Topic: Looking to buy a lr-308 or lr308B (Read 866 times)

12ptdroptine · « **on:** December 04, 2011, 07:16:46 PM »

I prefer the lr 308 with the 24 inch barrel (I think) But at this time very hard to find. However my local dealer's dist has 37 of the lr308B... I wonder how the accuracy and handling of the lr308 is compared to the lr308B. Starting my homework. Any opinions? Thank You in advance
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12ptdroptine · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2011, 06:32:53 PM »

Man finding one of these lr308 24" barrels is hard to do....Anybody here?

mantawolf · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2011, 06:34:23 PM »

Man, just sold mine in October.

blue109 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2011, 06:38:33 PM »

man. if you were local id trade you my 24" for a 18" lol. this thing weighs a ton

washguy · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2011, 06:46:19 AM »

Before you find the rifle with the 24" you should start looking for a gun bearer to tote that boat anchor for you

Wash
sometimes short is better...dont form an opinon that long will get you more acccuracy....there is a nice article on barrel length..
http://www.tacticaloperations.com/SWATbarrel/

BR-549 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2011, 07:19:46 AM »

Is my LR308 heavy? It sure as hell is! 13+ lbs.

Would I want to trade for shorter barrel? No, I like it and plan to build another upper with a shorter barrel length.

12ptdroptine · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2011, 05:09:08 PM »

The place I ordered it from shows that one has been shipped to them. It hasnt arrived yet. If it doesnt get there then I will probably settle for the 18" But after reading this prior post I just might anty up for a new upper with a 20" heavy barrel....

12ptdroptine · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2011, 05:10:08 PM »

WOOOHOOO

Just got a call from Cabelas . My gun is in...Gonna pay for it Friday and pick it up on Sat..... chomping at the bit. I have heard nothing but good things about the accuracy of this gun. I am sure it is gonna be heavy. But I see a Primos trigger stock tripod in my future..... Now tell me what I am going to want for this other than a new trigger..that is gonna be soon
Yhanks Guys Drop

12ptdroptine · « **Reply #8 on:** December 19, 2011, 04:41:02 PM »

Well I have it home. You guys are right it is heavy , but not enough to deter me from using it. I just got finished installing a Timney trigger in it. adjustable. Set at 4# from the factory. but crisp. might lighten it later on . I mounted a Leupold 3.5X10X40 on it for now...That also might change in the future. I used some high Warne rings I had here already... However I looked at the Leuold one piece mount and like it quite will. It has 20 MOA built in so that might be a plug. She looks kinda plain Jane compared to all the nice one's I see posted here. But I bet that changes too...Am going to get some ammo in a few days and am off work through the holidays starting Friday...going shooting! I will post when I do. Please feel free to chime in with any advice or warnings .
Thanks Drop

98Z5V · « **Reply #9 on:** December 19, 2011, 07:57:23 PM »

Lube that sucker up WELL before the first shooting session - it'll make things go much more smoothly.

Plenty of lube, be it CLP, Slip2000, whatever you like.

Retired JM · « **Reply #10 on:** December 20, 2011, 02:36:19 AM »

Quote from: 98Z5V on December 19, 2011, 07:57:23 PM

Lube that sucker up WELL before the first shooting session - it'll make things go much more smoothly.

Plenty of lube, be it CLP, Slip2000, whatever you like.

Concur, concur, concur. All ARs, regardless of caliber or operating environment, like to run wet.

Robocop1051 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 20, 2011, 12:06:04 PM »

Quote from: 12ptdroptine on December 19, 2011, 04:41:02 PM

She looks kinda plain Jane compared to all the nice one's I see posted here.

That's nonsense! You have a .308 my friend. You are already in a league far beyond those "other" guys. There is nothing plane about flinging 168 grains of hot lead out 3,000 feet! Welcome to our party.

12ptdroptine · « **Reply #12 on:** December 20, 2011, 03:09:31 PM »

Thanks huys gonna lube her up well with clp this weekend and run a few patches down the bore . Then first part of the week hopefully off to the range.

98Z5V · « **Reply #13 on:** December 20, 2011, 08:15:59 PM »

Make sure you lightly lube up the inside of the receiver extension, as far as you can get a finger in there. Lightly lube the outside of the buffer body, and the outside of the buffer spring, too. You'd be amazed at how much "resistance" there is, in cycling the action, when those parts are BONE dry (especially on a brand new semi-auto). After shooting a bit, lube eventually gets back in there anyway, but that's an area that not too many people realize or think about, and it can give you cycling issues on a brand new build.

hobbesgunner · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2011, 01:22:19 PM »

You can have the barrel fluted to knock some weight out of it..if it becomes an issue with you.....brother had his done and it made a noticeable difference..easily a pound off..then he hung a Benny Cooley off the end of it ....that's a chunk of steel but it works great....my 6.5 Creedmoor barrel is at the shop right now getting flutes.should have it back after NewYears....