DPMS 308???

[bigun1962]

Looking to purchase the DPMS 308. Please advise.

[Joe_K]

Do not under any circumstances install the bolt with the extractor facing AWAY from the ejection port. A customer did this with his DPMS .308 and it took a mallet, a screwdriver, and 2 grown men 10 min to fix. If your intent on a .308 Carbine for hunting, exspensive plinking, or just a cool new toy the DPMS is a decent deal. If not lubed correctly they jam up fairly easy. They arent generally MOA or sub MOA. Theres a reason the Military doesnt issue DPMS .308's. But for the money they are hard to beat. Which model are you looking at?


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[Hoser]

They are ok rifles, but I think the Smith M&P-10 is a much better rifle for about the same price.

[Joe_K]

They are ok rifles, but I think the Smith M&P-10 is a much better rifle for about the same price.

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[bigun1962]

Thanks for the intel. Looking at the DPMS Panther AP4 308 Win Rifle 16" Barrel RFLR-AP. New Mexico wildlife turned some in. I liked the price. I have had the magpul smith ordered for several months. DPMS 900.00 an the smith (new) 1350.00 out the door. Investment and hunting are my reason for purchase.

[Joe_K]

Other options to consider would be Bushmaster MOE mid length.


Or one of the CMMG .308's


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[kwando]

Middy AR10... Yum!

[Joe_K]

I had a sweet AR-10 rig but couldnt fund BOTH my .308/7.62 NATO AND my .223/5.56 NATO addictions at the same time.


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[Marine24]

I've owned three DPMS LR-308s and they are a good entry system. Each of them had 18" barrels and were sub-MOA shooters. Two of them had aftermarket custom barrels but my current one is a stock SASS configuration.

With the AP4, you can expect battle rifle accuracy 1.5-2" accuracy at 100 yards, but it is a good platform to build from. Selection of aftermarket barrels seem to be better for the LR-308 platform vs the AR-10.

[rootbrain]

I purchased a DPMS Oracle 7.62 about 6 months ago and could not be happier. Do want to get a nickle-boron BCG if I can find one. Friend of mine got the S&W M&P 10 at the same time for $300+ more. He's always wanting to trade off at the range.

Rootbrain