RRA vs DPMS > AR Discussions

Posted: 12/15/2014 4:11:15 PM EDT

I'd like to play with a 24" varmint version (223) of one of the two. Any advice on either or?

Joe

Posted: 12/15/2014 4:21:05 PM EDT

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I'd like to play with a 24" varmint version (223) of one of the two. Any advice on either or?

Joe

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I think you'll find both will serve you well and be very accurate. I'd pick whichever one had the features I wanted, at the best price.

Posted: 12/15/2014 4:24:39 PM EDT

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I have a 22" DMPS I built and a 16" RRA home built.
They both work equally well, I can throw any ammo at them and they are both accurate.
The more expensive ammo is far more accurate though.

Posted: 12/15/2014 4:32:59 PM EDT

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RRA I believe gets the edge on barrel quality. RRA uses Wilson barrels and they have a reputation for being good barrels I have two myself.

Posted: 12/15/2014 4:33:28 PM EDT

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I'd go with the RRA. I own a few and have had to issues with any of them.

Posted: 12/15/2014 5:12:54 PM EDT

[#5]

Have and love both companies. I would edge the parts quality to RRA, if not slightly.

Posted: 12/15/2014 7:15:33 PM EDT

[#6]

For 24" barrels, it looks like RRA has 1:8 twist versus DPMS's 1:9, so I'd choose RRA for the greater flexibility in bullet lengths . However, I've never had trouble getting a (20") S/S DPMS barrel to shoot good, whereas the RRA seems a little picky.

Posted: 12/16/2014 1:33:42 PM EDT

[#7]

The RRA would be my choice. Very accurate with great fit, finish, triggers and barrels.

Posted: 12/16/2014 1:57:37 PM EDT

[#8]

RRA would be my choice.

Posted: 12/16/2014 6:07:04 PM EDT

[#9]

DPMS.

Posted: 12/16/2014 11:32:00 PM EDT

[#10]

I have shot, but not owned a DPMS, they shoot fine. I own two RRA and I really like them...I have a few other ARs as well that I really like too.

Posted: 12/16/2014 11:35:48 PM EDT

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RRA would be my choice.

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Posted: 12/17/2014 12:41:49 AM EDT

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I have two complete dpms guns- lr308 and sass,
Both have been great guns. I have a gun build on a RR lower
And use a lot of RR carriers , lower kits and barrels for
My retro projects. I'd buy a gun from either company

Posted: 12/17/2014 12:53:51 AM EDT

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RRA I believe gets the edge on barrel quality. RRA uses Wilson barrels and they have a reputation for being good barrels I have two myself.

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The barrels are made by Wilson Arms ...not Wilson Combat to clarify. Wilson Arms however does make blanks for Wilson combat. I have a 18" SS bull that shoots MOA.

Posted: 12/17/2014 1:06:36 AM EDT

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RRA every time, I would not own anything DPMS other than stripped recievers to build from. I have seen way too many substandard parts and failures with DPMS to have any faith in them. I have read their newer offerings have come a long way.

Posted: 12/24/2014 1:58:15 PM EDT

[#15]

Thanks guys. I'm gona go with the RRA for the tighter twist.

Joe

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