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6/20/2011 2:12:31 PM EDT
Hey everyone,

I've been slowly modifying my DPMS LR-308 over the past year or two, and haven't really noticed the amount of "play" the rear body pin on the lower receiver has. I am able to easily push the pin out without much effort, and the gun has some wiggle between the lower and upper near the rear of the body. I've searched around but haven't had any luck finding replacement (or preferably improved) body pins for LR-308's. Does anyone know of any replacement of this kind? Possibly another solution to the issue? It is more of an annoyance to me than anything, the gun appears to shoot well regardless. I'd just prefer that the rear pin was a heck of a lot more snug and there was limited to no play between the two halves.

Anyway, thanks in advance for any words of wisdom.

Nate
6/20/2011 4:29:31 PM EDT
[#1]
JP Tensioning Pin.  It works great in my AR15.  They have a version for 308ARs.  The downside is you need a hex wrench to open up the upper/lower.  It really does tighten the upper/lower up.
http://www.jprifles.com/1.5.1.7_small_tp.php
6/20/2011 5:26:10 PM EDT
[#2]
accuwedge or a homemade version like I use
6/20/2011 5:32:12 PM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
JP Tensioning Pin.  It works great in my AR15.  They have a version for 308ARs.  The downside is you need a hex wrench to open up the upper/lower.  It really does tighten the upper/lower up.
http://www.jprifles.com/1.5.1.7_small_tp.php


i have the 308 version , works good and take 3 seconds to loosen. i leave mine in though all the time except for cleaning. makes it nice and tight.
6/21/2011 6:14:46 AM EDT
[#4]
just as an aside, the part you are refering to is called the "take down pin".  will prolly have better luck searching for it that way
6/21/2011 8:47:24 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
just as an aside, the part you are refering to is called the "take down pin".  will prolly have better luck searching for it that way


Ah that may have been the issue, haha! Thanks for the responses guys, I will check out the options.

Nate
6/21/2011 4:57:45 PM EDT
[#6]
I've seen guys use an o-ring around the takedown pin post.
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