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After having watched Jerry Barnhart take a issued pistol he had never fired before from a team guy and clean a rack of plates at his normal speed, I have to agree with you.

Well it's definitely going to be a LeRue. I haven't picked up a rife in over 15 years so any advice on iron sights would be appreciated. Initially this is going to be a short range gun. I'll purchase a good scope later for long range shots.

I'm also leaning towards putting on an Eotech. The 552 sight looks nice but does anyone have any experience with the XPS sights?



Thanks guys!

Congratulations, I don't think you can go wrong with a LaRue product. FWIW - I'm using ARMS 40Ls and GI fronts on all of my serious rifles. My plinkers use MAGPULs because they're cheap. The 552 is nice (I've got two) but do you need to spend the extra $80+ for the NV capability? The 512 does everything except NV and the price difference is 2/3s of the BUIS price. If you just want to spend money, I would suggest the 553 (current SOPMOD version). Better battery life (though nothing can match an Aimpoint) and takes up less rail space. My .02.

Sir, I would avoid the 552 EO tech, only becuase the battery terminals get loose after awhile. I was the second gen owner of mine that had this issue, so I cant speculate on how fast this happens. However, if you do go for the EO tech, Kyle Defoor offers some tips on how to go about fixing this flaw. Link below:

http://www.kyledefoor.com/2009/12/mo...ch-secret.html

I actually sold the 552 that I had and am replacing it with an Aimpoint 4MOA dot T-1 Micro.

HTH

I'd suggest the xps series if you want an eotech. Its a little cheaper. You can get the xps3 for NV use or the xps2 if NV isn't an issue. The battery is perpendicular to the receiver which helps resolve the battery issues. I have 2000+ rounds shot with my xps2 on and havn't had a single problem with it, also havn't had to replace the batteries yet.

It also has a small footprint giving you more room for additional optics if you desire and cowitnesses with my irons as well. If you like the 553 Socom model they are now selling an xps3 with a similar setup i.e. fde with a quick detach base.

Hope thats a little helpful.

FNG13

The MUCH smaller footprint is what's attracting me towards the XPS. Good to here it's holding up.

Anyone else have any experience with the XPS?

Mine are setup the same as Mr. Peregrino here. I've got the two 552s and an ACOG to round out my optics at the moment. My reason for going for the 552 rather than the XPS is the ability to find AA batteries cheaply and in abundance. On other threads on this board, that type thought process has been pointed out as having merit in a SHTF/EOTW type gun. The idea being to standardize on one type of battery that's easily found. I use rechargeable ones. Because of the lower voltage, the sight blinks when it first comes on as its chip thinks the batteries are dying, but they aren't and it seems to run fine at the lower volt.

I've got the 551 and 553. I got the 551 because I wanted the NV compatability and shortness of the batt housing. The availability of N cells is somewhat spotty and expensive. I got the 553 because it uses CR123 batts and has throw levers, although it is a little chunky. The 511/551/552/512 sit a little low for me, so the 553 is just right. I used a 1/4" riser for the 551. I concur with the "do you really need the $80 NV function?" statement as I have found a few 2nd and 3rd gen NVDs display the reticle better on the lowest visible setting. It is sad L3/EoTech gouges for this NV feature; it is nothing special, unless you have some whiz-bang, super-duper sensitive NVD,

45K40

Well I pulled the trigger so to speak on the Larue today. I ordered the 7.62 PreditAR with iron sights and and EOTech XPS-2 (12-14 week production time on the weapon). :D I may change the EOTec to the XPS-3 model (Night Vision) model as the time come closer as it's only $93 more.

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I've run the XPS on my fool around guns now since they came out.

I actually took it on my first contractor gig. Works real well. Didn't use NV so the XPS2 was better than I expected. Got it from PlanetOptics.com at a good price point.

I owned KAC SR-15 #3. One of our trainers had #'s 1&2.
Had some growing pains. A change of flash suppressor sent the whole gun into a spin. Luckily we were in Titusville when I got the rifle and just took it back to the factory. Our gunsmith and Jerry went with me and it took us most of a weekend to get past the teething problems.
I do like the way the gun is put together and how light it is, pretty easy to tote around all day. Reed is always willing to give a factory tour and I know folks have issues with him, personally he is an ok guy. Little over the top and so are some of his rep's and managers.

Not a real fanboy of anybody right now.
LAV is rep'ing that DD gun and it is well made.
I think I am moving in the direction of a SIG 716 and a 552/6. Mainly due to some professional and private relationships I have with SIG.
And I know how the last rifle down select went, so that kind of swayed my decision making.

A very good friend of mine from the Unit has a LaRue in 7.62 and seems satisfied.
Mark made it for him and he got it from us as gift on retirement.
And the Noveske's seem to be holding up.
You want a real no-shit opinion, call john horrigan. They live near each other and john is no bullshit.

I heard from a friend that BHI is building really good rifles.
Looking into them building my next 3-gun rifle for pure competition shoots.
Donny B turned me on to them if that matters.

Will see how it turns out.