AR10 questions

[Odin Bravo One]

If Larue came out with a mid-wieght barreled PredatAR I know a couple folks who would jump on one.

The light weight barrel profile has a barrel service life of 10k rounds, and is sub-MOA out to 600 and beyond. I have to ask, why one would want a heavier barrel? What is the perceived advantage? The Pred is not a precision rifle, but a GP battle rifle that happens to be sub-MOA capable. If you want a precision rifle, then the OBR with the heavier barrel profile is the solution in LaRue's current offerings.

I am very happy with the LaRue PredatAR. I was impressed during the T&E period, as were several co-workers. Impressed enough to drop nearly $40k out of pocket by guys for the private purchase of the 7.62 Preds, when the SCAR-H and KAC Mk11 are readily available for free.

Just sayin.............

[LittleLebowski]

The light weight barrel profile has a barrel service life of 10k rounds, and is sub-MOA out to 600 and beyond. I have to ask, why one would want a heavier barrel? What is the perceived advantage? The Pred is not a precision rifle, but a GP battle rifle that happens to be sub-MOA capable. If you want a precision rifle, then the OBR with the heavier barrel profile is the solution in LaRue's current offerings.

I am very happy with the LaRue PredatAR. I was impressed during the T&E period, as were several co-workers. Impressed enough to drop nearly $40k out of pocket by guys for the private purchase of the 7.62 Preds, when the SCAR-H and KAC Mk11 are readily available for free.

Just sayin.............

Quoted to reemphasize.

[Spr1]

I was concerned about all the classic thin barrel symptoms. If a larger sample size than the few reports I have read says not to worry, that is good news. Hard to complain about having less weight to lug around.

[Odin Bravo One]

Hard to complain about having less weight to lug around.

Yeah.

I am a firm believer in "Light Gear is Right Gear".

[GJM]

Yeah.

I am a firm believer in "Light Gear is Right Gear".

Agreed, and carrying a firearm all day in the field, whether hunting or otherwise, drives this point home. I have the -H and PredatAR, as much for their light weight as their other fine attributes. Curious why you prefer the Larue to the -H?

[SLG]

FWIW, I agree completely with Sean on the weight/function issue of the PredatAR. However, Larue is coming out with a heavier barrel version of the same gun, for those who are interested.


Edited:

Whoops, just saw that LL already posted that info.