Precision Gas guns, which one?

SCARCQB · Feb 5, 2020

I’m in the market for a Maryland legal precision gas gun in 308 ( also considering 6.5cm)

The field has been narrowed down to;

La Rue OBR 20”
HK MR762A1
FN Scar20s
Lwrc Repr
Drake Athens 308

I’m looking for a sub moa shooter.
3500-4000 price range.

Which one should I get? Your input is greatly appreciated.

outrider58 · Feb 5, 2020

AFAIK, all .30 gas guns are Merryland legal. The world is your oyster!

Jed195 · Feb 5, 2020

I believe the M1A is legal in 6.5cm if that is among the choices.

I was looking into an LWRC REPR around when the fsa2013 crapstorm happened. Got other guns instead. Have a M1A SOCOM 16 but still would like a 308 AR.

Speed3 · Feb 5, 2020

I don't have any of them but I'd heard great things about the OBR, that is what I'd choose.

MacGuns · Feb 5, 2020

You should add POF to your list as well https://pof-usa.com/. I know several PRS gas gun guys that love their POFs.

I had the LWRC REPR in 308, it was a great gun, but I sold it it fund another project. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again in 6.5 since that is my go to choice now.

outrider58 · Feb 5, 2020

MacMoov said:
You should add POF to your list as well https://pof-usa.com/. I know several PRS gas gun guys that love their POFs.

I had the LWRC REPR in 308, it was a great gun, but I sold it it fund another project. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again in 6.5 since that is my go to choice now.

That POF Revolution DI 'pistol' is soooo sexy!

https://pof-usa.com/firearms/revolution-di-pistol/

Tstras · Feb 5, 2020

The OBR only comes in .308 I believe, however the Predatobr comes in several large frame calibers. If I were buying today, I'd look at the LaRue ultimate upper kits in the caliber of your choosing and buy a lower with the kit. I think the kits are considerably less money for potentially the same accuracy as the OBR and Predatobr.

erwos · Feb 5, 2020

You should get on SnipersHide and ask this question. As others have said, MD legality is not going to be a big part in this decision. Accuracy will be.

AlBeight · Feb 5, 2020

SCARCQB said:
I’m in the market for a Maryland legal precision gas gun in 308 ( also considering 6.5cm)

The field has been narrowed down to;

La Rue OBR 20”
HK MR762A1
FN Scar20s
Lwrc Repr
Drake Athens 308

I’m looking for a sub moa shooter.
3500-4000 price range.

Which one should I get? Your input is greatly appreciated.

Last I looked that SCAR 20s may exceed your top end budget by a little. So will the HK I think. Also, I’ve been reading good things about Seekins Precision ($2k roughly) gas guns. I have a DPMS LR-SASS ($1800-$2k), it’s pretty accurate that I’ve found so far. Unfortunately I haven’t been out past 200 yds yet, but I plan to stretch it this spring. It has a very good reputation of being accurate at distance, and many SWAT teams and some military outfits allegedly deploy them regularly. I’ll find out and let you know.

SCARCQB · Feb 6, 2020

AlBeight said:
Last I looked that SCAR 20s may exceed your top end budget by a little. So will the HK I think. Also, I’ve been reading good things about Seekins Precision ($2k roughly) gas guns. I have a DPMS LR-SASS ($1800-$2k), it’s pretty accurate that I’ve found so far. Unfortunately I haven’t been out past 200 yds yet, but I plan to stretch it this spring. It has a very good reputation of being accurate at distance, and many SWAT teams and some military outfits allegedly deploy them regularly. I’ll find out and let you know.

I’m probably going with the HK MR762A1. These are around the 3400 price range. The scar20 is around 3800 if you look around.

davsco · Feb 6, 2020

sounds like you decided, but if not, look for a les baer. i have one in .308, super accurate. they stopped making but i've seen a few for sale on snipershide.

also, i had a dpms 24" heavy barrel .308 that was easily sub moa out to 600, the furthest i measured, after i put in a nice geissele trigger.

Speed3 · Feb 6, 2020

davsco said:
also, i had a dpms 24" heavy barrel .308 that was easily sub moa out to 600, the furthest i measured, after i put in a nice geissele trigger.

Still is, but its heavy LOL

erwos · Feb 6, 2020

So, maybe we need to clarify: are you looking for a PRS precision gas gun, or just a gas gun that's accurate to blast on the range? Because there's a lot of the latter, but I'd be much choosier about the former.

EDA98 · Feb 6, 2020

I’m inclined to recommend the LWRC. If not for any reason other than to support a darn good Maryland company. I interned there and it was a pretty amazing experience.

SCARCQB · Feb 6, 2020

erwos said:
So, maybe we need to clarify: are you looking for a PRS precision gas gun, or just a gas gun that's accurate to blast on the range? Because there's a lot of the latter, but I'd be much choosier about the former.

I’m looking for a sub moa shooter.

erwos · Feb 6, 2020

SCARCQB said:
I’m looking for a sub moa shooter.

So, the latter, which is fine. LaRue OBR 7.62, LWRC REPR MKII, FN SCAR20S, GA Precision GAP10 G2, and JP Enterprises LRP-07 are all good choices.

What some people don't really understand is that there are a lot of examples of 308 rifles that can shoot a sub-MOA group once in a while with excellent ammo. The trick is finding one that can consistently do it on demand, which is much harder.

1time · Feb 6, 2020

erwos said:
You should get on SnipersHide and ask this question. As others have said, MD legality is not going to be a big part in this decision. Accuracy will be.

They will say the JP or the GAP10, as would I.

Sirex · Feb 6, 2020

There's a FNAR on AL for 800 if that floats your boat.

https://www.armslist.com/posts/11124959/maryland-rifles-for-sale--fnh-fnar-heavy-7-62-nato--308

rtse4me · Feb 7, 2020

Precision Firearms is one I didn't see mentioned. A friend has a 260 and 308 from them.They are very accurate and are 1/2 moa with a decent shooter. Both have high dollar Krieger barrels that Precision chambered.
I built my Grendel with a barrel and receivers from them. The fit and finish were really nice. They are at local shows all the time so you can check them out.
The only disadvantage would be resell a MR762 or SR25 are going to hold value better.

And if you are a shop to you drop type I would look at the LMT MWS

SCARCQB · Feb 7, 2020

I have a couple of old school m1a rifles that are sub moa shooters. But it took a lot of money , research, gunsmithing to get them to that state.

I think an FN Scar20 , OBR, REPR etc. can deliver the same accuracy for less money , if you factor in all the tweaks that are required to make other platforms into sub moa shooters.

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