Phoenix, Ariz. – 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. 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.
