First Look: POF LMR Base Rifle

A lightweight AR-pattern rifle chambered in .308 Win.

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posted on December 5, 2024
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POF LMR BASE

Patriot Ordnance Factory has just unveiled a new lightweight large-frame AR-pattern carbine, the POF Light Modular Rifle (LMR) Base. This carbine sports a 16.5-inch barrel and is chambered for the .308 Win. round. The furniture and handguards on the rifle are low profile and lightweight in order to keep the weight down and to ensure that the POF LMR Base is easy to handle. Patriot Ordnance Factory built this rifle around a 16.5-inch long 416R stainless steel barrel with 6R rifling and a 1:8 -inch twist. In addition, it uses a mid-length gas system and a Patriot Ordnance Factory low profile non-adjustable gas block to cycle its action.

"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."

POF USA LMR Base .308 Win. Rifle Features and Specifications

  • Caliber: .308 Win.
  • Action: Gas-operated, direct-impingement semi-automatic
  • Barrel Length: 16.5 inches
  • Handguard: 15 inch M-Lok handguard
  • Receiver Set: Forged aluminum upper and lower receiver set
  • Carrier: Nitrided keylock bolt carrier group
  • Furniture: Mission First Tactical Minimalist stock and A2-pattern pistol grip
  • Weight: 6 pounds, 5 ounces
  • Length: 34 inches (collapsed)
  • MSRP: $1,359

In addition to the standard version of these new rifles, Patriot Ordnance Factory also offers California-compliant models of the LMR Base. Retail pricing starts at $1,359. To learn more about the new Patriot Ordnance Factory Light Modular Rifle and other products from POF, visit POF’s website at pof-usa.com.

 

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