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    Posted: September/03/2015 at 11:37

Wow, you need a scope with crazy internal adjustment to pull that off.  Cool

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August 24, 2015


Lord Arms, Launches the New Montana ELR .223/5.56 AR-15


Missoula, Montana - We are the First Company to build and produce an AR-15 in .223/5.56 that out of the box is capable of engaging targets and repeatedly making hits beyond 1000 yards.


This gun was designed to play with the big boys even though it’s only chambered in .223/5.56. This AR is a factory production model but, don't be fooled, this gun shoots under 1/2 MOA with proper ammunition. 


Lord Arms Montana ELR Specifications


CQC muzzle brake and cover


Barrel: 1:8 twist 20 inch SS this is manufactured by one of the top 3 barrel manufacturers in the country for us. The barrel is hand lapped and threaded appropriately for flash hider or muzzle brake.


Gas Block: low pro


Rail system: 15.5 inch rail


Matched Lord Arms 7075 Billet upper/lower


Lord Arms QPQ 223/556 bolt carrier group


Timney single stage 4.0 lbs. trigger or Giessele 2 staged match trigger.


Magpul MOE + rear grip


Silent capture buffer spring


Magpul UBR stock


Battleline Industries Stock Attachment Precision Rifle (SAPR)


B&T Atlas Bipod


Gun comes with hard case and two, 20 round Magpul  magazines.


Rifle does not include scope or scope mount.


Please allow 4-6 weeks for your rifle to be built and shipped.


If you are interested in this rifle or a custom build please email info@lordarms.com


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuVESyPSj9Y  OUR AR-15 SHOOTING @1400 YARDS


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...and a 40 MOA base?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote stork23raz Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/03/2015 at 12:26

interesting.   I understand the part about it being a quality gun, but I dont understand why.  223 is going subsonic, and assuming it passes transonic and your bullet is built so it doesnt tumble when it comes out the other side. it  still becomes  22lr.

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(Quote,  This AR is a factory production model but, don't be fooled, this gun shoots under 1/2 MOA with proper ammunition. 

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As do a lot of "quality" AR's with "proper ammo". Great selling point to folks who don't give it too much thought. My daughter's Bushmaster Varminter will do it with ammo I load for it.

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If we ever go to war with 10" plates, that is the gun I want - or the shooter I want shooting.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ernie Bishop Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/04/2015 at 12:23
I have shot my AR-Pistol on steel with 69 grain SMK's at 1150 yards.  Burris Signature ZEE and a LR/T Leupy with ART reticle (SFP).  7T Rock barrel.
Never tried 1400 yards before with it though.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Chris Farris Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/04/2015 at 13:53

Originally posted by DCAMM94 DCAMM94 wrote:

...and a 40 MOA base?


He was using a SS 5-20x, he didn't need that much.  Wink

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/04/2015 at 17:40
Good shooting, but they should probably figure out there is difference between a cartridge's "effective range" and a cartridge's "I bet I can hit something way out there range".< id="hc_extension_off">< id="hc_extension_highcontrast">< id="hc_extension_highcontrast_back">< id="hc_extension_grayscale">< id="hc_extension_grayscale_back">< id="hc_extension_invert">< id="hc_extension_invert_back">< id="hc_extension_invert_grayscale">< id="hc_extension_yellow_on_black">< id="hc_extension_yellow_on_black_back">

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ILya is spot on… 

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Still great shooting.Now to come up with a bullet that is max.effective at that range!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Sgt. D Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/04/2015 at 20:27

Not applicable but made me think of this.

R.I.P. rounds

Not satisfied with the destructive power of hollow-point bullets or large-caliber guns? G2 Research has you covered with the new "Radically Invasive Projectile" (R.I.P., clever) an exploding bullet they say can "take the civilian and law enforcement markets by storm, and truly become the last round you’ll ever need."

The end of the article read,

The only way to reliably drop someone in close to one shot is to use a shotgun or a rifle. So arguably, there's no reason to buy a fancy flesh-shredding round at all other than the novelty factor.

Or if you wanted to cause maximum pain and suffering.

The bottom line: The new bullet is sure to have gun owners drooling, but with potentially limited application in home defense and nastier wounds, R.I.P. is a dubious purchase.

Watching this video shows this in not a good round for hostage recovery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skFhKtCo5aE

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Wow, what an amazing lack of energy! Really good optics to be able to see impacts at that range... Probably would be better if they chambered it in 6.5 Grendel.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote hatton mann Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/06/2015 at 03:40
Years ago I read about a serious over-bore .22, As I recall it was loaded in an /06 case w/ a 125 grn. pill. Supposedly killed elk like lighting. If you wanted a .22 to go downtown and do something when it got there, I'm thinking that would be the .22 to do it /w.
Barrel life would be what,,? Under 2000 rnds. I'm thinking.
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