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Posted: 8/26/2014 7:47:44 PM EDT

Evening folks,

Would it be wiser to roll my own rifle, so to speak, or is there a better opportunity available through a manufacturer.

I have a medium-ish amount to spend, so no Larue OBR etc etc, but not a piece of junk either.

Would need to take Magpul mags also.

Thanks in advance,

Dram

Posted: 8/26/2014 7:53:01 PM EDT

[#1]

Palmetto just started selling DPMS pattern lowers for $160, seems like a good start.

Posted: 8/26/2014 7:55:29 PM EDT

[#2]

Right now I would look into the DPMS G2 series of rifles. They have a few different models and look well built.

Posted: 8/26/2014 8:00:49 PM EDT

[#3]

I was looking at the DPMS rifles, and while they look quite fine, in their industry forum here on Arfcom they have a few folks that are experiencing issues with reliability.

Having to totally soak your rifle with a ton of lube doesn't seem to equate to a reliable piece of equipment.

Anyone with some actual experience with a mid price 308 AR ?

thanks again,

Dram

Posted: 8/26/2014 8:02:04 PM EDT

[#4]

Tag

I'm hoping for $129 PSA 762 lowers on black Friday

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Posted: 8/26/2014 8:06:44 PM EDT

[#5]

Love my Colt 901, it's been absolutely reliable and very accurate.

Posted: 8/26/2014 8:12:50 PM EDT

[#6]

Look at CMMG, they are DPMS pattern lowers, DPMS high pattern uppers, reasonable cost, put a good barrel on it in the length you want and make a great rifle. I have put together 2 with different barrels, handguards, and stocks. Plenty of options out there for all the bells and whistles.

Had the PSA offerings been available at the time, I would have considered those, but I have never seen the PSA stuff firsthand.

Posted: 8/26/2014 8:15:53 PM EDT

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I put my own together on a Mega ambi set of receivers. So I vote build your own, or if you could swing it, grab an LMT.
Pic of mine.

Posted: 8/26/2014 8:16:14 PM EDT

[#8]

Armalite match upper on Aero Precision lower is my favorite rifle. VERY smooth and comfortable to shoot.

Posted: 8/26/2014 8:21:46 PM EDT

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I put my own together on a Mega ambi set of receivers. So I vote build your own, or if you could swing it, grab an LMT.
Pic of mine.
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I don't know anything about AR10 style rifles, is that gas system really long? Or do they all run longer than AR15's? What's the barrel length and manufacturer on that?

Posted: 8/26/2014 8:24:34 PM EDT

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Building on a Mega receiver is probably the way to go. I've never had an experience with the PSA and CMMG is just too hit or miss for me.

Posted: 8/26/2014 9:12:42 PM EDT

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Building on a Mega receiver is probably the way to go. I've never had an experience with the PSA and CMMG is just too hit or miss for me.

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Aero?

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Posted: 8/26/2014 9:39:25 PM EDT

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I don't know anything about AR10 style rifles, is that gas system really long? Or do they all run longer than AR15's? What's the barrel length and manufacturer on that?

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I put my own together on a Mega ambi set of receivers. So I vote build your own, or if you could swing it, grab an LMT.
Pic of mine.
http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m504/Fozzy8/image_zps9c18831e.jpg

I don't know anything about AR10 style rifles, is that gas system really long? Or do they all run longer than AR15's? What's the barrel length and manufacturer on that?

It's a Krieger barrel cut down to 16" with a rifle length gas system. It's run everything I've put through it (around 600 rounds) without any problems.

Posted: 8/27/2014 6:51:30 PM EDT

[#13]

Excellent replies and pics guys, thanks again.

Can you tell me the source for the dimpled Krieger barrel and railed forend?

Thanks again!

Posted: 8/27/2014 6:56:33 PM EDT

[#14]

Ruger SR762, hasn't disappointed me yet.

Posted: 8/27/2014 6:57:43 PM EDT

[#15]

Go ahead and upgrade caliber to 6.5 Creedmoor while you're at it.

Posted: 8/27/2014 7:05:11 PM EDT

[#16]

Stoner, Armalite or Colt, The only .308 AR's I would consider!
The first 2 have been building .308 AR's for a long time & Colt's always seem to work!

Posted: 8/27/2014 7:13:52 PM EDT

[#17]

You couldn't build close to this with another $750, unless you went AR-10B series... which is better because of the REAL mags.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/91096

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Posted: 8/27/2014 7:19:59 PM EDT

[#18]

LMT MWS. Wish I still had mine

Posted: 8/27/2014 7:20:40 PM EDT

[#19]

I have an M&P10 because I got a killer deal on it.

In hindsight - I would build over get another M&P10. While its been a great gun... The proprietary parts kill it. I get 308 ARs are all different but it seems like the KAC/DPMS parts are becoming the standard slowly.

With what I have wrapped up in the gun now I would of went for a DPMS GenII SASS or build off your favorite brand reciever.

Posted: 8/27/2014 7:25:00 PM EDT

[#20]

I would go with the DPMS G2. I have the LR 308 classic and although it's heavy I have not had a problem with it. Eats everything I feed it and good accuracy.

Posted: 8/27/2014 7:28:50 PM EDT

[#21]

I bought a CMMG that has a billet lower and upper. I could not come close to building it for what it costs.
I haven't beat it enough to know that it can take it but under light use it seems perfect.

Posted: 8/27/2014 7:55:11 PM EDT

[#22]

Armalite AR 10A
I believe I paid between 1300-1400 new a couple of years ago.
Accurate, reliable, more mag options, not at all ammo picky.
I doubt I could build the same quality rifle any cheaper.

That being said my next build is going to be a 7.62 AR

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