mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yay, they charged my purchase this week! Hopefully that means shipping sooner rather than later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Excellent, I ordered mine last week. Hopefully it will be here by Christmas. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Ordered mine 4 weeks ago.Marvin-We have made a big push to catch up on our back log of rifle orders. Your rifle is paid for and will ship out either today or tomorrow. Please let me know if you have any questions about this.Thanks and enjoy!Luke SmithTechnical SupportLaRue Tactical / APPI850 County Road 177Leander, TX 78641(p) 512.259.1585(f) 512.259.1588www.laruetactical.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 4 weeks! Holy CRAP. I sure hope mine only takes 4 weeks. I offered to send them cash but they said just to give them a credit card to put a hold on it. I don't think they realized I was going to send them [glow=red,2,300]"CASH NOW"[/glow]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Shoot, hoping thats still the case when I get around to ordering a 5.56. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Here's a question. What are you guys going to use for cleaning supplies.After stopping by the SOT/SAFARTEC committee today and talking to a guy I knew over 20 years ago as a green suiter that is still working there as a contractor now I've decided to go with a Tipton 36" rod because it's fiberglass. Dewey coated rods are nice but they do bend. The Tipton will flex and does not pick up metal shavings like the coating on the Dewey. Here's the Tipton: http://www.battenfeldtechnologies.com/tipton/catalog.asp?family=deluxe-cleaning-rods&style=.27-.45-Caliber&ItemNumber=720747For a Jag, I'm using this: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=271331This type of jag gives your patch much more contact with the barrel surfaces and a nice even pressure compared to the sharp tip models that folds the patch over and can at times be VERY difficult to run through the barrel. I also ordered a Lucas Bore Guide which is a MUST: http://www.6mmbr.com/catalog/item/1433308/954882.htmIf you decide to go with this combo Mike will need to know the diameter of your rod which is 1/4" so he can send you the proper insert for the bore guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I just use a brass rod with brushes and such. I keep an Otis on hand for field cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 If you're looking at this rifle as a Precision rifle you'll definitely want to rethink your choices on cleaning supplies. Improper type of rod or use of rods can greatly reduce the reliability/precision of a barrel. Personally I'll NEVER run a two piece rod through the Larue and will always us a bore guide.Another thing you have to take into consideration is the crown of the barrel (where the bullet exits the barrel). If you get the slightest malformation of the crown it can allow more gasses to escape a that point and possibly tip the rear end of the bullet thus affecting it's accuracy. I've seen people get in there and dig around with sharp objects not knowing they can damage the crown.On another note: NEVER pull a rod with a patch on it back through a precision rifle barrel. Always remove the patch before retracting the rod.Just my .02 worth of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yea, I don't push rods through. I put the rod through, feed a cleaning cloth into it and pull out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 So are you using a "slotted tip"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Typically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Ahhhh,We've got to get you into the 20th century. You're working to hard to clean it. A Jag will do a MUCH better job in a fraction of the time. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yea, but that requires more money and patches are awfully cheap. ;) I welcome recommendations. I learned the Army way to clean an AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yea, but that requires more money and patches are awfully cheap. ;) I welcome recommendations. I learned the Army way to clean an AR.Heck, the jag tip is less than $6 and it screws on the end of your rod. You did just purchase a "LARUE" didn't you?Plus you'll go through fewer patches to get it squeaky clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Gotta buy a guide too!In defense of the Larue purchase, I sold a 7mm Mag and a DPMS LR308 to buy this instead. <dontknow> (I blame my wife for this terrible decision) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 We need a shoutbox on here. Sure would be more convenient... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 It sure would. Don't even think about cleaning the Larue like you did your AR in the Army. You can, if you want to degrade it's accuracy but I wouldn't recommend it. Protect the barrel and the chamber at all costs. You can let that sucker get dirty as hell and stay that way but clean those areas with care and the barrel will last longer as well as shoot consistent longer. Don't even think about cleaning it without a bore guide in my opinion as you want to protect your investment.You'll want to clean it from the chamber end and personally I'd never push or pull a patch towards the chamber.Here's a Lucas bore guide being used on a AR15: http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?3087-Lucas-Bore-Guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 YAY!!! Shipped today, expected to be here tomorrow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Love my obr, can't wait to see yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 SWEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I got a Larue, I got a Larue!!! The 100 yard target shipped with the rifle has 3 holes all overlapped within a single .5" grid. Will post pics once I get some taken and hopefully get to the range soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thats awesome man <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alelks Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 SWEET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 <laughs> <laughs> <lmao> <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantawolf Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Okay, my thread isn't worthless now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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