The tAR is my first LaRue rifle, let alone purchase and my absolute favorite/go to long gun. I waited quite a bit for it, but it was well worth it. I've used this rifle for everything from duty, hunting, plinking, competition, and numerous training courses including over the years. It has yet to malfunction on me and has never failed me after thousands of rounds. Groups only seem to get tighter as I continue to shoot it. During an LE only designated marksman course for firearms instructors, I shot a group of under an inch at 200 yards with 55gr Federal TRU nosler tip. During the same course, I was able to hit a golf ball at 500 yards on the second shot. A lot of this sounds exaggerated, but it's the simple truth and a testament to the accuracy of LaRue products. Mark gained my respect and my business forever after helping me last year. All I recommend to people now are LaRue products, continuing to amaze them with the quality produced. As I tell everyone who asks, "LaRue is the tits!"

The 5.56 PredatAR is a phenomenal rifle. It feels good, handles and shoots well, and is rugged, reliable and durable. I've seen complaints about the cost, but when you take the time to really inspect the rifle, and look at the quality of the machining and how everything fits together, it's worth every penny. I am 100% satisfied with my decision and I guarantee you would be too if you join the LaRue family. Side note: The swag "bag" was a complete surprise, and loaded with awesome goodies.

I picked up one of these about 3 months ago. Ordered and it was shipped within a week, nothing to complain about there! The rifle comes with a decent case, nothing spectacular, but keep in mind most companies (including other top tier manufacturers) send their rifles in a cardboard box. The rifle itself is superb machining and extremely tight tolerances. So tight, in fact, that the Takedown Pin requires a lot of effort to free up! On the range I've only used M193 & M855 with an Aimpoint T1. Not the way to test accuracy, but it runs solidly and bullets hit appropriately. Perhaps I'll try it from a bench rest with a Leupold one day to see exactly what I can do with it in that department, but I bought this rifle to run it fast and hard, as the tAR is intended. I haven't had any disappointment!

I have been hunting with my 16" PredatAR for a couple of years now, and hand-loading for it for close to a year. It is a very well-made and accurate carbine. I hunt pigs with it and am confident enough to take only brain shots for instant death and no ruined meat. At this point on my hand-loading learning curve I can consistently place five Sierra Game King 65 grain bullets under 0.75" at 100 yards from a bench rest. My best 5-shot group so far is 0.45". That's with hunting (not match) bullets and with a hunting (not target) 4X-12X scope with a medium coarse duplex cross-hair. That is super impressive! I expect even slightly tighter groups in the future as I perfect my reloading technique. This rifle's initial accuracy started my interest in hand loading and precision shooting, where before I was just interested in hunting. The quest to find the ultimate bench rest accuracy that my carbine is capable of has ironically led me to now be considering a couple of upgrades. First, the non-adjustable Geissele trigger that came with it is fine and very appropriate and useful for most situations. Mine has a 3 lb. first stage and about a 1.6 lb. second stage pull. Obviously, the gun's accuracy reflects the quality of the trigger. But after many hundreds of rounds evaluating hand loads at the range, I wish it was a bit lighter, especially in the second stage. I think I will probably replace it with an adjustable Geissele Hi-Speed National Match Rifle trigger. Had I known then what I know now, I could have ordered my carbine that way, so that shortcoming is no reflection at all on LaRue. The second thing that I am now considering an upgrade for is the RAT stock that came with the gun. Again, it's a perfectly acceptable collapsible stock that I was originally happy with in a hunting weapon, but for target shooting it lacks cheek-piece adjustability and it does move and rattle a little bit. I glued some neoprene to elevate my cheek weld, and that works pretty well, but I will probably replace the RAT with a non-collapsible stock that provides more adjustability and overall stability. Again, I'm sure I could have ordered it with a different stock had I known then what I know know, so again it's live and learn on me, and no reflection on LaRue. All in all, I am extremely pleased with my PredatAR, its surprising accuracy, and its overall high quality. I am very happy with its convenient 16" barrel and have never wished for a longer one. I definitely got what I bargained for. If I had to do it over again I would, only with an upgraded adjustable trigger and stock. I think I need one in 6.5 Creedmoor now!

The PredatAR performed sublimely and the within 1-MOA tight grouping from LaRue is a great benchmark to go from. Some real design, engineering, and manufacturing is evident. Used 69gr with noticeably better results than the 55gr--but shucks, I'll need to shoot more to be sure. :). The swag just plain made me feel good and I will proudly where the cap of this fine American institution. Two rails are better than one, but there no question of if commitment to quality and value.

Products look VERY well made, predatar, qd 104 mount..very pleased, just wish the weather was better so i could go thru a few boxes of shells

I'm a very new shooter and this was my first AR purchase. All I can is wow! You can really tell the craftsmanship that went into building my PredatAR 5.56. I've only taken it out a two times but I was instantly putting together really nice groups at defensive distances while standing. I've zeroed at 50 yards with iron sites and today (my 3rd time ever shooting any long gun and my second outing with this new gun) I had a less than 1 MOA at 50. I also had a pretty decent group at 100 yards with iron sites. I know all you super snipers out there will make fun of this post but I'm super happy with my purchase and can't wait to go down this long gun journey with my PredatAR. I feel like with even a decent optic my markmanship would be pretty darn good. The PredatAR does all the work and I'm just trying to stay out of the way. Way to go Larue. I'll be a lifelong customer.

I received my 16" Predatar today and could not be more impressed or satisfied with it. This is my second rifle from Larue and this one seems even more incredible than the one I bought 2 years ago. My first one came with the Geiselle trigger and was nice but the trigger now used in the current rifles is even better. Of course the fit and finish is superb and I would put it next to any custom firearm in terms of quality and attention to detail. These rifles are the best in their class. Perod.

I purchased a brand new PredatAR 5.56 directly through LaRue. This was my first LaRue rifle, but after being impressed with other products I had purchased in the past for other rifles I decided to step up and purchase a complete rifle. There was a wait period, but the rifle was completed and shipped ahead of schedule. Upon initial inspection the fit and finish of this rifle is impeccable. The receiver to upper fit is by far the one of tightest I've seen from a manufacturer. I purchased this rifle in hopes of setting it up as a DMR, for intermediate distances which I could encounter at work. I originally planned on swapping this trigger group for a Geissele SD3G, but found the stock LaRue MB2S trigger to be excellent. Every bit as crisp and precise as my Geissele SDC which is currently in a entry gun. The rifle is currently topped with a set of Troy Back Up Irons, and a Leopold VX-R Patrol 1.25-4x with a LT104 QD Mount. Also installed prior to sight in was a Lantac Dragon. Accuracy is everything i expected. Less than 20 rounds and irons and optic were zero'd. For patrol rifles we sight 100yds POA,POI. At 25 yds. I tore a ragged hole 2.2 in. low with the irons and glass just as it should be. Recoil is almost non existent. During Sight In i experienced a gas issue. The rifle was short stroking (due to what was later discovered as sheared gas key bolt). It wasn't immediately visible because the staking kept the head of the bolt in place and appearing normal. The gas key was not loose, but under operation the amount of pressure required for proper operation would cause the key to leak. Despite this, I understand how things can slip by QC occasionally, however what spoke volumes about LaRue Tactical was the quick, and knowledgeable staff who had taken care of me from purchase to resolution for my problem. I called in and the rifle tech sent out a new BCG immediately and told me to let him know if that that did not solve the issue, because they would have the rifle shipped back and serviced if it is not remedied. Despite the hiccup, the rifle is now flawless with a round count just shy of 1k. I appreciate the outstanding customer service, great products.

Solid. Tight. Beautiful. Finally took the rifle out, dialed in my scope and it was game on. Consistent groups with the bog standard 223 & 556 plinking ammo I ran through it. Breaking the rifle down I thought I missed pulling a special LaRue catch or pin, it is so tightly machined. Couldn't easily separate the upper and lower at first. Ended up breaking it over my knee to get them apart. No rattles no loose fixtures. The bolt is beautiful. Their stock is awesome, everything just works. May put a Surefire brake on it but other than that, perfect. I'll be looking at. 7.62 soon.