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Posted: 10/13/2007 6:43:12 AM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:

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I own a "few" uppers, and the LaRue Quad-S is one of the nicest shooting, accurate, and beautiful upper receivers I own. For what you are getting, the price is extremely reasonable, and the service you will receive is second to none.

Okay, I'll bite, how well does yours shoot with good stuff stuck in it?

ML

slight segway here:

I found and read the article on your upper in combat arms or some such magazine. Charlie Cutshaw didn't do your upper any justice.

there was roughly 1 paragraph that actually discussed "shooting impressions" the rest of the 4 page article was selling surefire, cmmg, vltor, or chipmccomick triggers.

another hackjob by Cutshaw...this is my surprised face.

Basically, I'm interested in what the upper will do too.

Posted: 10/13/2007 6:49:56 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
slight segway here:

I found and read the article on your upper in combat arms or some such magazine. Charlie Cutshaw didn't do your upper any justice.

there was roughly 1 paragraph that actually discussed "shooting impressions" the rest of the 4 page article was selling surefire, cmmg, vltor, or chipmccomick triggers.

another hackjob by Cutshaw...this is my surprised face.

Basically, I'm interested in what the upper will do too.

Now, now, we like Charlie, and you most obviously can't accuse me of doing his writing for him.

Posted: 10/13/2007 7:18:17 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

Quoted:
slight segway here:

I found and read the article on your upper in combat arms or some such magazine. Charlie Cutshaw didn't do your upper any justice.

there was roughly 1 paragraph that actually discussed "shooting impressions" the rest of the 4 page article was selling surefire, cmmg, vltor, or chipmccomick triggers.

another hackjob by Cutshaw...this is my surprised face.

Basically, I'm interested in what the upper will do too.

Now, now, we like Charlie, and you most obviously can't accuse me of doing his writing for him.

I'm sure he's a great guy personally. If I want an actual report I've got to read Sweeny, Fortier, taffin, Ayoob, Kokalis, or smith.

I was just a little dissapointed in the article.

Posted: 10/13/2007 1:01:50 PM EDT

[#4]

My last test group was 1.146” @100m with PMC 55GR ball. 16" Configured with a Aimpoint ML2 (4MOA) & 2.5X Poor boy magnifier. Uppers are good to go, they will deliver what the ammo, shooter and sighting system is capable of. As with any barrel they will be ammo that a given barrel just doesn’t like, test and find loads that satisfy your needs.
Out.
2011BLDR

Posted: 10/13/2007 1:10:40 PM EDT

[#5]

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My last test group was 1.146” @100m with PMC 55GR ball. 16" Configured with a Aimpoint ML2 (4MOA) & 2.5X Poor boy magnifier. Uppers are good to go, they will deliver what the ammo, shooter and sighting system is capable of. As with any barrel they will be ammo that a given barrel just doesn’t like, test and find loads that satisfy your needs.
Out.
2011BLDR

2011BLDR,

What part of the dot do you aim with in a situation such as you shot that 1.15" group.

ML

Posted: 10/13/2007 1:48:53 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

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My last test group was 1.146” @100m with PMC 55GR ball. 16" Configured with a Aimpoint ML2 (4MOA) & 2.5X Poor boy magnifier. Uppers are good to go, they will deliver what the ammo, shooter and sighting system is capable of. As with any barrel they will be ammo that a given barrel just doesn’t like, test and find loads that satisfy your needs.
Out.
2011BLDR

2011BLDR,

What part of the dot do you aim with in a situation such as you shot that 1.15" group.

ML

Mark,
SOPMOD ACOG Zeroing target has a 7.5“ square outline turned on point with a inner 3.25“ square outline turned on point. This allows me to reference the dot to the outer square edges and adjust scope POI to be center of the inner square.

I did a new initial 25M BZO on this upper with a new 2MOA Aimpoint M4, and 3X both in your mounts, last Sunday but the 300M range was full so the 100M BZO will have to wait. I am impressed with the new DNTC comp also, that was the first shooting session with it.
Out.
2011BLDR

Posted: 10/16/2007 7:02:04 AM EDT

[#7]

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...12" equipped with a 9.0" HG, standard LT gasblock, and the same SureFire suppressor, and add a PEQ-2 and a Troy flipup front on it.[:)

Like this?

12' STEALTH Upper
- 12" Stainless barrel
- LT Low-profile gasblock
- 9.0" Handguard)
- Surefire FA556AR suppressor adapter
- M-16 Mil-Contract Bolt Carrier Group
Trijicon ACOG TA01 NSN with LT-662 QD mount
PEQ-2A IR Laser/Illuminator w/ LT-124 QD mount
SureFire X200A, with LT QD mount
LT Troy Rear Sight
Troy Front Sight
TangoDown Fore Grip
Magpul MIAD Pistol Grip
LMT SOPMOD Stock
Magazine w/ Magpul Rangertab
Colt M16A2 Lower

Posted: 10/16/2007 7:06:06 AM EDT

[#8]

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Like this?

Posted: 10/16/2007 8:27:08 PM EDT

[#9]

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Like this?

You're evil.

Posted: 10/21/2007 7:09:24 PM EDT

[#10]

Tag for later...

Posted: 10/22/2007 4:47:36 AM EDT

[#11]

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Quoted:
Paddle,

How long did the Larue upper take to arrive once you ordered it.

thanks

I placed the order with LaRue on a Sunday morning, and the rifle arrived Thursday: a very quick delivery.

ETA: Short AAR

Went out to the range today with the LaRue for initial firing, and was very satisfied with performance.

Ammo: Privi 75gr.
Target range: 110y
Accuracy: sub MOA 5 shot groups fired from bench off front sandbag rest.

My partner was firing a 16" 1/7 Noveske, and the 16" 1/8 LaRue performed on par with the faster twist rifle.

Great product, fast shipping, extremely accurate, a free hat and dillo included: I am pleased with my purchase.

ETA II: One additional thought. This is not an inexpensive product, and the idiom of "buy once cry once" comes to mind. In my opinion, the LaRue is worth the expenditure. Throughout the years I've owned Colts, Bushmasters, and S&W's - and although these are fine rifles, the quality of construction, attention to detail, and accuracy of the LaRue is clearly superior to any AR I've previously owned.

My LMT Defender 2000 M4 with 14.5 Barrel can shoot SUB MOA with Black hills blue 77gr/75gr and MK262

Posted: 10/22/2007 4:49:56 AM EDT

[#12]

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18" w/ 13" HG
i194.photobucket.com/albums/z268/Goolsbymd/Infidel.jpg
i194.photobucket.com/albums/z268/Goolsbymd/Self.jpg
12" 10" HG (current project)
i194.photobucket.com/albums/z268/Goolsbymd/SBRShadow.jpg
i194.photobucket.com/albums/z268/Goolsbymd/DSC00040.jpg
i194.photobucket.com/albums/z268/Goolsbymd/DSC00047.jpg

I like the 18 inch myself

The SOPMOD is KILLER To

Posted: 10/22/2007 8:49:21 AM EDT

[#13]

Stealth upper is great. Worth every penny. I'd like to give a good range report but the damn front sight of the Troy buis they sent keeps shooting loose!

Talked to Blake in sales, he told me to call Troy.

Posted: 10/22/2007 8:56:29 AM EDT

[#14]

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Stealth upper is great. Worth every penny. I'd like to give a good range report but the damn front sight of the Troy buis they sent keeps shooting loose!

Talked to Blake in sales, he told me to call Troy.

Troy might have a different fix, but I put a small amount of Blue Locktite on my threads...worked like a charm.

Posted: 10/22/2007 9:05:54 AM EDT

[#15]

Posted: 10/22/2007 9:12:05 AM EDT

[#16]

Posted: 10/22/2007 9:42:20 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Stealth upper is great. Worth every penny. I'd like to give a good range report but the damn front sight of the Troy buis they sent keeps shooting loose!

Talked to Blake in sales, he told me to call Troy.

Blake should have just told ya --- "Loctite is your friend"

Posted: 10/23/2007 8:01:25 AM EDT

[#18]

I must say that I've been so pleased with the quality of construction, craftsmanship, and accuracy of the first SSSS I purchased, that this morning I ordered another.

Posted: 10/23/2007 8:07:35 AM EDT

[#19]

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I must say that I've been so pleased with the quality of construction, craftsmanship, and accuracy of the first SSSS I purchased, that this morning I ordered another.

The private eye in me says, "hoo, hoo, now we know his screen-name".

Seriously, appreciate your orders and we know darn well that we're sending out a really nice upper that oughta shoot crows in the side of their heads out a 200 yards.

ML

Posted: 10/23/2007 8:13:57 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

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I must say that I've been so pleased with the quality of construction, craftsmanship, and accuracy of the first SSSS I purchased, that this morning I ordered another.

The private eye in me says, "hoo, hoo, now we know his screen-name".

ML

So much for anonymity.

V1 -

Posted: 10/23/2007 8:33:56 AM EDT

[#21]

Mark,

Would it be OK, if I name my first born after your comany. Do I need to pay you some royalties or just buy another SSSS upper.

Posted: 10/23/2007 3:19:41 PM EDT

[#22]

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height=8

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Which Handguard option on the 12" SSS accommodates the SureFire FA556K suppressor best (w the MB556K comp)?

The article linked of your www, indicated that you had a special set-up.

Thanks,

Mike Pardun

In fact, I'm waiting on a MB556K for the setup shown above (12.0" barrel and 11.0" rail).

The FA556K with the standard adapter works fine too. There's about 3/8" clearance with the suppressor installed.

Mark

When you get the 12" (11" rail) built, pls post a pic or two...If you can ship it with the MB556k, let me know, I'll buy one that day - have my SBR lower ready to roll and FA556k on order.

Mike

Posted: 10/23/2007 6:12:35 PM EDT

[#23]

OMG...
I don't know how I've missed this part of the forum.

But I do know that I want to know if you've got a 16 with the 11.5 in stock.... :D
And whatever else I can get under the mistress of finances' radar...

Posted: 10/23/2007 6:41:53 PM EDT

[#24]

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OMG...
I don't know how I've missed this part of the forum.

But I do know that I want to know if you've got a 16 with the 11.5 in stock.... :D
And whatever else I can get under the mistress of finances' radar...

Tell the mistress that we got plenty of 16" uppers and plenty of 11.0" rails.

M. LaRue

Posted: 10/24/2007 5:57:58 PM EDT

[#25]

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we're sending out a really nice upper that oughta shoot crows in the side of their heads out a 200 yards.

ML

And, it shipped today.

I have absolutely no doubt how well it will perform.

Thank you once again, and I'm looking forward to adding many more dillo's to the herd.

Posted: 10/24/2007 6:18:43 PM EDT

[#26]

LaRue, if I ever need my SSS upper rebarreled, do I just call and send it in?(after I pay of course )

Posted: 10/24/2007 6:24:26 PM EDT

[#27]

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LaRue, if I ever need my SSS upper rebarreled, do I just call and send it in?(after I pay of course

)

Yeppers.

ML

Posted: 10/25/2007 4:49:23 AM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
OMG...
I don't know how I've missed this part of the forum.

But I do know that I want to know if you've got a 16 with the 11.5 in stock.... :D
And whatever else I can get under the mistress of finances' radar...

Tell the mistress that we got plenty of 16" uppers and plenty of 11.0" rails.

M. LaRue

Well... You can go ahead and start packing one of these babies up... As soon as I get this coffee down, and into my office, I'll be making an order.

Posted: 10/28/2007 11:20:23 AM EDT

[#29]

Mark,
I went ahead and made my order on Friday, sending one of your uppers to Atlanta.
I also dropped you a PM, do me a favor and take a gander at it. I may be able to use some help on fabricating something.

Posted: 10/28/2007 11:24:25 AM EDT

[#30]

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Mark,
I went ahead and made my order on Friday, sending one of your uppers to Atlanta.
I also dropped you a PM, do me a favor and take a gander at it. I may be able to use some help on fabricating something.

Thanks for the order, and I'll go take a look at your PM.

I will warn you that we no longer take in stuff from the outside ... got too many doo-dads related to AKs or ARs still left to do. The list is long. Plus the big OEM'rs are buying and spec'ing our stuff for their stuff.

ML

Posted: 10/28/2007 11:50:17 AM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Mark,
I went ahead and made my order on Friday, sending one of your uppers to Atlanta.
I also dropped you a PM, do me a favor and take a gander at it. I may be able to use some help on fabricating something.

Thanks for the order, and I'll go take a look at your PM.

I will warn you that we no longer take in stuff from the outside ... got too many doo-dads related to AKs or ARs still left to do. The list is long. Plus the big OEM'rs are buying and spec'ing our stuff for their stuff.

ML

roger that! Totally understand! Congrats on being able to say that BTW.

Posted: 10/28/2007 3:38:31 PM EDT

[#32]

13.2 Quad SSSS

Posted: 10/28/2007 7:04:08 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I own a "few" uppers, and the LaRue Quad-S is one of the nicest shooting, accurate, and beautiful upper receivers I own. For what you are getting, the price is extremely reasonable, and the service you will receive is second to none.

Okay, I'll bite, how well does yours shoot with good stuff stuck in it?

ML

Mark,

Sorry for the delay in response. Using Hornady 75gr NATO TAP, the upper shoots less than 1/2 MOA when I am doing my job. The Geissele trigger doesn't hurt, either.

Tim

Posted: 10/28/2007 9:11:18 PM EDT

[#34]

Other than 75gr TAP what are some other loads the SSSS likes?

Ive only been shooting 55gr and 62gr American Eagle with good results.

Posted: 10/29/2007 5:10:53 AM EDT

[#35]

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Other than 75gr TAP what are some other loads the SSSS likes?

Ive only been shooting 55gr and 62gr American Eagle with good results.

77grn Black Hills gives me excellent groups.

Posted: 10/29/2007 5:52:37 AM EDT

[#36]

What do you guys normally shoot from your quad-s.

.223

or

5.56

Posted: 10/29/2007 2:14:43 PM EDT

[#37]

The BBT delivered the SSSS this afternoon. It's a beauty. Flawless. And, I'm certain it'll shoot as good as it looks.

Thanks once again for the great service.

Posted: 10/29/2007 3:41:49 PM EDT

[#38]

LARUE - not only do they make the best beer openers via their dillos but their uppers......are sweet

now.....on to my trust paper work for my SBR on Form 4.

a 12" Larue is in the future...

Posted: 10/29/2007 6:40:00 PM EDT

[#39]

height=8

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What do you guys normally shoot from your quad-s.

.223

or

5.56

Whatever I can scrounge. Ammo is getting scarce and expensive these days. Good thing the Quad S has run everything Ive put through it. I haven't used wolf yet. I don't want to feed those ugly green cases to my beautiful upper.

Posted: 10/29/2007 7:57:16 PM EDT

[#40]

What rail length would i want to completly cover the gas block?

Posted: 10/29/2007 8:41:12 PM EDT

[#41]

Im in the process of pricing out an upper I want to build, and after everything I need I end up paying close to the same if I bought one of these uppers. Now Im very tempted to order one...

Any pics of a 16" with 10 and 11" handguards? Will they cover the LP gas block?

thanks!

Posted: 10/29/2007 8:54:15 PM EDT

[#42]

11" will completely cover the gas block. 10" will cover about half of it. I think the 10" is featured on larue's site.

Posted: 11/1/2007 5:25:54 PM EDT

[#43]

Accuracy report ----

Guy calls me today to report in on a 16" at about the 12,000 round mark ... says he's still getting a 1/2 moa with Mk262 ... but he's also one of those guys that shoots like a vise.

A couple of times he mumbled something about it sometimes being 1/4 moa, but I pretended not to hear him.

Just an update.

ML

ETA - The 1/2 moa was derived from 3" groups at 600.

Posted: 11/3/2007 6:27:13 PM EDT

[#44]

One more thing ...

I forgot to add that our 12,000 round guy has had only one malfunction, it was a double-feed that he attributed to a bad mag ... and that was several thousand rounds ago.

ML

Posted: 11/11/2007 5:51:51 PM EDT

[#45]

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Here are some more results from today at the range.

Nick's newest groups are too good to keep hid in our industry forum.

ML

Posted: 11/11/2007 6:51:59 PM EDT

[#46]

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Looking at this one too.

Considerably less expensive. Looking to outfit with Eotech holo with Eotech 3x magnifyer

The biggest difference isn't price, it's barrel quality. The LaRue has a stainless steel, polygonally-rifled, 1:8 twist with a Wylde chamber.

It really depends on what you expect to accomplish with your rifle. Given the two choices you gave at the beginning of the thread... huge disparity in capability.

Posted: 11/26/2007 4:50:06 PM EDT

[#47]

Can i see a picture of a 18inch barrel with a 13 1/2 handguard please? thanks

Posted: 11/26/2007 5:18:57 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Looking at this one too.

Considerably less expensive. Looking to outfit with Eotech holo with Eotech 3x magnifyer

The biggest difference isn't price, it's barrel quality. The LaRue has a stainless steel, polygonally-rifled, 1:8 twist with a Wylde chamber.

It really depends on what you expect to accomplish with your rifle. Given the two choices you gave at the beginning of the thread... huge disparity in capability.

I couldn't have said it better

Mike

Posted: 12/8/2007 6:46:17 AM EDT

[#49]

The latest Quad S rendition.

Posted: 12/9/2007 2:31:22 PM EDT

[#50]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Paddle,

How long did the Larue upper take to arrive once you ordered it.

thanks

I placed the order with LaRue on a Sunday morning, and the rifle arrived Thursday: a very quick delivery.

ETA: Short AAR

Went out to the range today with the LaRue for initial firing, and was very satisfied with performance.

Ammo: Privi 75gr.
Target range: 110y
Accuracy: sub MOA 5 shot groups fired from bench off front sandbag rest.

My partner was firing a 16" 1/7 Noveske, and the 16" 1/8 LaRue performed on par with the faster twist rifle.

Great product, fast shipping, extremely accurate, a free hat and dillo included: I am pleased with my purchase.

ETA II: One additional thought. This is not an inexpensive product, and the idiom of "buy once cry once" comes to mind. In my opinion, the LaRue is worth the expenditure. Throughout the years I've owned Colts, Bushmasters, and S&W's - and although these are fine rifles, the quality of construction, attention to detail, and accuracy of the LaRue is clearly superior to any AR I've previously owned.

My LMT Defender 2000 M4 with 14.5 Barrel can shoot SUB MOA with Black hills blue 77gr/75gr and MK262

Dude, how many times do we have to hear about your LMT's accuracy

What the hell does that have to do with this thread?

This is a post about LaRue's excellent upper, don't crap in this post. Mine has been flawless, I haven't shot for groups yet but I will soon.

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