Phoenix, Arizona– November 2024 – Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA), a premier provider and manufacturer of the finest AR-type rifles in the world, is excited to announce the release of their newest rifle product offering, the Light Modular Rifle (LMR) BASE Rifle.
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The LMR BASE Rifle combines the high-quality craftsmanship that POF-USA is known for, offering a feature-rich AR platform chambered in .308 Winchester (308 Win.) at an extremely competitive entry-level price.
The LMR BASE rifle incorporates POF-USA’s renowned craftsmanship and is designed as a compact, lightweight alternative to traditional AR-10 platforms chambered in .308 Win. With similar dimensions and weight to an AR-15, this new model is not classified as an AR-10 due to its unique design elements.
As with all POF-USA firearms, the LMR BASE rifle is 100% American-made and designed for precision and reliability. Built with affordability in mind, the LMR BASE offers shooters an accessible yet feature-rich option that includes:
- ·Chambering in .308 Winchester
- ·16.5” Premium Stainless-Steel barrel formed from 416R
- ·POF-USA’s Patented E2 Extraction Chamber for Reliable Extraction
- ·POF-USA’s Patented Keylock, Staked, Roller Cam Pin, and Bolted-in Bolt Carrier Group
- ·POF-USA’s Anti-Tilt Buffer Tube that Ensures Buffer & Bolt Carrier Group Reliability
- ·POF-USA’s Patented Oversized Heat Sink Barrel Nut for more effective heat dissipation
- Additional specifications are:
- ·Overall length (Collapsed): 34 in.
- ·Weight: 6 lbs.
- ·Rifling: 1:8 Twist, 6R (308 Win.)
- ·Barrel: 16.5 in. Stainless Steel
- ·Operating System: Direct Impingement with Low Profile Gas Block
- ·Trigger: Mil-Spec
- ·Furniture: MFT Stock, A2 Grip
- ·Receiver Material & Finish: 7075-T6 Aluminum & Type III Class 2 Hard Anodizing
- ·Handguard: 15 in. MLOK Rail
- ·Muzzle: 5/8×24 Threads with A2 Flash Hider
- ·MSRP: $1,359
“Following the success of our recent P-15 BASE Rifle launch in 5.56 NATO, we saw an opportunity to offer our customers a .308 [308 Win.] entry-level option that meets our standards for quality and reliability,” said Jeremy Selting, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at POF-USA. “At $1,359, the LMR BASE provides the features and dependability that both new and seasoned enthusiasts are looking for.”
Within the United States, all POF-USA products are available for purchase through POF’s authorized dealer network. As has always been, and will always continue to be, all POF-USA products are 100% made by Patriots, for Patriots. For more information about the company and product line visit: POF-USA.com
About POF-USA
POF-USA is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms known for revolutionary innovation and radical approaches, yielding the finest AR-type rifles on the market. For more than 20 years, POF-USA has continued to be driven by ingenuity, passion, quality, and a resilient American spirit that will never settle for good enough. Today, POF-USA continues to be a market leader delivering a portfolio of regulated short-stroke gas piston operating rifles, as well as the newer introductions of direct impingement systems.
Learn more about our products at: POF-USA.com.
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