LMT .308 MWS?

[evol ways]

Hey guys been searching for my .308 AR and I have been looking into the LMT MWS in .308. Now only thing is I know they come standard I believe in a 16" barrel. Now I would like to have a 18" or even if possible 20" barrel. Do they offer these sizes? I didn't see anything on there website.

Thanks guys.

[Black Majik]

Yes, they offer replacement barrels in 18" and 20".

[BillyGoatMachine]

They are the bees knees. Why do you want the longer barrel? Mine's a ringer all the way out to 700y with the 16" barrel. Just haven't taken it further yet. Great choice by the way.

[Moving Chicane]

Hey guys been searching for my .308 AR and I have been looking into the LMT MWS in .308. Now only thing is I know they come standard I believe in a 16" barrel. Now I would like to have a 18" or even if possible 20" barrel. Do they offer these sizes? I didn't see anything on there website.

Thanks guys.

I believe problemchild (forum member here) has an 18" barrel model; you might want to ask him any questions you might have. I believe he ordered it direct and had a local dealer deliver it to him.

[SGGear]

You can buy direct from LMT but the wait period is long and your going to pay a premium price for it. Purchase the 16" chrome and buy a 20" SS barrel. In the end, you ll pay $100-200 more for both setup but you will have two barrels.

[Dhena81]

I'd wait until they start shipping their new rail pattern to save a bit of weight or wait until the price of the older gen drops as a result.

[HK Dave]

The LMT 308 is bad arsed. They do come in different barrel lengths, but they get really pricy.

I personally like the new rail patterned ones coming out more.

[evol ways]

Thanks for the replies guys! Appreciate the help. Looked on thier web site and actually saw that they do offer them with the 18 & 20" barrel. Now I don't want to wait the 3-4 months if I go through them. Any where local that carries then near the bay area?

I think I'm just goin to get me the old version. I'm not to worried about the weight savings. Not going to be used for competition or anything.

[Jpach]

Why exactly do you need 18" or 20"? The 16" will take you out to all practical ranges, and more.

If you absolutely must have the 18 or 20, then by all means get it. I'm just trying to help a fellow LMT MWS brother and let you know that the standard 16" will likely be more than enough for you.

If you have any other questions regarding the LMT MWS, feel free to ask.

[evol ways]

Why exactly do you need 18" or 20"? The 16" will take you out to all practical ranges, and more.

If you absolutely must have the 18 or 20, then by all means get it. I'm just trying to help a fellow LMT MWS brother and let you know that the standard 16" will likely be more than enough for you.

If you have any other questions regarding the LMT MWS, feel free to ask.

I have always wanted a longer barrel rifle. I have a .223 with a 16" all ready and just feel like I would be happy with one.

One question. How does a BB take care of the ambi mag release?

[Ruiner]

LMT disables the ambi mag release from the factory and installs a BB. Awesome rifle and well worth the wait. I was lucky that one was available locally at the time so I didn't wait long.

[evol ways]

LMT disables the ambi mag release from the factory and installs a BB. Awesome rifle and well worth the wait. I was lucky that one was available locally at the time so I didn't wait long.

Do you know if LMT includes the stock ambi release?

[problemchild]

Got the 18" SS here and I like it a lot. Its heavy though. With a 3x15 NF and bipod its 14.8lbs.

A comparison of my LMT 308 to my wifes DD 223.

http://youtu.be/-dmQbBTDj20

308 alone

http://youtu.be/GasJ-IX1H0E

[Mstnpete]

18" barrel should work out fine for you.

Please let us know how you like the LMT 308 when you get it.

I was thinking of getting the Larue OBR 308 as well.

[bubbapug1]

Most bench rest rifles have 16" barrels...why do some think a longer barrel means more accuracy? That's flat out wrong. A longer barrel means more velocity, but also more oscillation, hence less accuracy.

Any mws will be fine. Its never going to be a bench rest rifle, or a dead on sniper rifle, but for a semi battle rifle its very good.