Highest round count LMT 308?

[thehun]

Anyone know...is there a report available? Thank you.

[Taksan]

Scots guards had their first L129 barrel replaced after 25k approximately or so they said in the technical package training day for the NZ rifles ( which are slightly different and select fire too).

[thehun]

Well that is impressive. I know they are built like a tank but 25K rounds...very good.

[Taksan]

I’m not so sure the Brits have been completely happy with them. They have had some issues with ball ammo feeding . These guns (at least the 3 examples I’ve shot) seem really overgassed to me. My SR-25 ACC is significantly softer as was the POF Revolution I shot the other day. These LMT’s shoot very closely to say a M&P 10 etc but the 18” SS barrel is insanely accurate... the LMT with the 18” is practically a .5 moa gun with 168 FGMM or at least the one I shot was.

[Skyyr]

I’m not so sure the Brits have been completely happy with them. They have had some issues with ball ammo feeding . These guns (at least the 3 examples I’ve shot) seem really overgassed to me. My SR-25 ACC is significantly softer as was the POF Revolution I shot the other day. These LMT’s shoot very closely to say a M&P 10 etc but the 18” SS barrel is insanely accurate... the LMT with the 18” is practically a .5 moa gun with 168 FGMM or at least the one I shot was.

I've had a lot of time behind a 16" MWS with a SS barrel. In my experience, the stainless barrels aren't really that accurate. MOA or slightly better, perhaps, but they're not solidly sub-MOA performers. It shot best with 168 FGMM, which is what most of the MWS' seem to like.

I had a LOT of FTF issues for the first 160 rounds (1 every 10-20 rounds), using some lower-powered NATO ball surplus. A call to LMT confirmed that the guns need ~200 rounds or so to break in. After that, there were no more issues. But, still, $60-100 in ammo just to "break it in" was fairly frustrating.

They do seem over-gassed. As heavy as the gun is, you'd think it'd be a soft shooter, but no. It kicks pretty damn hard for what it is.

[thehun]

Mine shoots very soft with the PWS FSC30 and Strike Industries Flat Wire Buffer Spring.

I got my LMT used with 500rds fired...hardly any wear anywhere.

[Pappabear]

I've had a lot of time behind a 16" MWS with a SS barrel. In my experience, the stainless barrels aren't really that accurate. MOA or slightly better, perhaps, but they're not solidly sub-MOA performers. It shot best with 168 FGMM, which is what most of the MWS' seem to like.

I had a LOT of FTF issues for the first 160 rounds (1 every 10-20 rounds), using some lower-powered NATO ball surplus. A call to LMT confirmed that the guns need ~200 rounds or so to break in. After that, there were no more issues. But, still, $60-100 in ammo just to "break it in" was fairly frustrating.

They do seem over-gassed. As heavy as the gun is, you'd think it'd be a soft shooter, but no. It kicks pretty damn hard for what it is.

You say " not very accurate, just MOA". 2 of 3 of my MWS are or were sub moa. My last barrel will kick out some .5 MOA groups.

But IMO, MOA is fine for these battle rifles. I also find gas guns more difficult to shoot good groups with, but you can settle in.

I've never had a malfunction with all types of ammo and run a can always.

PB

[Dcr5595]

I have a buddy that recommended i purchase an sr25 but after reading about the LMTs in this thread I’m going to go that route instead. For the price of the Knights I can get an LMT and a decent optic.


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[Taksan]

I have a buddy that recommended i purchase an sr25 but after reading about the LMTs in this thread I’m going to go that route instead. For the price of the Knights I can get an LMT and a decent optic.


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Similar but VERY Different guns in feel when you’re actually running them.... I shot them both extensively before I decided to buy a SR-25 ACC ..... The SR is just a class act.

[thehun]

I have a buddy that recommended i purchase an sr25 but after reading about the LMTs in this thread I’m going to go that route instead. For the price of the Knights I can get an LMT and a decent optic.


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SR25 is an amazing piece of kit...but you won't make a bad choice with the LMT...each has its pros and cons...why I always wanted an LMT is its reliablity, accuracy with regular M80 and the one piece forged upper. She is a tank and I am proud to have a LM8MWS...I am however very itching to test out a 308 Bullpup (more than likely the T7 so the LMT "might" be leaving me).