Les Baer .308 Semi

[Speeddog]

Re: Les Baer .308 Semi

There are always diminishing returns. Whether with cameras, cars, high end audio, computers, whatever. One hits a point where small improvements cost a lot of money. That's when you have to decide what its worth.

I shot my Monolith all day yesterday. Used 168g Federal Match, switched to Hornady Tap 168s, various ranges and targets. Regardless, the rifle was incredibly accurate and a real pleasure to shoot. Absolutely no problems with ammo, fabulous groups, light recoil, whatever. I understand other rifles shoot well and suit other needs. There is however a tendency to write off more expensive products, particularly in the AR world (bolt shooters seem more comfortable with high dollar guns). So far this rifle shoots as well as or better than the high end bolt guns I and others have been using. That's pretty cool. Whether its worth it to any one of us is a question that each of us has to answer. For me, the fit and finish, reliable function and incredible accuracy are worth it.

 

[Wild Geese 1]

Re: Les Baer .308 Semi

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dsparil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looks to me like mega machine is making their receivers. that thing looks like a dead-ringer for their matched receiver pair. just has a slightly different trigger guard design.

their swat model. yup, mega machine. </div></div>

According to everything I've read Les machines his own lowers, and uppers, in fact one article said except for the stocks, bipod, the only other thing he does not make is the trigger. Les said that he could not make a better trigger
than the Geissele so he uses it.

 

[Speeddog]

Re: Les Baer .308 Semi

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wild Geese 1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dsparil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looks to me like mega machine is making their receivers. that thing looks like a dead-ringer for their matched receiver pair. just has a slightly different trigger guard design.

their swat model. yup, mega machine. </div></div>

According to everything I've read Les machines his own lowers, and uppers, in fact one article said except for the stocks, bipod, the only other thing he does not make is the trigger. Les said that he could not make a better trigger
than the Geissele so he uses it. </div></div>

I had a chance to discuss this with Les today. He makes everything but the trigger (and of course the PRS and bipod). On my rig I'm using a Geisselle two stage adjustable which should work well for my purposes (long range, precision, paper and steel) and which has been a pleasure so far. I've got one of their SE triggers on my wife's LBC .223: that might be a better setup for a rifle used in a less static type of shooting. I'm also using an Atlas bipod since he hasn't yet gotten the new "tricked out" Versapod that is shown in the pictures.

I've put a couple hundred rounds through the rifle over the past few weeks (ranges from 1 to 300 yards; haven't been able to get to a longer range). It is every bit as accurate as he claims and a real pleasure to shoot. In fact I kinda like it better than my bolt gun.

Hope this helps