UWone77
14 November 2013, 17:27
LaRue Tactical Costa-Edition 5.56 Rifle $2,895
Limited numbers 001-125 (SOLD OUT)
Limited numbers 126-250 (SOLD OUT)
Limited numbers 251-375 (SOLD OUT)
Limited numbers 376-500 (RELEASE DATE TBD)
The quest for a perfectly-balanced and reliable 5.56 rifle led Chris Costa to LaRue Tactical for a custom “signature series” rifle to bear his name. Costa requested the best of both worlds; the popular and lightweight PredatAR chassis, combined with the accuracy and reliability of an OBR 5.56 barrel. LaRue brought these elements together and provided it with a 14.5” barrel that is pinned and welded with a SureFire Muzzle Brake.
A LaRue Tactical first, The entire frame is finished in FDE, KG GunKote with the “COSTA LUDUS” logo engraved on the left side of the receiver. Black parts and rail covers provide dramatic contrast. The first 500 units will be match-numbered on the upper and lower. Rifles will ship within one business week (providing we have a proper FFL to ship to).
Specifications:
Caliber: 5.56 x 45 mm NATO
Rifle Weight: 7.9 lbs
Rifle Length: 31.75”, collapsed
Barrel Length: 14.5” (muzzle device is pinned & welded, per law)
Muzzle Device: SureFire Muzzle Brake
Rifling Twist Rate: 1/8
Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
Barrel Life: 10,000 (approx)
Gas System: Direct Impingement with LaRue PST™ port selector
Trigger Group: Geissele SSA Trigger
Includes:
2 Magpul Pmags*,
3 ea 3” rail sections, 21 ea GAP Covers,
1 ea OBR sling adapter,
36 FDE index clips.
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Limited numbers 001-125 (SOLD OUT)
Limited numbers 126-250 (SOLD OUT)
Limited numbers 251-375 (SOLD OUT)
Limited numbers 376-500 (RELEASE DATE TBD)
The quest for a perfectly-balanced and reliable 5.56 rifle led Chris Costa to LaRue Tactical for a custom “signature series” rifle to bear his name. Costa requested the best of both worlds; the popular and lightweight PredatAR chassis, combined with the accuracy and reliability of an OBR 5.56 barrel. LaRue brought these elements together and provided it with a 14.5” barrel that is pinned and welded with a SureFire Muzzle Brake.
A LaRue Tactical first, The entire frame is finished in FDE, KG GunKote with the “COSTA LUDUS” logo engraved on the left side of the receiver. Black parts and rail covers provide dramatic contrast. The first 500 units will be match-numbered on the upper and lower. Rifles will ship within one business week (providing we have a proper FFL to ship to).
Specifications:
Caliber: 5.56 x 45 mm NATO
Rifle Weight: 7.9 lbs
Rifle Length: 31.75”, collapsed
Barrel Length: 14.5” (muzzle device is pinned & welded, per law)
Muzzle Device: SureFire Muzzle Brake
Rifling Twist Rate: 1/8
Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
Barrel Life: 10,000 (approx)
Gas System: Direct Impingement with LaRue PST™ port selector
Trigger Group: Geissele SSA Trigger
Includes:
2 Magpul Pmags*,
3 ea 3” rail sections, 21 ea GAP Covers,
1 ea OBR sling adapter,
36 FDE index clips.
http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af282/richdkim77/costaprofile556_0_0_zps840da22c.jpg (http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/richdkim77/media/costaprofile556_0_0_zps840da22c.jpg.html)