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Yes, I did with V1Tactical.Did you guys have to pay the full price to get your spot in line for back order?
YepDid you guys have to pay the full price to get your spot in line for back order?
The barrel locking screws? LMT’s pre-set torque wrench is set to 140 inch-pounds.Any one know the torque requirement for the set screws for the barrel?
Yes, thank you.The barrel locking screws? LMT’s pre-set torque wrench is set to 140 inch-pounds.
Nice. I was aware the NOX and LMT would get you there but want something that worked with a silencer. I was told the Warcomp was too short, but the shims are a good point. From what I recall it was close.Just a quick comment on the 13.5" barrels. It is possible to pin and weld a few muzzle devices to these to get them to 16". Both the Sons of Liberty Gun Works NOX and the Surefire Warcomp (using the included spacer) will both get to 16" as measured from the bolt face.
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Nice. I was aware the NOX and LMT would get you there but want something that worked with a silencer. I was told the Warcomp was too short, but the shims are a good point. From what I recall it was close.
Is that verified over 16" with 13.5", shims, and a Warcomp before I drop cash on a barrel?
Does the Surefire SOCOM 762 RC2 have low enough backpressure for the MWS? All good to go?
I have an RC 1 that has been 100% with m118lr and m80 ball out of my 16” 7.62. Back pressure isn’t bad at all.Does the Surefire SOCOM 762 RC2 have low enough backpressure for the MWS? All good to go?
I bought a Gemtech adjustable carrier, JP High pressure bolt+small firing pin to put together an alternate bolt group, but have never been able to get it to function reliably. I got constant double feed, failure to eject, failure to strip rounds. Haven't used it in 4 years, but last weekend I decided to try it again before selling it, and it ran better with a BRT gas tube. I think it may have been so overgassed, and undersprung, that it was probably accelerating the bolt and outrunning the mag spring.Start searching for a Gemtech suppressed BC and don’t fool around with tuning.
Strange, my RC 1 has so much backpressure, that it destroys all the brass I put through the gun. And the face-gas is terrible. Saving my pennies for an OSS.I have an RC 1 that has been 100% with m118lr and m80 ball out of my 16” 7.62. Back pressure isn’t bad at all.
I would imagine the RC 2 is very similar.
Strange, my RC 1 has so much backpressure, that it destroys all the brass I put through the gun. And the face-gas is terrible. Saving my pennies for an OSS.
Strange, my RC 1 has so much backpressure, that it destroys all the brass I put through the gun. And the face-gas is terrible. Saving my pennies for an OSS.
Yeah that is caused by the back of the locking lugs as the case is extracted, since the ejectors are pushing the case against that side of the chamber during extraction. You could take a needle file and carefully break the edges of the lugs at that location. Just a tiny bit, don't over do it.I wouldn’t say my brass is destroyed, but there are two small scratches from the barrel extension (I assume) like another person mentioned before in this thread, and a small dent from the brass deflector.
Unsuppressed brass looks perfect.
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I'm running the 18" SS, but had the same experience with the 16" CL. I run loads that are borderline max, and are fine unsuppressed, with no pressure signs whatsoever. Once I put the can on, however, all that gas coming back is blowing out my primer pockets, beating up my brass, giving me ejector imprints, etc. I know I'm not running the correct springs and buffer. I have a Gen I UBR, with JP SCS in its heaviest config (3 tungsten weights) and now a heavier recoil spring (which I haven't tried yet) Also have .091 gas tube from BRT which is smaller in size but still overgassed.That’s really odd. I’m running a RC 1 on mine and my experience is pretty much the opposite of yours.
Other than being dirtier, my brass doesn’t look any different than when I shoot unsuppressed.
I’m left-handed, so my face is right behind the ejection port. The amount of gas from the ejection port is negligible.
The rifle runs very smoothly.
I can’t imagine what would cause such radically different results in your gun.
My MWS has the 16” SS barrel.
Marvin Pitts at Nefarious Arms. Dimple that barrelCan anyone recommend a smith to reprofile the standard profile barrel? I would like mine to go on a diet.
d.wilson manufacturing does a lot of work on LMT barrels, including converting barrels from other manufacturers to work with the LMT MRP and MWS.
I've seen a lot of posts where he has shortened many LMT barrels...
http://www.dwilsonmfg.com/LMT-MRP-Barrel-Conversion_p_12.html
Thanks for dwilson.
I reached out to Marvin, but am waiting to hear back from him.
Does anyone know the weight reduction dimples on a full 16” barrel achieves?
but it sure does look sweet thoughIt wasnt significant enough to put the MWS on a diet. But it sure does look cool.
4-8 oz according to Beth at NefariousDoes anyone know the weight reduction dimples on a full 16” barrel achieves?
Barrels are the same for both MWS MARS and standard LM308So....being probably my favorite gas rifle now that I relieved JR of his so he could get his SR groove on (and if I can have my way I’ll end up with a couple of these is stash)... thinking down the road for spare barrels, anyone know if the MARS barrels are the same interchangeable configuration? Thinking ahead and know where another 16 is, I have the 20 but the 16 is just so nice.
and yes the dimples are really pretty cool
LMT people say the numbers on the uppers are part numbers, not serial numbers, and are per contract.Some are matched (complete guns) some are not matched. All have serial #s. Anybody correct me if I'm wrong. I have a complete from factory MWS and an MRP that is a New Zealand reference rifle upper and a Mars Lower with different serial #s.
Understanding that I’m on the thread with LMT owners who may have a little bias, I’d like to ask.....
I have a MWS308 in 16” barrel. Just got it recently and went to the range where I used a standing tripod and was able to hit 8” plates at 300y. Granted, it was cold/windy and I was in a hurry so I hit about 75% of the roughly 40 rounds; really just wanted to get a feel for it. This is to illustrate I’m new to LMT and this rifle in particular but in my limited use, really liked this rifle and plan to keep it.....and that’s saying something for me; an admitted victim of ‘black rifle disease’. FWIW, I’m using a NF NX8 2.5-20 Mil. I’ve no clue how to use the reticle...yet.
I have two needs (Wants really, tbh) and that is to buy another to serve a long-distance role and as backup/parts. The other is to attend a 1,000y class in the summer.
Will a MWS with 20”SS barrel and PRS stock serve or must I get a bolt action? I did find a demo’d Barrett 98B in either 308 or 7MM Rem Mag so I’m not sure what to do. Full disclosure is the MWS I’m describing is for sale here and while I really want it, not sure yet it will fully suit my needs.If y’all tell me it will hit steel consistently at 1K, I’m buying it ASAP. I suspect I’m GTG, but seeking more informed opinions. Thanks in advance y’all.
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I took mine to a Magpul CORE course in Central Oregon a couple Summers ago.
It has the 16” SS barrel, DMR stock and a NF ATACR 4-16X.
I was shooting Fed 175 GMM.
Mine was the only semiauto in the class.
The furthest target we shot at was 922 yards. I was able to hit consistently at that range and keep up with most of the bolt gun guys.
Understanding that I’m on the thread with LMT owners who may have a little bias, I’d like to ask.....
I have a MWS308 in 16” barrel. Just got it recently and went to the range where I used a standing tripod and was able to hit 8” plates at 300y. Granted, it was cold/windy and I was in a hurry so I hit about 75% of the roughly 40 rounds; really just wanted to get a feel for it. This is to illustrate I’m new to LMT and this rifle in particular but in my limited use, really liked this rifle and plan to keep it.....and that’s saying something for me; an admitted victim of ‘black rifle disease’. FWIW, I’m using a NF NX8 2.5-20 Mil. I’ve no clue how to use the reticle...yet.
I have two needs (Wants really, tbh) and that is to buy another to serve a long-distance role and as backup/parts. The other is to attend a 1,000y class in the summer.
Will a MWS with 20”SS barrel and PRS stock serve or must I get a bolt action? I did find a demo’d Barrett 98B in either 308 or 7MM Rem Mag so I’m not sure what to do. Full disclosure is the MWS I’m describing is for sale here and while I really want it, not sure yet it will fully suit my needs.If y’all tell me it will hit steel consistently at 1K, I’m buying it ASAP. I suspect I’m GTG, but seeking more informed opinions. Thanks in advance y’all.
Anyone seeing whats going on with LMT barrels?
V1 said they have no idea when the 6.5 barrels will come in. My allocation was this month.
In the last 2 days on gunbroker a new 24" 6.5 went for $1700 and a used 20" 6.5 went for $900 buy it now shortly after being posted.
This is insanity.
Places like TitanTactical take your money, put you on a waitlist and then when your item comes in, throw it on gun broker because they can get 3-4-5-10 times as much for it. They should be boycotted for this alone.
I am wondering how hard it would be to make the barrel extension so people can get a custom barrel made. You could get a bartlien or proof carbon for half the price they are going for on the market. I have a machine shop and if I could get an extension, maybe reverse engineer it and have my guy program it. Thoughts?
Contact d.wilson mfg.Anyone seeing whats going on with LMT barrels?
V1 said they have no idea when the 6.5 barrels will come in. My allocation was this month.
In the last 2 days on gunbroker a new 24" 6.5 went for $1700 and a used 20" 6.5 went for $900 buy it now shortly after being posted.
This is insanity.
Places like TitanTactical take your money, put you on a waitlist and then when your item comes in, throw it on gun broker because they can get 3-4-5-10 times as much for it. They should be boycotted for this alone.
I am wondering how hard it would be to make the barrel extension so people can get a custom barrel made. You could get a bartlien or proof carbon for half the price they are going for on the market. I have a machine shop and if I could get an extension, maybe reverse engineer it and have my guy program it. Thoughts?
LMT pushed the expected dates for most items out 3 months back in Aug/September. I just got a barrel Allocated for September a week ago, a 308 BCG allocated for September was pushed to January, EBCG and 11.5 MRP barrel was pushed to March from January(ordered in July).Anyone seeing whats going on with LMT barrels?
V1 said they have no idea when the 6.5 barrels will come in. My allocation was this month.
In the last 2 days on gunbroker a new 24" 6.5 went for $1700 and a used 20" 6.5 went for $900 buy it now shortly after being posted.
This is insanity.
Places like TitanTactical take your money, put you on a waitlist and then when your item comes in, throw it on gun broker because they can get 3-4-5-10 times as much for it. They should be boycotted for this alone.
I am wondering how hard it would be to make the barrel extension so people can get a custom barrel made. You could get a bartlien or proof carbon for half the price they are going for on the market. I have a machine shop and if I could get an extension, maybe reverse engineer it and have my guy program it. Thoughts?
Is he making extensions or just cutting barrel to fit? There is a difference.There is a guy who already does that, so it’s definitely possible.
Talked to him on the phone 30 minutes ago. He said no one makes them.You can also try Jeff at Rivers Bend Gun Company... this is from another post by @newmexicokid earlier in this thread, https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/lmt-308-mws.37004/post-9062362
LMT pushed the expected dates for most items out 3 months back in Aug/September. I just got a barrel Allocated for September a week ago, a 308 BCG allocated for September was pushed to January, EBCG and 11.5 MRP barrel was pushed to March from January(ordered in July).
V1 has always been good to me and kept me Informed. Plus I havnt seen them auction anything they took money for already. I
Haven’t delt with Titan much but I can’t complain this is exactly how capitalism works eventually if the investment is worth it LMT will increase production capabilities.
A lot of these middle men may be going through their last hurrah and will be only able to sell bolt action rifles and shotguns in a few months. So I can’t blame them for profiting when they are able.