Lone Star Armory MPC 5.56 - Sub MOA Tack Driver (Josh's Competition Rifle)

Published on October 10, 2019
Duration: 9:31

This guide details the setup and tuning of the Lone Star Armory MPC 5.56 competition rifle, emphasizing its performance-oriented design for speed and accuracy. It covers aspects from in-house barrel manufacturing to recoil mitigation techniques using specific components like the JP LMOS BCG and SJC Titan muzzle brake. The rifle is optimized for engaging targets from close range to 600 yards with minimal recoil, as demonstrated by expert analysis from 9-Hole Reviews.

Quick Summary

The Lone Star Armory MPC 5.56 is a competition-focused rifle designed for speed and sub-MOA accuracy. It features in-house manufactured barrels, a JP LMOS BCG, and an SJC Titan muzzle brake for minimal recoil, enabling fast follow-up shots and effective engagement out to 600 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:30Introduction to the Lone Star Armory MPC
  2. 01:30Competition Design Philosophy
  3. 02:10Accuracy Testing with Ammunition
  4. 03:32In-House Barrel Manufacturing Process
  5. 04:15Velocity and Practical Accuracy Performance
  6. 05:43Recoil Management and Gas System
  7. 07:15Muzzle Device and Control Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Lone Star Armory MPC 5.56 a 'tack driver' for competition?

The Lone Star Armory MPC 5.56 achieves sub-MOA accuracy through its in-house manufactured barrels from premium blanks, precise chambering, and a tuned intermediate gas system with a JP LMOS BCG for minimal recoil, allowing for rapid, accurate follow-up shots.

How does the Lone Star Armory MPC manage recoil for competition?

Recoil is managed through an intermediate-length gas system, a JP LMOS bolt carrier group, an adjustable gas block, and a highly effective SJC Titan muzzle brake, resulting in an exceptionally soft shooting experience ideal for speed and accuracy.

What ammunition performs best in the Lone Star Armory MPC 5.56?

Testing showed that heavier match-grade ammunition like Black Hills 77gr TMK and IMI 77gr Razor Core yielded sub-MOA groups (around 0.79-0.8 MOA), significantly outperforming standard 55gr FMJ loads which grouped around 2.16 MOA.

What are the key components contributing to the Lone Star Armory MPC's accuracy?

Key components include Lone Star Armory's in-house Bartlein or Hawk Hill barrels, a Nightforce ATACR 1-8 optic for precise aiming, and careful tuning of the gas system and JP LMOS BCG to minimize shot disturbance.

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