Re: Thoughts on the LMT .308
Handled it at SHOT. Very nice. Lower is not KAC, but takes the KAC SR25 mags. POF is making a 25 rounder. It is the MRP upper, but DI, not piston just so as you know. They did not have current plans for a piston because they are focusing on production.
Regarding price - MSRP is $2,252 so the dealer list at $2,500 is a markup. At $2,100 you are getting a discount, but it ain't $400. With regards to other AR308 platforms, LMT is a bargain. LWRC REPR at $3,600-$3,800, FNC SCAR-H and the SIG 716 in the same range and who knows what HK will rape us for on the MR762 (along with proprietary mags). The LaRue OBR at $3k is worth a look, SR25 mag and a thing of machining beauty - larueOSR.com. Plus Mark's customer service is unequaled, period dot.
The only thing I am pausing on is it is only available with the 16" bbl. I'd prefer 18-20" for the exterior ballistics.