LaRue Stealth upper

[Microgunner]

What's up with this over weight chunk?

Just got a 16" version on a RRA lower for resale and that sucker is heavy.

Kinda flies in the face of the carbine concept I think.

Someone at LaRue needs to put those fat barrels on a diet.

[98Z5V]

The Stealth setups from LaRue are sniper systems - not run-n-gun rigs.  They have a definite purpose.  Did you choose the right "purpose" for what you bought?...  <dontknow>  Sounds like you thought you were getting something else, besides what arrived.  Check it:

Just pull the pins on your old upper, swap it with the Stealth, and begin shooting one ragged hole.

Answering the demands of today's precision AR-Shooter, we designed the Stealth Sniper System with ¾" 100-yard shot groups in mind. Exceeding our expectations, the Stealth has earned a great reputation for it's sub-MOA accuracy, with reports of consistent hits on 4" plates out to 400 yards with 77 grain Mk262 ammunition.

Assembled using our CNC-machined Stealth Billet Upper (LT-007) as the backbone, complete Stealth Uppers are available in 12", 16", 18" & 20" barrel-lengths with the LT handguard length of your choice. Complete Stealth Uppers come expertly-assembled and tested with Receiver, Free-float Handguard, Barrel, Low-Profile Gasblock and Tube, Mil-Contract M16 Bolt Carrier Group and Charging Handle.

[Microgunner]

We didn't order it, someone pawned and lost it.

A 16" barreled sniper rifle? c'mon.

Damned thing looks goofy.

[mantawolf]

What exactly is the problem with a 16" sniper rifle?  :cookoo:

" During the development of the Tango 51, Tac Ops took a standard 26-inch barrel and cut it down to 18 inches in one-inch increments.  Between 10 to 20 rounds were fired at each increment.  They found that a 20-inch barrel provides for a complete propellant burn and no velocity loss when using Federal Match 168-grain BTHP, a cartridge that has become something of a law enforcement standard.  Going to an 18-inch barrel only resulted in a loss of 32 feet per second (fps)."

http://www.tacticaloperations.com/SWATbarrel/

[Robocop1051]

The standard .308 only requires 15.5" for a complete burn. The benefit of having a barrel longer than 16" won't be seen until you start shooting passed 600 yards.

[98Z5V]

All the LaRue Stealth uppers are 5.56, if I'm not mistaken.  Stainless barrels, poly rifling, 1:8 twist, and .223 Wylde chambers - that combo makes for a badass-accurate piece.  Sling some 68~69 BTHP match ammo through that, and the groups will make you smile.  ;D If my old issued 14.5" M4 would crush targets at 600 yards, on the KD Range, then the 16" Stealth would do even better. 

I built a damn nice 16" midlength just for that purpose, and it is accurate - very accurate.  Easier to carry, easier to maneuver, and I wouldn't need anything more inside of 600 yards, even on 2-legged predators.  <thumbsup>

See if you can try that thing out, micro. 

[Microgunner]

I guess my ideals of long range accuracy are outmoded.

Since I never shoot past 100 yards I haven't been keeping abreast of the current trends.

Now I'm wanting to try that bad boy out.

Thanks for cluing me in guys. <thumbsup>

[98Z5V]

Brother, you might honestly like it enough to see if you can get it from the shop.  Seriously.  ;D  Use some decent 68~69gr match ammo through it, and you'll be very impressed.  <thumbsup>