Ignoring availability, price difference, and intended use…so just in general, which would you go with and why?
Thanks,
Pete
Depends on your application. If I was just planning on long range stuff, a bolt gun, if I was going to do long range but wanted a faster follow up shot, probably the Larue. If I had the intention of shooting on the move, LMT.
Thanks Titleist. I kinda figured I might not get away with ignoring intended uses or “application.” LOL
Are you implying that because the LMT is offered with a 16" barrel, you would go with an 18" or 20" LaRue for “long range/faster follow up shot”? Just want to make sure I am reading you right.
Ok, so my “application” will be predominantly hog hunting, but I also like the thought of having it for defensive purposes (not necessarily CQB, though).
Thanks,
Pete
Since few or any have shot both, it is up to you. I have an LMT on order. I chose this weapon because i like the fact that i can swap out the barrel for a longer one in minutes when they become available. A weapon 10 years in the making to include public ideas on what we wanted in this platform.
Larue is also a very good choice, just not mine.
The choice is yours to get what you want. If you listen to other people, you will end up disappointed.
I believe it boils down to preference… I like both rifles a lot, and normally would just say to buy both, but if I am pressed to choose just one I would buy the LaRue based on the accuracy that I get from my 18" Stealth upper.
My LMT MRP’s have been excellent rifles but they are not as accurate as the LT has proven to be. I have also seen some very impressive groups from the OBR, I happen to have one on order (thanks for the reminder I really do need to see what the deal is) but I also plan on buying an LMT after I see how they perform once they are released.
In my eyes, it was my way of getting two for the price of one KAC rifle. Based on my usage, I cant justify the cost when I can have two different configurations for almost the same price.
Thanks guys, I appreciate the insight.
Eddie, I get what you are saying about listening to others, but I like to make informed decisions, and I am far from knowing everything. If someone can offer something up that I have not thought about, or provoke my thought processes, then I am all ears.
Thanks again,
Pete
I just saw a 5rd shot group out of a LMT MWS that measured .890 shot with an acog at 100yds using 147 grain surplus. Thats not bad for a standard ball rd. Just think what it’ll do with something like a 168gr. or 175gr.
Thats a tough decision that you have.
Pics?
Pics are in New Combat Arms rag I just read it. they got the info and shot group pic. It actually is a .83 instead of .89. My bad I wish I had put more effort in my original post.
Thanks for that info, much appreciated.
I don’t know everything either. I chose this weapon based on my hours of researching and talking to the sales department at LMT.
When i asked about shot groups i was told one person shot a 5rd group .91 at 200 yrds. Same ammo. The rest was DOD confidential.
I’ve got the Combat Arms article in front of me at the moment… it says the best 5-shot group at 100 yds. is 0.83 inches and at 200 yds. 0.98 inches. The ammo used was Federal 149 gr. FMJ ball.
Between the two, I would pick the LMT because to me, the ingenious simplicity and proven design of the monolithic upper (a true one-piece upper) and the quick change barrel ability far outweigh any slight accuracy improvement the LaRue might have. I also hog hunt here in deep South Texas and the 16" barrel on the LMT is handier and lighter. If the production LMT rifles are as accurate as the one tested in the article, I would be quite satisfied. If a stainless 18" barrel were offered in the future, that would be an option which I could consider. Maybe I’m just biased since I’m so happy with my LMT MRP CQB! 
Longtime MRP user here… The quick change barrel option is only a factor if LMT makes different barrels. The MRP has been around for 7 or 8 years and here’s the list of LMT support calibers: 5.56, 6.8, and .204 Ruger. Other companies make .22LR and 9mm. That really isn’t very many…
I will own a MWS or whatever it is called but I’m not holding my breathe on having a huge selection of barrels and calibers. The fact that there are so many different calibers available that are based on the .308 case is a huge plus - there should be almost no issue getting reliable magazines for the alternate calibers.
In talking with WES GRANT at MSTN he’s found that LMT will likely have a few different barrels right off the bat and at least three calibers planned. Here’s what he said: Initial offering - 16" chromelined. Options - 5R stainless in 16" and 18" - he said there are different part numbers already for the rifles with 5R barrels. Plans for .243 Winchester and .260 Remington.
The shot group i was talking about was directly from a rep at LMT. 0.91 is what he said and i believe it, especially now.
LMT with .308 and .260 barrels 
A good SS 5R .260 barrel would be pretty sweet. I imagine the MagPul LR20s should feed it without much trouble…
Spooky
I profess no stellar expertise to guide you in the process but if accuracy rises to a position of primary importance I suggest the OBR.
Exhibit A: .353 LaRue Test Target that came in the box.
Exhibit B: .508 I shot on the 18th, 19th, 20th rounds I ever shot from my OBR (the OBR and I have gotten better since then but no pics to prove it yet).
Exhibit C: Me attempting to improve.
Yep, and this thread is part of my research. 
Thanks again to everyone for their input.
-Pete
10 rounds would be a great start to truly measure both rifles consistency in regards to accuracy.
So, considering everything I have read here and elsewhere, I have decided on the LMT. On LMT’s recommendation, my name is now on the waiting list with a local retailer. Based on what they are saying, I might have it in my hands in May, but more than likely late June or early July. We’ll see…