limit but easy to replicate shot after shot w/ decent consistancy & accuracy.
There is a confirmed KIA in Trashcanistan of approx. 1300 yds. w/ the 5R 16" L7, albeit high elevation ...
Sabre675 writes:
"I prefer CTR's as well on all other carbines. I just felt the UBR was needed on the MWS to help counter balance the bow.It was an expensive endeavor however."
I tend to agree & understand the efficacy. In this instance I would be hunting/tracking w/ it more than fixed fighting postion so I opted for lighter and what I mount fastest & best w/ to suit my needs.....
Most the weight is @ receiver/barrel interface so balance is completely different.
My initial impression out of the box was NO. Even though I intend to most likely use the rifle in a DMR configuration eventually, I was honestly disappointed. After realizing all the heft was in the barrel I decided to do what a few other had done and mounted a UBR in combination with a 6.5 ounce slash buffer to improve the balance of the weapon. While the gun weighed more it felt lighter because the combination helped balance the platform. I put on a spare H1 and Larue mount, added my FUG in the same approximate location in relation to my work SBR and walked around doing gun ups and transitions. I am quite pleased. I'd have no problem running the rifle in a battle configuration. Very versatile and could be run in either configuration. If one wanted to you could probably send a CL barrel to adco and have it re-profiled more favorably for more direct work(similar to the new OBR) and have your 5R barrel for a DMR configuration. I have no buyers remorse what so ever.
snapped some pics,
with Votex PST 2.5~10
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...817_resize.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...818_resize.jpg
with Burris 1x4. the reticle has pretty good daylight illum.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/p...819_resize.jpg
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supersix4, how do you like the larue index clips? Looks good.
I know I post a lot of pics of my mws, but it has become my favorite rifle by far.
How it's set up now with the exception of the scope. In this pic it was a NF NXS, I have since traded for a NF F1 mil/mil.
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/100_2004.jpg
Took it out today to the nearest long range I have (675yds) and had a great day shooting. Got great groups with my reloads, and worked on my prone position, getting square behind the rifle is something I have been working on and it's starting to become "normal". I am amazed how much better I stay on target when laying square behind the rifle.
Anyway, pic through the scope of the targets at 650yds on 10x. A torso and several 10" squares hung as diamands and a mini torso.
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A new video I took shooting the top right diamond:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLIxg7chiPo
The target at the end of the day when we went to paint. Checked zero on the torso and then moved to the diamond. Those two hits on the torso are not a group, the top is one of my 178amax rounds and the bottom is the 175gr smk load.
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I would show off my MWS any chance I had..., Since I don't have a badass MWS, you guy's pics are the only thing that gets me through all the lonely, lonely nights.
Bring on the glamour shots...I will forever be a fool for Karl's system, everyday I love it more and more. Nothing like em' and they will spoil the shit outta you if you let em, the MWS is such an infant right now in terms of what it's going to be in perhaps 2-3yrs. These systems grow exponentially more dynamic each yr passes, they are truly the gift that keeps on giving in my book.
Anyway, gotta run and buy a SCAR:sarcastic:
M1A...aren't you in GA somewhere, being near Bham AL...it just might be worth a drive over to your awesome range for a full day and I mean full day. I almost love the pics you always show of that range more than these guns themselves. Edwin907 a fellow member who hasnt prob. come around in some time lives in GA and I have always wanted to come visit him and share each others guns for a day since he heavily influenced my ideas on these guns..specifically precision ARs.
Trident, I am in North Georgia. The range I shoot long range at is in lexington, GA just east of athens.
http://www.gunsitehills.com/
I would certainly be interested in putting together some kind of small gathering. Shooting at that range is a blast due to the abundance of steel targets.
Just curious, which scar you getting? What do you have in mind for it? That could be a question for another thread though.
I was just joshing on that Scar comment since it seems these days for whatever reason a MWS discussion can never be hand without somebody injecting some SCAR 17 talk into it.
My sister went to UGA so I have made many of trip to Athens which from Bham is...2hrs. from ATL, and then IIrc from ATL to Athens was about another 1 1/2 hr. I will for sure be considering making the drive over once the damn fuel price goes down...7hrs. round trip is nothing compared to the enjoyment and experience I will more than likely have at a awesome range such as yours, potentially having your MWS there to drive a little bit with would almost be worth the trip itself. I cannot wait to ring LR steel with the MWS...quite a diff. "ding" than a .223:cool:
A pal from Nightforce who is from GA has invited me if I ever would drive over to a 1700 yd range....I can prob. safely say I will never own nor shoot a rifle capable of that yardage....that's just awesome though I would imagine for a Barret or similar .50. I wonder what the bang.....ding sounds like over that distance. I originally planned to stay well into night if I ever did come over in order to try Edwin907's incredible NOD's collection including a recent PVS-22. Thanks for the reply.
m1ajunkie, nice setup and that range brings back some good old memory. Say hi to Chief for me!
I went there once a while ago and can second it being an awesome range. I would go to any gathering in a heart beat.
To make this legal I have a bone stock MWS:
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I am trying to decide what to put on it: a Nightforce or an Elcan. It's a blast to shoot though and the only firearm I have ever purchased that came with it's own torque wrench.
No questions asked...I would take a baby NXS 1-4x over any particular Elcan model.
The NF is a true 1-4x even though the middle power ranges for most rarely get used, the elcan is just a 1x and 4x. Both are bombproof so the Elcan at least holds par in that category but then again I never seen an optic as over-engineered as the Elcans are. The nxs is a really LW optic for what you are getting in terms of performance out of it.
With the NXS you get to escape all those nightmares created by the Elcan's mounting mechism's like the ARMs models by running fantastic mounts designed perfectly for the modern day AR like a ADM or Larue. I cannot speak on Elcan's CS and QC, but NF's is impeccable, call em' up and they don't ask you any questions to your request. It should be that way when buying optics as these are.
I have Badger Ordnance rings on mine. They are one of the best setups out there.
http://www.hobbyhorse.com/RPD/lmt_308_s.jpg
148259, what scope are you running? Is that the vortex 1-4x?
FWIW, I am running badger ultra highs on my my rifle. No issues what so ever.
Sorry been without a computer for a week.
Great looking setups out there.
As for the the redot it does take some getting used to but it's not bad.
HOPO:
I've been looking at the Nightforce for the SS barrel setup I have coming, which velocity reticule did you go with LV,MV,HV and would it provide enough magnification out to 1000yds?
Hows the battle comp working out, does it tame the 16" Barrel system much or is it still a pretty sharp impulse?
I would also like to know your thoughts on the Battlecomp. I recently purchased the PWS FSC30 from SKD when they had their 25% off Osama is dead sale....couldn't pass it up for that price and I love the PWS FSC556 on my MRP.
Is the Battlecomp worth the 200 plus bucks or should I stick with the PWS? Thoughts?
Sorry no pics yet.....I purchased the MWS on deployment and haven't made it back yet.