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Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/18/16 07:49 PM
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went to the Texas Ranger Museum this morning, and took the grandkids. The museum had been updated a bit. They had one of the new Texas Ranger Rifles on display. It appeared to be a Larue Tactical AR10 type rifle in 308. Barrel length is 14.5 inches. Very impressive. It was one of those things that I really don't need, but would like to have. A very serious piece of equipment. Wonder what it cost.
Last edited by 603Country; 03/18/16 07:50 PM.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/18/16 08:33 PM
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IIRC, I was told $15Kish.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/18/16 08:51 PM
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IIRC, I was told $15Kish. WHAT? Seems a little steep, even for Larue standards. A M82A1 Barrett is $10k.. A JP LRP-07 is $3500, and all the LaRue rifles listed on the website hover in the $3000-$3500 range.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/18/16 08:55 PM
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These are memorabilia pieces though.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/18/16 09:03 PM
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Was this the new museum in Marble Falls/Johnson City?
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/18/16 09:58 PM
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Well worth it if they had gold plated dillo dust to go with it
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/18/16 11:05 PM
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It was the museum in Waco, right by the Baylor campus. As for price, I was really wondering what a functioning rifle in that setup would cost. This one had the Texas Ranger design in the left side of the mag well. I wonder if it was full auto, with selector switch. I didn't look for that on the side.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/19/16 12:26 AM
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As for price, I was really wondering what a functioning rifle in that setup would cost About $3k for your choice of 308 OBR, tOBR or tAR. Once you add in good glass and LT mounts and accessories, you'll be over $5k.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/19/16 01:48 AM
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IIRC, I was told $15Kish. Sounds about right. $15k for government version $3k for us normal folk who budget
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/20/16 02:09 AM
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I know a Texas Ranger and he told me that they were truly disappointed in the performance of these rifles. Said if you could run 30 rounds through one without a problem you were lucky.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/20/16 04:36 PM
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Watch out, if you say anything bad about LaRue rifles, you'll get all the fanboys riled up.
If you're lucky, Mark himself might even make an appearance to call you an idiot like he does on AR15.com.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/20/16 06:15 PM
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Watch out, if you say anything bad about LaRue rifles, you'll get all the fanboys riled up.
If you're lucky, Mark himself might even make an appearance to call you an idiot like he does on AR15.com. Mark can be a little cocky and condescending at times but he does make a fine product that he stands behind. He also cares enough about his company and product to actively participate on gun forums which is more than you can say about alot of companies & owners. What other companies have a monthly giveaway comparable to the UHFO or giveaway tons of merchandise & send xmas cards in December? I was a little perturbed with LT during the great tOBR fiasco but they more than made up for it. Today Mark is giving away pink MBTs. One to a guy building rifle for his daughter and another to a guy building a rifle for his wife while she's under going cancer treatment. MBT
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/20/16 11:57 PM
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I know a Texas Ranger and he told me that they were truly disappointed in the performance of these rifles. Said if you could run 30 rounds through one without a problem you were lucky.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/21/16 12:20 PM
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just a thought i had. the bad guys can use any ole weapon, the gi can use mass produced of the rack weapons.
when the going gets really tough, I sit down and rest
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/21/16 12:39 PM
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My experience has been all positive with LaRue. Quality products and service to back them.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/21/16 03:34 PM
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I know a Texas Ranger and he told me that they were truly disappointed in the performance of these rifles. Said if you could run 30 rounds through one without a problem you were lucky. It's not just stating what I was told. I don't appreciate being called a liar by someone who doesn't know the facts. So please keep your snide comments to yourself.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/21/16 03:39 PM
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I've handled and shot multiple different Larue AR's and didn't notice anything special about them at all. I'd never pay what they are asking nor would I wait any amount of time for one of their rifles. Just personal preference.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/21/16 03:43 PM
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I know a Texas Ranger and he told me that they were truly disappointed in the performance of these rifles. Said if you could run 30 rounds through one without a problem you were lucky. It's not just stating what I was told. I don't appreciate being called a liar by someone who doesn't know the facts. So please keep your snide comments to yourself. There's a reason I have Devildog on the ignore list.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/21/16 06:02 PM
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You buy the SWAG and get a free rifle!!!
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/21/16 06:19 PM
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I've handled and shot multiple different Larue AR's and didn't notice anything special about them at all. I'd never pay what they are asking nor would I wait any amount of time for one of their rifles. Just personal preference. I dont really think the 5.56 versions are all that special. Seems like there are plenty of accurate AR15s out there these days. But their 7.62 platforms are nice and accurate.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/21/16 06:29 PM
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I've handled and shot multiple different Larue AR's and didn't notice anything special about them at all. I'd never pay what they are asking nor would I wait any amount of time for one of their rifles. Just personal preference. Word
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/22/16 07:18 PM
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I know a Texas Ranger and he told me that they were truly disappointed in the performance of these rifles. Said if you could run 30 rounds through one without a problem you were lucky. It's not just stating what I was told. I don't appreciate being called a liar by someone who doesn't know the facts. So please keep your snide comments to yourself. Didn't call you a liar, but I have my doubts about your friend. Think about it; there's no way one of top manufacturers would have that many guns malfunctioning. Are you aware how good they are? I could see one every few thousand having a problem.
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/22/16 07:31 PM
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I know a Texas Ranger and he told me that they were truly disappointed in the performance of these rifles. Said if you could run 30 rounds through one without a problem you were lucky. It's not just stating what I was told. I don't appreciate being called a liar by someone who doesn't know the facts. So please keep your snide comments to yourself. Didn't call you a liar, but I have my doubts about your friend. Think about it; there's no way one of top manufacturers would have that many guns malfunctioning. Are you aware how good they are? I could see one every few thousand having a problem. What are the facts? What kind of ammo, suppressed/unsuppressed, magazines? What type of failures? FTFs, FTEs? What did Larue do to rectify or correct the problem?
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/23/16 12:04 AM
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What are the facts? What kind of ammo, suppressed/unsuppressed, magazines? What type of failures? FTFs, FTEs? What did Larue do to rectify or correct the problem?
I'm saying I'm calling BS on there being that many (or any) problems at all. It's a LaRue....
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Re: Larue Texas Ranger Rifle
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03/24/16 12:16 AM
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Larue. Is like Neiman Marcus aka Needless Markup.
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