LaRue OBR 7.62.

[hydro556]

Does anyone know where I can find one?

I am seriously thinking about getting out of bolt guns altogether based on what I am reading about this thing. I may sell my 20" APA (and it is the sweetest, best shooting rifle I have ever even seen, how crazy is that?)and just do this.

Anybody have one for sale?

 

[poison123]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

http://larueosr.com/OBR.aspx

 

[Lowlight]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Call Mark and tell him Lowlight sent you, then ask about the SH discount I talked to him at SHOT about.

 

[Falar]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does anyone know where I can find one?

I am seriously thinking about getting out of bolt guns altogether based on what I am reading about this thing. I may sell my 20" APA and just do this.

Anybody have one for sale? </div></div>


Do it. You know you want to join the dreaded "pack".

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Will call him tomorrow

Frank- PM sent

 

[zeke013]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Call Mark and tell him Lowlight sent you, then ask about the SH discount I talked to him at SHOT about. </div></div>

Brutal - wish I'd known that last week when I ordered mine.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: zeke013</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Call Mark and tell him Lowlight sent you, then ask about the SH discount I talked to him at SHOT about. </div></div>

Brutal - wish I'd known that last week when I ordered mine. </div></div>

Think it might be tongue in cheek bro

 

[gladiator8us]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

spoke with La Rue today, turn around time after credit card billing and FFL shipping has cleared is 3 days!

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Any of you guys compared the OBR to a GAP or APA semi 762?

One of the new ones?

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

no, but I have with a REPR and a LMT MWS

 

[Mn_Shooter]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tom Olson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">no, but I have with a REPR and a LMT MWS </div></div>

And.... What's the verdict?

 

[zeke013]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: zeke013</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Call Mark and tell him Lowlight sent you, then ask about the SH discount I talked to him at SHOT about. </div></div>

Brutal - wish I'd known that last week when I ordered mine. </div></div>

Think it might be tongue in cheek bro </div></div>

Ahh - I'm a little slow.

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

still have the LMT and the OBR, LMT is going bye bye,,,
all BS aside, they are all good platforms,it just boils down to personal taste and features. My MWS doesnt like mil-surp ammo, I dont reload and I have 5k of Radway stashed. The OBR is right at moa with it so its stayin. The REPR (sold) was a 1st Gen gun, we all know they didnt like p-mags at that time, couldnt get a straight answer from LWRC so I dumped it. it was accurate as hell though,,,LOL New POF is inbound, hope it makes the grade,,,

 

[BCP]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tom Olson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">still have the LMT and the OBR, LMT is going bye bye,,,
</div></div>

How much $$$ is bye-bye and are you in the phoenix area?

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Im in Phoenix, gun is promised/last right of refusal to a bud,

 

[cruze5]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any of you guys compared the OBR to a GAP or APA semi 762?

One of the new ones? </div></div>

I can't comment on the "new" GAP ar-10 as i have Armalite.

I have had mine since Thanksgiving and have only had two range trips so far. 20" bbl DD rails, i got the cheaper muzzle brake (Titan i believe). PRS stock. It came with the YHM bipod adapter and the harris bipod. This is my 2nd Gap rifle, and i could not be happier. When spring time comes around im gonna LIVE at the range untill i run outta ammo

 

[snypr]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Brutal - wish I'd known that last week when I ordered mine. [/quote]

Hydro, ask him about it anyway, he is a pretty decent guy.

 

[Oodin]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snypr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ask him about it anyway</div></div>

Yeah, ask him.

 

[rtr]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Buddy of mine has one and really likes it, they have a lighter weight version called the PredatAR coming out in March/April, I pre-ordered one of those.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

I am going to make some calls today. Jered, George and Mark.

Just to see what is available and when/how much.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

trying to decide between GAP10 and OBR.

If they both shoot the same, GAP is better deal.

Can deck it out for same price as stock OBR with A2 stock and factory trigger.

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

wait time for GAP is 4 months, correct?

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

about, but only 3 days on OBR

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

get behind an OBR if you can before you buy,,,are you planning on suppressing either one?

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

I am planning to suppress, yes. But in no rush.

I am legal to own one in MO, just havent been dying to get one.

 

[Chucky]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

I have both the OBR and the GA Precision AR-10 and they are both tack drivers. The OBR allows you to use Larue, KAC, and Magpul mags has an adjustable gas block which works well for shooting mine suppressed. I like the Geissele trigger in the Larue better than the Rock River my GA gun had, It is now a Geissele as well.

My GAP doesn't have an adjustable gas block but using my SureFire can I have had zero issues with reliability with the gas block. The BCG on the Larue is nicer and the finish makes it very easy to wipe clean after shooting suppressed. The Larue also comes with a 20MOA full rail on top and PRI gas buster charging handle.

The nice thing about the GAP is the daniel defense rail on mine gives you a lot of options for sling studs and the fact that you can get it in a caliber other than .308 if you want something else.

In my opinion I like my Larue better though because of mag options, built in rail, charging handle and trigger but you couldn't go wrong with either one and I have both in my safe.

Chuck

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

thats the one thing I dislike about my OBR, that F---ing 20 moa rail, any standard QD mount for an AR is too high IMHO on this platform I bought the sliding riser for the CTR stock and it just seems cheesy. I ended it up with rings (low) and a small objective scope(2.5x10x32 NF) with no BUIS

 

[George63]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

what combo of spring/buffer for that CTR on the OBR, any function issues?

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

H-3 buffer, Tubbs flatwire spring, never misses a beat

 

[rwest309]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

My obr is phenomenal. Truly bolt gun accurate. LaRue is putting out one hell of a rifle.

 

[MikeeBooshay]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tom Olson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thats the one thing I dislike about my OBR, that F---ing 20 moa rail, any standard QD mount for an AR is too high IMHO on this platform I bought the sliding riser for the CTR stock and it just seems cheesy. I ended it up with rings (low) and a small objective scope(2.5x10x32 NF) with no BUIS </div></div>

Haven't had that issue with mine, it has a VTAC mount under that USO. I bought the Larue OBR mount, thought I would try the VTAC already on the scope first, never needed to swap it out. No BUIS on mine either, but most of my shooting is past where they would do any good. Have the PRS on most of my LR AR's.

And the Gieselle trigger is very nice, I think that is a big part of why these rifles shoot as well as they do.

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

what Im saying is if you run a conventional AR QD mount,(1.5) you'll need to run a elevated stock like your PRS or the CTR with a riser for a proper (for me) cheek weld

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Can anyone point me towardvelocity numbers comparing the 16", 18" and 20" OBR's?

The APA I will be selling is a 20" and I dont mind going with another in the OBR, but I am thinking I may settle in the middle with an 18".

But am also considering the 16". My range maxes out at <700 yards. So, shooting 1K is rare for me. The whole point of this exercise is to replace a precision bolt gun-

With a battle rifle that can equal the Precision bolt while still performing the duties of a semi battle rifle.

So, if the 16" can do 95% of the 18" or 20", then I would like the handiness of the carbine.

What do you guys think?

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Factory ammo or handloads?

 

[edward r homeyer]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Shooting 175grain M118LR the muzzle velocities are appx as follows:

16" 2500fps
18" 2550fps
20" 2600fps

At 800 meters with the BP at 29.7", 70degrees, 50% humidity the mil holds are appx as follows:

16" 9.7mils
20" 8.73mils

By extrapolating the BC in subsonic flight using the ATRAG ballistic software we have successfully shot the 18" OBRs at 1600 meters at 18" x 28" steel. Of course the wind plays hell at that range but the accuracy is still there. I like the 18" with a SureFire muzzle break. The reduced recoil allows you to observe downrange effects of your round and quick follow up shots as needed.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Thanks. I may just go for the little one.

And I will be loading my own.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Well, I rolled the dice on a 16". A guy with a sub 100 round count as new 16" OBR pretty well decked out contacted me.

We made the deal. Should ship tomorrow.

Crazy for me, but I am getting out of bolt guns.

I would have bet my house last year that I would never sell my APA, it is the baddest bolt gun I have ever seen. Jered and crew are unreal and the paint is simply wicked. But, it may be going up for sale soon if anyone is looking.


Now to figure out glass.

 

[edward r homeyer]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

You'll love your OBR. I find them easy to carry and a pleasure to shoot. Let us know how you like it and what types of ammo it likes best. I just shoot M118LR because the price is right. It shoot very tight groups when you run the rounds through a concentricity gauge.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Thanks JJ, your opinion carries weight with me.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

My OBR is coming with a Gisselle DMR trigger. Supposed to be an upgrade, but I have never tried one.

Opinions?

 

[Falar]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My OBR is coming with a Gisselle DMR trigger. Supposed to be an upgrade, but I have never tried one.

Opinions? </div></div>

I have the Geissele DMR trigger in my AR10. I cannot imagine a better trigger for a precision rifle and it definitely spoils you in regards to ARs. The 1st/2nd stage transition is crystal clear and the 2nd stage is extremely crisp and breaks like glass. You can adjust it very easily and I've found that its range is so wide it even lets you take it down to levels that are unusable in the field. I recommend the 2nd stage at 1-1.5lb.

 

[bm11]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

As the seller of the rifle you just bought, I can tell you that the Geissele High-Speed DMR is the finest semi-auto trigger I have ever felt, and I have a lot of time in getting it adjusted "just so."

I hope you enjoy it! It is, in my opinion, a good upgrade over the standard SSA trigger.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

Thanks BM11

 

[LRB45]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bm11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As the seller of the rifle you just bought, I can tell you that the Geissele High-Speed DMR is the finest semi-auto trigger I have ever felt, and I have a lot of time in getting it adjusted "just so."

I hope you enjoy it! It is, in my opinion, a good upgrade over the standard SSA trigger. </div></div>

What was your reasoning for selling your OBR if you don't mind me asking?

 

[bm11]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRB45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

What was your reasoning for selling your OBR if you don't mind me asking? </div></div>No other reason than that I am not willing to commit the time to get good at shooting a semi right now. It requires more skill than shooting a bolt, and I full well admit that I am not good enough to keep up with a semi.

And I wanted an AIAX really bad...

 

[livetohunt]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

I sold my TRG to get a OBR and I have no regrets.Mine is a 20 inch and shoots great.I have the rifle set up to shoot with my D760 night vision scope and my 6x24x72 zeiss with r-1000 reticle.

 

[phxfa]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bm11</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRB45</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

What was your reasoning for selling your OBR if you don't mind me asking? </div></div>No other reason than that I am not willing to commit the time to get good at shooting a semi right now. It requires more skill than shooting a bolt, and I full well admit that I am not good enough to keep up with a semi.

And I wanted an AIAX really bad... </div></div>
What did you do with your USO 1.8x10?

 

[edward r homeyer]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

I am a huge fan of giesselle 2 stage triggers. I run them in every gas gun I shoot.
I think they are superior to single stage triggers in combat guns. They give you a match quality trigger in the 2nd stage, and the first stage gives you a little play which is important when shooting on the move, with gloves on, or shooting out of a moving vehicle or helo.
Just my opinion anyhow.

 

[hydro556]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

On this topic, I am curious to hear if any of you OBR owners are loading your own ammo for it?


One of the things that has always frustrated me with precision semi's is their penchant for chewing up my Lapua brass. Some rifles are worse than others. How is the OBR is this regard?

I have a ton of new Lapua brass and before destroying it in a semi, I may just sell it all and replace it with something more economical.

I am curious to hear specific results from the OBR with various loads?

I am stocked up on Varget, Fed 210m's, SMK's in 175 and 168 (my APA loved the 168's, otherwise I would never have strayed from the 175's) and also have about a thousand 155 Scenars.

Obviously, I have the new Lapua brass, but would replace it with LC or something cheaper.

Thoughts?

 

[bm11]

Re: LaRue OBR 7.62.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tom Olson</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
What did you do with your USO 1.8x10? </div></div>Sold it yesterday. And I think I helped you sell yours a few weeks back!

-Bob