LWRC M6A3 in 6.8 w/Eotech XPS3-0

For you New Jersey fans, this is a NEW JERSEY COMPLIANT RIFLE. The 'compensator' is permanently attached, the stock is pinned, and the magazine is a 15 rounder (NJ max). I ordered it direct from LWRCi and had it shipped to my local FFL upon completion (they built it in about 6 weeks).

 

Take a look at my non-scientific range report on my LWRC M6A3, 16" barrel, 6.8mm SPC (II) rifle. I ordered it in July, factory direct, so to my knowledge, this particular M6A3 is sporting all of the current doohickeys.

 

All shots (15 rounds) were made with me trying to hit the "X", not necessarily going for tight groups. I leaned my butt on the port wall and the foreward grip against the port bench, but I did not use any particular bench rest type setup. Sorry, I only have access to an indoor range, hence the lack of a distance shot that most of you would demand.

 

It is sporting the following:

(1) Eotech XPS3-0 Holographic Weapon sight (this is the new model... I ordered it in Feb2009 and it just showed up this month (Aug2009)).

(2) Eotech G23.FTS 3x Magnifier (this is the 2nd Gen magnifier on a flip-to-side mount, also new for 2009, but not as hard to get)

(3) Viridian Laser/Light combo, model X5L (note: green laser is closest to the barrel with the light portion below it); this is mounted just in front of the foreward grip

(4) LaRue foreward grip (comes with 3 bases; a stubby base, a flanged base and the standard one shown)

 

Here's the rifle:

 

Here's a close-up of the Eotech package:

 

... and here's the range report ...

 

close-up on the above...

 

I set the Eotech XPS3-0 red dot to be somewhat parallel to the bore... when I aimed, I effectively aimed about 1 ring up from the "X" to compensate for the vertical differential. The green laser 'dot' was similarly set approximately parallel to the bore. When I had both the laser and the red dot going, the laser 'dot' was touching the bottom of the reticle, when using the 3x magnifier. Granted, this isn't scientific, but I didn't want the two aiming devices zero'd at such a close range as that would have introduced a hell of a non-zero at any range much further -- hence the attempt at making them parallel to the bore with me compensating on each shot. Any comments on that part are welcome. [i suppose I could gently 'mark' the adjustment knob on the Eotech for 'parallel' and then again for a ~25yd zero if I really wanted to, I just didn't want to do anything too fancy on its first real outing.]

Have anything out to 100 or 200yds to show us really how it does?

Have anything out to 100 or 200yds to show us really how it does?

 

your house is 100-200 yards wide?

 

man, lucky guy!

LWRC M6A3 in 6.8 w/Eotech XPS3-0

For you New Jersey fans, this is a NEW JERSEY COMPLIANT RIFLE. The 'compensator' is permanently attached, the stock is pinned, and the magazine is a 15 rounder (NJ max). I ordered it direct from LWRCi and had it shipped to my local FFL upon completion (they built it in about 6 weeks).

 

Take a look at my non-scientific range report on my LWRC M6A3, 16" barrel, 6.8mm SPC (II) rifle. I ordered it in July, factory direct, so to my knowledge, this particular M6A3 is sporting all of the current doohickeys.

 

All shots (15 rounds) were made with me trying to hit the "X", not necessarily going for tight groups. I leaned my butt on the port wall and the foreward grip against the port bench, but I did not use any particular bench rest type setup. Sorry, I only have access to an indoor range, hence the lack of a distance shot that most of you would demand.

 

It is sporting the following:

(1) Eotech XPS3-0 Holographic Weapon sight (this is the new model... I ordered it in Feb2009 and it just showed up this month (Aug2009)).

(2) Eotech G23.FTS 3x Magnifier (this is the 2nd Gen magnifier on a flip-to-side mount, also new for 2009, but not as hard to get)

(3) Viridian Laser/Light combo, model X5L (note: green laser is closest to the barrel with the light portion below it); this is mounted just in front of the foreward grip

(4) LaRue foreward grip (comes with 3 bases; a stubby base, a flanged base and the standard one shown)

 

Here's the rifle:

 

Here's a close-up of the Eotech package:

 

... and here's the range report ...

 

close-up on the above...

 

I set the Eotech XPS3-0 red dot to be somewhat parallel to the bore... when I aimed, I effectively aimed about 1 ring up from the "X" to compensate for the vertical differential. The green laser 'dot' was similarly set approximately parallel to the bore. When I had both the laser and the red dot going, the laser 'dot' was touching the bottom of the reticle, when using the 3x magnifier. Granted, this isn't scientific, but I didn't want the two aiming devices zero'd at such a close range as that would have introduced a hell of a non-zero at any range much further -- hence the attempt at making them parallel to the bore with me compensating on each shot. Any comments on that part are welcome. [i suppose I could gently 'mark' the adjustment knob on the Eotech for 'parallel' and then again for a ~25yd zero if I really wanted to, I just didn't want to do anything too fancy on its first real outing.]

 

How much did the gun cost you all in?

The rifle itself was about $2500. I didn't change anything on it, just added to it. It came with the front & rear flip up iron sights, quad rail, rail covers (left & right side), compensator, pinned stock and a 10 round magazine. Outside of NJ, you can find a very similar setup in their standard configurations for closer to $2000 flat. If you go the 5.56 route, instead of 6.8, I believe certain resellers (again, non-NJ specials) get down to the $1800 range on sale. With NJ compliance, you'll need to order factory direct.

 

I bought additional 15 round magazines separately, mag pullers (you can see one of these on the mag in the gun), rail ladders (only shown on the top rail), additional rail covers (segmented on the bottom rail), the foreward grip (from LaRue ?~$100?), and the sling (also from LaRue).

 

The pricey merchandise on the gun are these three items:

(1) Eotech XPS3-0 holographic weapon sight (about $500)

(2) Eotech 3x magnifier for the above (also about $500)

(3) Viridian X5L green laser + flashlight combo ($375)

 

All 3 of the above I bought from OpticsPlanet.com.

 

I don't have ready access to anything more than TheBulletHole's indoor range, so 100yd and 200yd trials will have to wait until next spring/summer when I can drag this rifle to PA or DE and an outdoor range with a buddy of mine. Again, don't try to judge the gun's grouping ability from my shots as I was not using a bench rest and I aimed and fired each time trying for the center, not just for a group.

The rifle itself was about $2500. I didn't change anything on it, just added to it. It came with the front & rear flip up iron sights, quad rail, rail covers (left & right side), compensator, pinned stock and a 10 round magazine. Outside of NJ, you can find a very similar setup in their standard configurations for closer to $2000 flat. If you go the 5.56 route, instead of 6.8, I believe certain resellers (again, non-NJ specials) get down to the $1800 range on sale. With NJ compliance, you'll need to order factory direct.

 

I bought additional 15 round magazines separately, mag pullers (you can see one of these on the mag in the gun), rail ladders (only shown on the top rail), additional rail covers (segmented on the bottom rail), the foreward grip (from LaRue ?~$100?), and the sling (also from LaRue).

 

The pricey merchandise on the gun are these three items:

(1) Eotech XPS3-0 holographic weapon sight (about $500)

(2) Eotech 3x magnifier for the above (also about $500)

(3) Viridian X5L green laser + flashlight combo ($375)

 

All 3 of the above I bought from OpticsPlanet.com.

 

I don't have ready access to anything more than TheBulletHole's indoor range, so 100yd and 200yd trials will have to wait until next spring/summer when I can drag this rifle to PA or DE and an outdoor range with a buddy of mine. Again, don't try to judge the gun's grouping ability from my shots as I was not using a bench rest and I aimed and fired each time trying for the center, not just for a group.

 

I might have a solution for you. Second saturday of November we might be going to Cherry Ridge for a group shoot. If you want, you are more than welcome to be my guest, and you can shoot at the 50, 100, 200 or 300 yrd range and have a blast. If that shoot ends up not happening, I'd be more than happy to take you up there any weekend to shoot it if you want. 1 day guest fee of 25 dollars tho. Let me know if your interested.

 

M

Nice AR! Don't really see too many LWRCs around here... especially in 6.8!

Gosh that's nice... and by that, I mean I'm officially jealous. I've been thinking about putting together a 6.8 [or 6.5] system, and your rifle is scratching that itch again. Definitely let us know how it does when you get the chance to stretch its legs.

matt6669 -- Thank you very much for that offer. To be clear, is that range located in Highland Lakes, NJ? That may be a bit far for me to go at the present time, given that my wife is in condition 'pregnant' (and we have a small boy already). I could definitely see this happening in 2010, though. I'd love to try a longer range with both the LWRC and my other assorted medium range (capable) weaponry (including a Walther G22 rifle (22LR) which is a blast for popping off lots of cheap rounds and my S&W 500 (w 10.5" barrel) which if scoped should be capable of a decent range too).

 

I'll keep that offer in mind for when I can get an in-law to do kiddee coverage. Thanks.

Have anything out to 100 or 200yds to show us really how it does?

 

As noted, I do not (yet), but if you are really interested, you can find plenty of details over at lwrci.com 's own forums.

That would be the range. If you ever get spare time, just let me know, and we can head on over. I don't know how far you are from BH but CR is only about 40 minutes from BH

Have anything out to 100 or 200yds to show us really how it does?

 

your house is 100-200 yards wide?

 

man, lucky guy!

 

So you only shoot at distances that equate to parts of your home? I fail to understand the logic behind just shooting at 0-50 feet..I would think doing so would limit your potential and severely limit you capabilities?

jeezum! nice rifle! are you a ninja?

Nice rifle. A Buddy of mine has one minus the Eotech. At 100 yards off the bench were has a nice 1 1/2" group this past Sunday. The only thing I didn't like was the gas blow back from the comp right in your face after every shot. It was also nice and loud. A real attention getter!!