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Posted: 12/31/2008 6:31:45 PM EDT
| I was wondering about fulton armory for some parts for my DPMS 308 build. Does anyone know about their quality / interchangeability with DPMS. How is this company to deal with? Could this be a viable option to complete my rifle quicker than waiting on DPMS? I stil need 18'' barrel , bolt, and upper reciver with forward assist. Is thier upper the same thickness as the AP4? Thanks |
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I have been getting orders pretty quick , I got a bolt carrier and some other small parts in a couple of weeks . I have a complete bolt on order and some other small parts to complete the group. If you want some photos of the BC , I can post some.
I to still need to get a bbl. also ,got a price from GAP of 635. installed , I will have to see if they will just make a install ready bbl. for me. The Krieger bbl. from Fulton is another one I have been looking at. |
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If I were to order a stripped 308 upper, what 308 specific parts are needed to complete it? I know the ejection port door is longer, but what about the forward assist? Is it specifically for the 308 or does a AR-15 one work? I've been wondering about this for a while. Thanks! –– John |
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Question.... If I were to order a stripped 308 upper, what 308 specific parts are needed to complete it? I know the ejection port door is longer, but what about the forward assist? Is it specifically for the 308 or does a AR-15 one work? The hinge pin is longer too. The AR-15 FA fits the 308 receiver I've been wondering about this for a while. Thanks! –– John Hand guard, charging handle, bolt/bolt carrier assembly are upsized for the 308. |
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Question.... If I were to order a stripped 308 upper, what 308 specific parts are needed to complete it? I know the ejection port door is longer, but what about the forward assist? Is it specifically for the 308 or does a AR-15 one work? The hinge pin is longer too. The AR-15 FA fits the 308 receiver I've been wondering about this for a while. Thanks! –– John Hand guard, charging handle, bolt/bolt carrier assembly are upsized for the 308. Thanks DnPRK, Yeah, I knew about the other pins. I've got both an AR and the LR slick side. I just see that Fulton has the STRIPPEd upper on their site, but not a built up one. I wondered what I needed to do to build one up. I'd still be using my same charging handle and bcg. After this deer season is over, I have to do a lot of things differently on my LR-308. I think I need to put either a JP forearm, or the Badger Stabalizer–– probably the stabalizer. I had it rock a bit today while watching a spike, a 5 point, and a 6 point. It almost spooked them off. The flat bottom on the Stabalizer may help. I also think I need to either get another shorter upper to go with this rifle or have my 24" fluted bull barrel cut down to 20" or 21" and re-crowned. The stand that I use the most is 4'x4' and I had a lot of trouble moving from one window to the next. I really needed the barrel to be about 2" shorter. Couple that with the fact that it is next to impossible to shoot off-hand accurately due to the weight at the end of the barrel. Needs to be bead blasted or blackened as well. This is my first season hunting with the LR-308. I'm learning a lot of what works and what doesn't. My plans for the DAY that the season ends: -Swap from the slick-side to the A3-ish receiver (DPMS or Fulton–– kinda like the Fulton) -Swap forearms to something more stable. -Cut and recrown the barrel. -Thread and add muzzle brake to protect crown. -Alumium Oxide blast or Blacken the barrel -Adjustable buttstock -better scope mounts. I don't think that I'd lose too much velocity by cutting a couple inches off this rifle. As it is, I see more benefits than liabilities. Again, not to hijack, but I'd love any comments on this. I can start it on another thread if that is the right thing to do. –– John |
| since were on the fulton/ Dpms build discussion, then all interested have at it, these forums are for learning and information to help each other, so I dont consider you hijacking the thread. I just want to learn like the others here, so the more posts, the more knowledge we all can gain, thats the way I see it. Happy New Year! |
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I just asked Fulton some questions regarding their uppers and barrel dimensions over at http://www.warrifles.com/ in the M14 part and the response was almost immediate. Placed an order shortly thereafter for a 18" upper with side cocking with some other things... Getting prepped for my POF lower to arrive. |
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