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Why is larue never compared?

Larue company revenue is likely behind geissele right now.

If the publicly available info is accurate, this has likely been the case for years. The data I’ve found shows Geissele overtook them in government contracts since 2015. LaRue appears to be non-existent in that market currently. That may be why he is currently sharing links to sniper comps on his X page from a decade ago when he was still relevant.

Non LW LaRue barrels are a crap shoot. Some are ok, but most are mediocre at best. They certainly aren’t the premium barrels he makes them out to be. I’d be happy buying the large frame upper/rail combo, but there’s no way I’d pay for a new build from them. Paying a premium for “meh” results is foolish.

Shooting With Sunglasses

If you have light colored eyes, ie not brown or black, you should be wearing sunglasses most of the time that you are outside during the day. Those of us with blue eyes are much more susceptible to sunburn of the eye than those with darker eyes. Those dark browns are caused by the same melanin that protects skin from sun damage.

If it is bright enough that you wore sun glasses while driving to the range, it is bright enough that the tint isn’t negatively affecting what you can see through the scope.
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Shooting With Sunglasses

Id say conditions and eyes dictate what is going to be comfortable. My eyes tend toward the "more sensitive to light," so if im at an outdoor range and theres a lot of sky or reflective surfaces (eg sand berms and such), something with a modest tint cuts down on the strain.

I used to like the neutral gray tint, but now prefer a brown tint and its contrast. Serengeti's driver and/or 555nm... Some of Oakley's Prism lens are great too. While these aren't necessarily impact rated, they work well.

Someone above mentioned Smith, and I second their clarity; those are my current clear lens choice.
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