How good are LaRue Tactical rifles?
The LaRue OBR 5.56 20″ has lived up to its reputation as an extremely accurate, reliable rifle. Over the past 3 years, it has been and continues to be one of the most consistently accurate and reliable rifles I own, and in a semiauto platform to boot.
How long does LaRue Tactical shipping take?
Shipping Orders for in-stock items will be shipped by the next day.
What does OBR stand for LaRue Tactical?
Optimized Battle Rifle
The LaRue OBR (Optimized Battle Rifle) was built from the ground up, using a newly designed upper-receiver platform, combined with a lower, inspired from our successful 5.56 MM lower.
What is an OBR rifle?
The LaRue OBR (Optimized Battle Rifle) was built from the ground up, using a newly designed upper-receiver platform, combined with a lower, inspired from our successful 5.56 MM lower. Both the upper and lower are CNC-machined from billet, for the optimum fit and consistency.
How long has LaRue Tactical been in business?
I founded this shop in 1980 we know machining and folks tell us it shows. We have a fleet of CNC machines and a team that knows how to make them dance.
What is a LaRue OBR?
The LaRue Tactical OBR (Optimized Battle Rifle) is an AR-10 type rifle. It was originally released as the OSR (Optimized Sniper Rifle) until LaRue were forced to change it due to a copyright conflict. It has an overall length of 37.5″ with a standard barrel length of 16.1″ (18″ & 20″ also available).
Is LaRue tactical a good brand?
LaRue Tactical has become synonymous with quality and innovation and is a well-recognized name today in the firearms world. It’s interesting to note though that this company’s background is not firearms related. It was actually founded in 1980 by Mark LaRue as Austin Precision Products, Inc.
What is the barrel size of a LaRue rifle?
All barrels are threaded in 5/8 x 24, with an A2-type flash hider attached (other muzzle devices can be added at an additional cost). LaRue accuracy is known world-wide. The accuracy of each LaRue Rifle is proven at our 100-yard tunnel using match-grade ammunition.
What is the LaRue tactical Tranquilo?
The Larue Tactical TranQuilo is a quick attach design which interfaces with a proprietary muzzle brake which acts as the mount. (Photography by Laura Fortier)
How does the LaRue tactical muzzle brake work?
This unit acts as a conventional muzzle brake to reduce felt recoil and muzzle movement. In addition it also acts as a mounting adapter for LaRue Tactical’s TranQuilo sound suppressor. A three baffle design, it features multiple round ports on the top, external threads and an angled shoulder behind the threads which acts as an indexing point.