7.62 AR Straight-pull

[Dannywayoflife]

I read a review somewhere of the easy cam and it was really rated by the reviewer. Certainly seems to be a way of solving the primary extraction issue.

[Dangermouse]

Back to the rifle being advertised by NWC,

Just read this:

Weapons produced by Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT), a privately-owned Midwestern maker of elite weaponry, are being used by the Royal Air Force to protect the 2012 Olympics in London, England, against terrorist attacks.

According to a recent Daily Express U.K. article, Royal Air Force soldiers assigned to protect the Olympics have been armed with the LMT L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle, which is highly accurate over long ranges.

“From the beginning, LMT has been proud to assist soldiers and law enforcement officials in protecting our country,” said Monica Sipp, Director of Sales and Marketing for LMT. “We are equally proud that our products are being used to protect the Olympics, an event which fosters global unity.”

http://www.tactical-life.com/online/new ... news_title

And thought the rifle looked familiar - it is the very same but one assumes in semi auto,

It would have you wondering why the RAF is purchasing such a thing from such a company and how they came to look at it,

DM

[SevenSixTwo]

Anyone else getting an LMT 308?

[John MH]

Nope

[breacher]

Wayne at NWC is advertising a 7.62 AR Straight-pull on his home page.


DM

Interesting.

As far as I know, no one has yet managed to make a straight pull AR in 7.62 that doesn't have extraction problems. I think some of the experienced builders may have indeed tried it, because there would be a big market if it could be made to work. Never seen an SGC one in the field - so you have to ask why that is?

Manual straight pull ARs just don't have much leverage and the 7.62 is a lot of case to unstick from the chamber. Hence there are very few about (if any) and none in competitions...unless anyone know better.

But may be someone has solved the problem? Be great if they have.

I think the "problem" is very much choice of ammo.

My SVD is .308 - I have been using ggg milsurp - extraction is as smooth as my .223 straightpul.

BUT...........try it with MEN or DAG milsurp and its a whole different kettle of fish !!

[Andy632]

Wayne at NWC is advertising a 7.62 AR Straight-pull on his home page.


DM

Interesting.

As far as I know, no one has yet managed to make a straight pull AR in 7.62 that doesn't have extraction problems. I think some of the experienced builders may have indeed tried it, because there would be a big market if it could be made to work. Never seen an SGC one in the field - so you have to ask why that is?

Manual straight pull ARs just don't have much leverage and the 7.62 is a lot of case to unstick from the chamber. Hence there are very few about (if any) and none in competitions...unless anyone know better.

But may be someone has solved the problem? Be great if they have.

Just wondering if use of a grooved chamber like the old G3s etc would help matters with extractions?


Most 7.62 straight pulls have been helped/solved by using oversize charging handles;
And what do you mean by use in competitions? some of us in the Highlands use them in our local competitions but Bisley is another world away from us. I know of Straight pull M1s, M14s and FAL/L1A1 types in use in local competitions.

[HALODIN]

I'm still considering it... When is your rifle due?

Anyone else getting an LMT 308?

[SevenSixTwo]

End of March, April, Jun, November 2013/2014 some time. Maybe...

I'm a natural cynic so I really have my doubts that LMT will even honour the contract.

#USAfirst

[HALODIN]

Understood....

Where did you buy it from if you don't mind me asking?

End of March, April, Jun, November 2013/2014 some time. Maybe...

I'm a natural cynic so I really have my doubts that LMT will even honour the contract.

#USAfirst