LMT .308 MWS Pictures show us your setup

[VooDoo6Actual]

MWS (L7) negative.

others yes.

[UBOATSNSR]

Here you go.

[TiroFijo]

HOPLOETHOS, very nice

What is the total weight, loaded, with this configuration?

What is the effect of the stock change? Does it feel front heavy now?

[VooDoo6Actual]

HOPLOETHOS, very nice

What is the total weight, loaded, with this configuration?

What is the effect of the stock change? Does it feel front heavy now?

Yep indeed all viable questions.

Weight is over 13.5 lbs w/ mag, optic, Atlas bi-pod etc.

yes, it is front heavy no doubt. While it is the most accurate .308 semi I own, it is not balanced imo. The SCAR17S is better balanced but not as accurate. Tradeoffs...

I'm use to lugging heavy stuff so not an issue for me BUT I can see where it would be on a long stalk, hunt etc.

At the time it was one of the best .308 platforms around. I had to have it for work etc.

Subsequent to it's release is the La Rue Predator at <8 lbs w/o kit on it. Something to watch, tantamount in accuracy & viable so far.

HTH...

[Sabre675]

Yep indeed all viable questions.

Weight is over 13.5 lbs w/ mag, optic, Atlas bi-pod etc.

yes, it is front heavy no doubt. While it is the most accurate .308 semi I own, it is not balanced imo. The SCAR17S is better balanced but not as accurate. Tradeoffs...

I'm use to lugging heavy stuff so not an issue for me BUT I can see where it would be on a long stalk, hunt etc.

At the time it was one of the best .308 platforms around. I had to have it for work etc.

Subsequent to it's release is the La Rue Predator at <8 lbs w/o kit on it. Something to watch, tantamount in accuracy & viable so far.

HTH...

Put a UBR on my PIG. OA weight went up but it feels lighter because it seems to help balance it out a bit. Food for thought. Question. Is that a NF 2.5-10 x 36? If so, how far have you taken it out? I'm having a hard time deciding between the 2.5-10 and the 3.5-15 Nightforce. I like em' both...

[TiroFijo]

Thanks HOPLOETHOS

I wonder if LMT (or somebody else) is going to eventually offer a lighter barrel for the MWS, specially in the barrel extension area. A bit thinner profile (or fluted), perhaps an aluminum sleeve in the barrel extension...

Do you think an adjustable gas tube is needed to optimize supressed shooting, or the added complexity outweighs the benefits?

What is the weight of the magpul mags compared to the (steel?) LMT ones? Might make a difference for a combat load. Do they offer the same reliability and durability?

Lastly, who offers a good, QD non cantilever mount (it is not needed here) for the MWS?

[VooDoo6Actual]

Put a UBR on my PIG. OA weight went up but it feels lighter because it seems to help balance it out a bit. Food for thought. Question. Is that a NF 2.5-10 x 36? If so, how far have you taken it out? I'm having a hard time deciding between the 2.5-10 and the 3.5-15 Nightforce. I like em' both...

Negative,
NF 2.5x10x32
600 yds. so far.

regarding stock, I prefer the CTR for my physiogamy/somatatype & preferences.

[Sabre675]

Negative,
NF 2.5x10x32 My bad that's what I meant x32 NF
600 yds. so far. Do you think that's reaching the limit of that optic? Pretty consistent at that distance?
regarding stock, I prefer the CTR for my physiogamy/somatatype & preferences.I prefer CTR's as well on all other carbines. I just felt the UBR was needed on the MWS to help counter balance the bow.It was an expensive endeavor however.

Thanks for the feedback. Stay safe.

[Sensei]

While it is the most accurate .308 semi I own, it is not balanced imo. The SCAR17S is better balanced but not as accurate. Tradeoffs...

My observations about the accuracy of the SCAR17 mirrors yours. IMHO, this will improve once better after market triggers are available. The only factory tigger that beats my MWS is the one on a friend's SR25EMC - and that is a very close call. I've not gotten to try the Geissele offering for the SCAR, but I have to think that it will be a significant improvement.

[mtscout]

20 inch CL LMT MWS