As stated before, if you want a "large-frame" semi auto:

Dedicated sniper rig out of the box (308 or 6.5CM dedicated) : Scar 20
Versatility and value with the switch barrel options and parts: LMT MWS
Most handy/light weight (but pricey): KAC ACC
Dedicated to 308 but not sure if Battle Rifle, DMR, or Sniper rig...maybe all at some point: HK MR762

800y is more an indictment of YOUR skills and data gathering. It can be done with a 14.5" AR15 and a 4x optic on 12" plates if you've got the fundamentals. Driving a large frame semi off anything that isn't a lead sled or bench takes some practice/know-how.

Big fan of 175's in 308's under 20" as they tend to not have the inconsistency in trans sonic distances/speeds that 168s can give folks.

Glass...50mm objective is about perfect. NF ATACR, S&B Ultra Short, Kahles K318i, Tangent Theta TT315P or if you really want the state of the art ZCO 4-20X50. Most large-frames are big heavy brutes and swallow up an LPVO and will often leave you wanting more magnification. The 56mm behemoths on the other hand are a bit overkill and their footprint/size/weight will rob you of what little mobility these rigs have.

 

I’m not a fan myself…just sold the shooter I had and will be selling the other as soon as I can get it and all the extras gathered and gone…my own personal con list follows:
-Price (not the cost, but the “bang for the buck” ratio).
-Trigger
-Stupid pivot pin/takedown pin tool requirement
-Proprietary bits limiting (mags, buffer tube/stock options, etc..)
-And finally the accuracy…which being sub MOA is good, but I expect better than good out of a $4k rifle (my JP enterprises, completely custom built, only cost $500 more and shoots .25 MOA @ 200 yrds)

All of that said, to each their own…if it scratches an itch and makes you happy, more power to you 👏🏻👊🏻🖖🏻

 

-And finally the accuracy…which being sub MOA is good, but I expect better than good out of a $4k rifle (my JP enterprises, completely custom built, only cost $500 more and shoots .25 MOA @ 200 yrds)

In for a 6x5 on that JP...

 

I have had both models, pre 2021 model and 2021+ model.

My honest review? get an older model. This is not a run and gun weapon, its designed for long range work. That light profile BS is 100% not for me.
Great platform and heavy AF but its worth it. I hate that HK USA cheaped out and went with ****ty MLOK rails and Magpie grips. I prefer the V3/4 grip and Quad rail or Geissele.
Aftermarket parts are nil and all teh good stuff is serious $$$ so there's that...

If I couldn't source a pre 2021 model at a "decent" price I would 100% pass. unless you can score one at a deal like some there members have gotten via taking teh Hk class (40% off).
If you don't have an MR556, id strongly suggest that you pick that up instead as teh 2021 profile actually works in its favor as its SIGNIFICANTLY lighter and looks great. Aftermarket parts are hard to find in HK flavor but because its "standardized" in most AR aspects its easy to tailer to your preference...

Those are my $.02

Now if you wanna chop the barrel and go 13" assaulter MR762... then just go for it because that style is 100% 🔥 and worth the $$ 🤪

For what its worth, on my 762 I have a Geissele rail, trigger and charging handle, these 3 parts alone are north of $1500 on teh current market. g28 stock & Hk grip (which aren't 100% essential) are another $600. A5 selectors & trigger guard (again not 100% essential) are $200. Factor in teh cost of teh base gun @ $4k and im into this for $6k before glass... and you know how much good glass is... PMII 5-25 on era tac @ ~$3.7k and im @ $10K+ for my spec.

Older pic for reference, I've since added a few other bits and bobs but you get the gist.

 

I have an HK MR762 and a Larue Tactical PredatOBR.

I would take the LT over the HK any day of the week. All the proprietary parts and mags coupled with the scarcity and price having to pay for the HK stuff is a large turn off for me.

with the LT it uses the M110 profile parts which are easy to find and also has the ability to change caliber just by swapping the sparrel cartridge. So far I have .308 16” and 18”, .260 rem, 6.5 CM.

both are about the same cost.

 

I have an HK MR762 and a Larue Tactical PredatOBR.

Lothar Walther barrel or newer in-house Larue barrel?

 

Where are you going to be shooting it ?

 

I’d love to see some of the groups some of you guys are shooting with other semi auto 308s.

I have personally owned and shot many rounds through a full accurized crazy horse M1A, Scar 17s and an m1a match and no other semi auto system zeroed in as easily and consistently as my 2021 MR762. Not one single functional issue and I think the quality is exceptional. What is that worth to you?The gun was damned expensive, I agree there. I like it and don’t regret the purchase.

 

I’d love to see some of the groups some of you guys are shooting with other semi auto 308s.

I think this is where people newer to a large-frame need to manage some expectations.

There are plenty of dudes out there that are fundamentally sound that have tremendous rigs shooting handloads off a bench that make it look stupid easy. It's not as hard as some make it out to be nor as easy as some assume it to be. There are plenty of cats that slap in a mag of Fed GMM, drop to the prone and get their ego crushed; you never hear about that...at least not the truth of it.



I certainly wish folks would add more context when they talk about what they're doing with their rifles.

 

I have the MR762 and love it. Very accurate and good for 1000 yrds, depending on elevation (will not go transonic before 1000 yrds at higher elevation). The only down sides are it’s weight and cost. I have about $12K into my MR762, so $3500 is really only the entry price, but $12k is also the upper limit generally. All accessories for the MR556 and MR762 are expensive, so let’s not act surprised when you have to pony up the money for anything extra on the HK platform. It is what it is, so know that going in.

The stock trigger is pretty good on the MR762. I swapped it out for the Geissele, but the stock trigger wasn’t bad. Something to consider, the Geissele trigger for the HKs are all out of stock and I’m not sure if Geissele will continue to offer them. Just another thing to consider before buying.

 

WTH? I swear, people on the internet are just weird. I’m not sure what this guy's intent is here. This was MY post in Sniper‘s Hide. The guy just lifted my post and tried to pass it off as his own. WTF? He was probably banned for doing the same shady crap with others. Wow.

 

I've shot one, It shoots like nearly any other 308AR.

Nearly every person I know that has one,just a handful, shoots it a few times from the bench then to the safe, its more a convo piece than anything else.
There are very few people who actually "run" them. You are not going to find any good report on reliability or accuracy off the internet. No one will say their 4k rifle is a dud. They will all be 100% and sub moa.

If you want to be able to say you have a HK 308 then get one. Other than that I don't see them doing anything better that what you can buy for around 1-1.5k. Also unless you want just to shoot prone, then get another gun.

I think the biggest tell tale is the change in the new models, Poeple did not like the bigger clunky older ones.

 

It's built way nicer than my scar 17s and softer shooting too. It sits in the back of my safe though, where it will probably be for the next 20 years, sadly. I just don't like to handle or play with it. Even though its huge and bulky, my barrett comes out way more often.

 

For me, it’s worth it. It scratched an itch I’ve had for years. I regretted selling mine 6 years ago, so I purchased this one in the beginning of this year. Is it full of proprietary bull****? Absolutely. Is it expensive? Depends on what you plan to do to it. I’ll tell you this though, if I could only choose one rifle going into a fight, this is it.
I would have carried this in my patrol car if my department would have allowed me to when I was a LEO.
There might be “better” or “cHeApEr” rifles out there but that’s where you need to research other brands to see if they fit your personal preference.

 

I have two .308s. LRP I; and I liked it so much I purchased LRP III. Both were accurate right out of the Plano box. The first day I was hitting steel, consistently, at 600 yards. It is a soft (all things considered) shooter. But it will put a toll on your shoulder after a box is emptied. I found that, for me, Winchester rounds are accurate. I shot some cheaper rounds "IMI" and could not hit the broad side of a barn. It was like someone had messed with my scope. But then I used my Winchester rounds and it all came back within my own acceptable accuracy expectations. My training is military, so at those distances, I'm happy to hit the steel and not worry about getting all of them within a 1" diameter. My $.02.

 

Buy a LMT 308

 

I bought a MR762A1during last summer's riots, and like it a great deal. Chose 7.62mm over the 5.56mm for the stopping power and long-range options. It has the piston action I was looking for, fed any 7.62/0.308 I gave it, and was familiar with the precise engineering of HKs from the HK-91 I owned in the 1980s. I scope it with an ACOG 3.5x (green crosshairs), and get the best groups with 175gr Fed GMM and 147 gr ball Sellier/Bellot. Trigger is fine, I'm not picky about them

It is heavy, mags are expensive, and the need for a takedown tool is annoying. But I won't be trading it in, it's a keeper that fills my needs and a name I can rely on.. No regrets. But if I get a 5.56mm, it'll be a LWRC SPR (the MR556 is too slow to handle for me)

Groups are 175gr Federal GMM below, 147gr SB ball above; at 100 yds with the ACOG 3.5x. The rifle is capable of much better accuracy with a higher-magnification scope. But it's good enough for me

 

I have one. Fired a few hundred rounds through it. At 9.9lbs empty in my opinion it is too heavy for a general purpose battle rifle unless you have 'The rock' like physical capabilities.