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Posted: 10/6/2013 6:52:45 PM EDT
The LGS has a DPMS Recon in .308, and I really like it. Any reason not to get one? It is $1300. It is the config in the pic below.
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Posted: 10/6/2013 6:56:31 PM EDT
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The LGS has a DPMS Recon in .308, and I really like it. Any reason not to get one? It is $1300. It is the config in the pic below. http://www.dpmsinc.com/assets/images/firearms/RFLR-REC.jpg That reason... I found it. 
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Posted: 10/6/2013 7:06:57 PM EDT
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That reason... I found it. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The LGS has a DPMS Recon in .308, and I really like it. Any reason not to get one? It is $1300. It is the config in the pic below. http://www.dpmsinc.com/assets/images/firearms/RFLR-REC.jpg That reason... I found it. Please explain because I have been thinking about either buying a stripped lower and builing up or buying almost the same model. |
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Posted: 10/6/2013 7:25:57 PM EDT
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I say go for it if it meets your needs, the price seems fair...get it while you can...Good luck.
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Posted: 10/6/2013 7:46:14 PM EDT
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Other than the fact that it is not Knight's, Larue, LMT, etc., is the fact that it is DPMS seriously enough not to buy it? The trigger does need improvement, but I can do that myself.
I am also considering a CMMG in .308. I just can't see spending over $2k on one, and don't want to. I have thought of the M&P 10. The Sig 716, just so heavy and is it worth an additional $600-700 or even more for the Colt. I like Colt, I have a 6940 and a 6920. Bushmaster? I want something that will take PMAGs. |
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Posted: 10/6/2013 8:02:04 PM EDT
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I have built a DPMS pattern LR-308 for a close family member ( w/ a DPMS Classic 20" complete Upper in 308 Win) and he purchased a case
of 500 rounds of Federal M80 .308 rounds when it was completed, and he decided to put a whole case of ammo though it , Including some extra boxes he had laying around in one day ! He told me it ran like a sewing machine...Good God some people have more money than brains sometimes, but then again why not, it was a blast I'm sure ! He also said accuracy was also excellent (once they decided to shoot for accuracy), I was a little worried since everything was super tight (the pins were drift punch tight) ! |
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Posted: 10/6/2013 8:06:16 PM EDT
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What about the CMMG MK3 vs. the DPMS Recon?
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Posted: 10/6/2013 8:18:46 PM EDT
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What about the CMMG MK3 vs. the DPMS Recon? Both have good reps...It would be a personal call, IIRC the CMMG is a tad bit lighter, otherwise they are nearly Identical... |
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Posted: 10/7/2013 10:13:17 AM EDT
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Do they both feed soft points well?
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Posted: 10/7/2013 10:36:21 AM EDT
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Yes.
Armalite. Forged receivers. Relieved bolt lug. workable stock trigger. If that doesnt float your boat, theres CORE15 Core 30 Black Rain 308 CMMG MK3 |
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Posted: 10/7/2013 10:52:22 AM EDT
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I've had good luck with DPMS in the past, and they have been some of the most accurate gas rifles I own.
As a matter of fact, I am on the "MOA all day" board having shot a free floated Classic 20 that I use to hunt with. |
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Posted: 10/8/2013 4:49:09 PM EDT
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I fent, I got the Recon. There are a lot of positive reviews on it from owner, very little negative. I can't wait to try it out.
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Posted: 10/8/2013 5:30:52 PM EDT
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Let us know how you like it and how it shoots. I'd like the RECON to be my next purchase. Good luck.
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Posted: 10/8/2013 6:49:18 PM EDT
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I fent, I got the Recon. There are a lot of positive reviews on it from owner, very little negative. I can't wait to try it out. congrats.. I got out last year about this time and really like it.. I did upgrade the trigger to a RRA 2 stage.. No issues with anything so far.. I have run a couple hundred rounds of Georgia Arms 150 gr FMJ through it, along with a few boxes of Fusion and SST Brian |
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Posted: 10/8/2013 7:18:54 PM EDT
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congrats.. I got out last year about this time and really like it.. I did upgrade the trigger to a RRA 2 stage.. No issues with anything so far.. I have run a couple hundred rounds of Georgia Arms 150 gr FMJ through it, along with a few boxes of Fusion and SST Brian Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I fent, I got the Recon. There are a lot of positive reviews on it from owner, very little negative. I can't wait to try it out. congrats.. I got out last year about this time and really like it.. I did upgrade the trigger to a RRA 2 stage.. No issues with anything so far.. I have run a couple hundred rounds of Georgia Arms 150 gr FMJ through it, along with a few boxes of Fusion and SST Brian I absolutely plan on a new trigger, suggestions? Geissele, RRA? I may get one of the Troy TRX Extreme 13.8 rails for it at some point. |
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Posted: 10/8/2013 7:21:46 PM EDT
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Geissele
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Posted: 10/8/2013 7:23:48 PM EDT
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I have a DPMS AP4 upper on a Fulton Armory lower, but I hated the rail and the barrel was way too heavy. Sent the barrel to ADCO to have it re-profiled, and replaced the rail with a Daniel Defense 12.0 LITE rail. It feels so much lighter and handles much better, even with the longer rail.
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Posted: 10/9/2013 8:17:28 AM EDT
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I have a DPMS AP4 upper on a Fulton Armory lower, but I hated the rail and the barrel was way too heavy. Sent the barrel to ADCO to have it re-profiled, and replaced the rail with a Daniel Defense 12.0 LITE rail. It feels so much lighter and handles much better, even with the longer rail. If you don't mind, what did that cost you? |
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Posted: 10/9/2013 11:52:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 10/9/2013 1:49:39 PM EDT
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I absolutely plan on a new trigger, suggestions? Geissele, RRA? I may get one of the Troy TRX Extreme 13.8 rails for it at some point. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I fent, I got the Recon. There are a lot of positive reviews on it from owner, very little negative. I can't wait to try it out. congrats.. I got out last year about this time and really like it.. I did upgrade the trigger to a RRA 2 stage.. No issues with anything so far.. I have run a couple hundred rounds of Georgia Arms 150 gr FMJ through it, along with a few boxes of Fusion and SST Brian I absolutely plan on a new trigger, suggestions? Geissele, RRA? I may get one of the Troy TRX Extreme 13.8 rails for it at some point. Geissele SSA |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 10:55:19 AM EDT
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Please give us some updates after you shoot it. How it functions, accuracy etc. Thanks
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Posted: 10/10/2013 11:36:40 AM EDT
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I absolutely plan on a new trigger, suggestions? Geissele, RRA? I may get one of the Troy TRX Extreme 13.8 rails for it at some point. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I fent, I got the Recon. There are a lot of positive reviews on it from owner, very little negative. I can't wait to try it out. congrats.. I got out last year about this time and really like it.. I did upgrade the trigger to a RRA 2 stage.. No issues with anything so far.. I have run a couple hundred rounds of Georgia Arms 150 gr FMJ through it, along with a few boxes of Fusion and SST Brian I absolutely plan on a new trigger, suggestions? Geissele, RRA? I may get one of the Troy TRX Extreme 13.8 rails for it at some point. I really like the CMC or Timney drop-in match trigger units...The CMC wins for better price (~ $160) vs. the Timney (~ $200+), both will work for the AR-10 & AR-308 as well as the AR-15. |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 1:50:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat free float handguard is for an AR10 so the rail on the upper will not match the rail on the handguard. DPMS uses two different rail heights for their .308 uppers, a low profile and a high profile. |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 4:03:08 PM EDT
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Please give us some updates after you shoot it. How it functions, accuracy etc. Thanks I will. Unfortunately, I have to go out of town a couple of weekends in a row, so it will be a bit. 
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Posted: 10/10/2013 5:04:29 PM EDT
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That free float handguard is for an AR10 so the rail on the upper will not match the rail on the handguard. DPMS uses two different rail heights for their .308 uppers, a low profile and a high profile. Quote HistoryQuoted:
That free float handguard is for an AR10 so the rail on the upper will not match the rail on the handguard. DPMS uses two different rail heights for their .308 uppers, a low profile and a high profile. MI makes that hand guard for DPMS receivers too. Dig a little deeper on their site. 
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Posted: 10/10/2013 6:57:56 PM EDT
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Check out Apex hand guards. Rainiers handles them. It you want the full top rail, to match your DPMS, just get the low one.
Apex hand guards are all I use now on any build. The round guard just feels so much nicer. It's textured. It also allows you to put a rail in whatever position you want it. Looks muck nicer that the key mod type, in my opinion. |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 7:25:27 PM EDT
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PRI makes their carbon fiber handguards that fit the DPMS low railed receiver.
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Posted: 10/10/2013 7:41:43 PM EDT
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Well, found a reason not to get one!
Don't know how or why, but it will not go from safe to fire. The switch is a little stiff going to safe, but okay. OTOH it takes SERIOUS pressure to flip from safe to fire. It worked at the LGS. Crap, I still have the tag on it. Done nothing with it. Any ideas? |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 7:49:58 PM EDT
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Well, found a reason not to get one!
Don't know how or why, but it will not go from safe to fire. The switch is a little stiff going to safe, but okay. OTOH it takes SERIOUS pressure to flip from safe to fire. It worked at the LGS. Crap, I still have the tag on it. Done nothing with it. Any ideas? You have the bolt pulled back and the rifle cocked when you do that correct?
If you do, one can always remove the grip, and gently file a little radius on the detent. Or just pop the receiver open, and work it back and forth till it smooths out. I've used a little Emory on some of my detents when they were new. |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 7:53:13 PM EDT
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You have the bolt pulled back and the rifle cocked when you do that correct? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well, found a reason not to get one!
Don't know how or why, but it will not go from safe to fire. The switch is a little stiff going to safe, but okay. OTOH it takes SERIOUS pressure to flip from safe to fire. It worked at the LGS. Crap, I still have the tag on it. Done nothing with it. Any ideas? You have the bolt pulled back and the rifle cocked when you do that correct? Yes, but thanks for the tip!
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Posted: 10/10/2013 7:58:55 PM EDT
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Yes, but thanks for the tip! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Well, found a reason not to get one!
Don't know how or why, but it will not go from safe to fire. The switch is a little stiff going to safe, but okay. OTOH it takes SERIOUS pressure to flip from safe to fire. It worked at the LGS. Crap, I still have the tag on it. Done nothing with it. Any ideas? You have the bolt pulled back and the rifle cocked when you do that correct? Yes, but thanks for the tip! updated my post. |
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Posted: 10/10/2013 8:03:27 PM EDT
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I am thinking of just popping out the FCG and putting in a new detent and/or selector to see if that will work. A standard AR LPK parts should work, correct?
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Posted: 10/11/2013 6:26:02 AM EDT
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Ronnoc,
Something doesn't seem right, with the hammer cocked back it is hard to switch between safe and fire? Was the grip removed or replaced? |
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Posted: 10/11/2013 6:44:06 AM EDT
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Ronnoc, Something doesn't seem right, with the hammer cocked back it is hard to switch between safe and fire? Was the grip removed or replaced? Nothing has been changed or removed. It went from the store to my safe. I really want to try it out but want to make sure it is gtg. |
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Posted: 10/11/2013 7:34:05 AM EDT
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Sometimes they bind just a little when brand new. Pop off the upper, make sure the hammer is cocked back and put a couple drops of oil on the selector inside the receiver and work it back and forth. After that if it's still binds call us
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Posted: 10/11/2013 8:44:41 PM EDT
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If you don't mind, what did that cost you? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I have a DPMS AP4 upper on a Fulton Armory lower, but I hated the rail and the barrel was way too heavy. Sent the barrel to ADCO to have it re-profiled, and replaced the rail with a Daniel Defense 12.0 LITE rail. It feels so much lighter and handles much better, even with the longer rail. If you don't mind, what did that cost you? The re-profiling of The barrel under the hand guard was $65 USD; I also had a Troy low gas block pinned by them For another $55 USD. The DD LITE 12.0 rail I paid $379 USD. I will try to post picture tomorrow but dealing with my sick dog now. |
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Posted: 10/22/2013 10:42:57 PM EDT
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Give us a range report when you can please.
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Posted: 10/23/2013 10:42:59 AM EDT
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Been on vacation but hope to take ot out this weekend.
I got the selector working. I think the detent was hung up somehow. I had to tap it out. I put it back in and together and seems to work fine now. |
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Posted: 10/23/2013 11:26:47 AM EDT
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I picked one up and broke the barrel in last weekend. Ran 50-60 rounds through it. Woke the neighbor up and shot the outhouse. Everything seemed good.
Will report back when I can get to the range and punch some paper. |
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Posted: 10/26/2013 2:33:01 PM EDT
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Took it out today to shoot. I didn't get a lot of time in due sighting in rifles for deer hunting and helping my son get ready for his first deer hunt.
It shot great, no hiccups. I put Wolf 150 gr FMJ, Remington 150 gr Corlokt PSP, and Win. 180 gr PSP through it. Everything shot great for the trial run. The Win. 180 gr kicked noticeably harder than the others, by a lot. I may put a Magpul STR stock on it. Been thinking of optics and there is a Sig ACOG type in style, but is a straight 4x that has illuminated and non-illuminated recticle, but still looking. I enjoyed it a lot and happy to have got it. |
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Posted: 10/27/2013 6:45:16 AM EDT
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I'll second the apex hand guard I put one on my DPMS oracle and love looks and the textured grip is great for in the field when hunting. As far as accuracy goes I think DPMS hit a home run with there barrels and price point I'll buy again.
http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac176/seasprite/DSCF0429_zps7e230a28.jpg http://i897.photobucket.com/albums/ac176/seasprite/168grA-max_zps398bf5b6.jpg |
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