DPMS barrels > Build It Yourself

Posted: 10/7/2010 2:34:23 PM EDT

Well I finished my first build a while back and I'm looking to start another, got one of the BCM "blem" uppers, why its considered a "blem" upper IDK there's not a mark on it.

But now I needs me a barrel which brings me to my question, Does anyone have any experience with DPMS barrels? are they any good, how accurate are they ect?

here's the 2 I'm looking at

http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=5478&cat=1918

http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=5826&cat=1918

Any advice is welcome.

Posted: 10/7/2010 2:42:49 PM EDT

[#1]

Their 5.56 marked barrels are known to not always have true 5.56 chambers. Just something to be aware of.

Posted: 10/7/2010 6:35:04 PM EDT

[#2]

I've been impressed with all the DPMS barrels I've shot, very accurate. They do seem to have tight chambers but they still functioned fine.

Posted: 10/8/2010 11:23:29 AM EDT

[#3]

I built a rifle using the first DPMS barrel you cited above. It has been excellent in terms of accuracy when you consider its price. I am getting nearly the same accuracy as barrels over twice the price.

Posted: 10/8/2010 11:37:36 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks for the advice all, I think im gonna pull the trigger on that SASS barrel.

And also to Russ4777 thats one hell of a nice looking EBR, similiar to what i want to put togther.

mind if i ask what gas block your useing?

Posted: 10/8/2010 6:37:41 PM EDT

[#5]

I got the Mk12 barrel as I liked its look. I don't have any pictures of targets yet but so far she seems to shoot great. From the reports I read from others with this barrel they are a steal for what they cost. When I got mine it was marked with a stylized "PN" near the chamber. I wonder if Pac Nor, famous for their target grade barrels and makers of AR barrels for another high grade AR company (Noveske), might have supplied these barrels to DPMS. I can not say that for sure, but from their performance and the markings I have to wonder.

Posted: 10/9/2010 1:33:41 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Thanks for the advice all, I think im gonna pull the trigger on that SASS barrel.

And also to Russ4777 thats one hell of a nice looking EBR, similiar to what i want to put togther.
mind if i ask what gas block your useing?

I am using this gas block from Brownell's

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=5461/pid=1416/sku/_940__Gas_Block

Posted: 10/9/2010 7:29:42 PM EDT

[#7]

thanks again. Just picked up a lower today. Its offical, I've got the BRD and I've got it bad.

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Posted: 10/25/2010 10:41:24 AM EDT

[#8]

"I got the Mk12 barrel as I liked its look. I don't have any pictures of targets yet but so far she seems to shoot great. From the reports I read from others with this barrel they are a steal for what they cost. When I got mine it was marked with a stylized "PN" near the chamber. I wonder if Pac Nor, famous for their target grade barrels and makers of AR barrels for another high grade AR company (Noveske), might have supplied these barrels to DPMS. I can not say that for sure, but from their performance and the markings I have to wonder."

I doubt it.

Posted: 10/25/2010 5:11:58 PM EDT

[#9]

I don't know if you already bought from DPMS, but this is where I got that same barrel last year (with the gas block,) for $170.00. I see that now they want an incredible price for the including of the block (a second option for this barrel at $260.00

WTF?:

http://www.jsesurplus.com/dpms18inchminisass556x45mmbarrel-1.aspx

Also, DPMS has a 10% off this week with free shipping >$50 Coupon Code "October 2010"

Edit: Sorry, I think you were talking about this barrel:

http://www.jsesurplus.com/dpms18mk12barrel1x8ssteflonfinish.aspx

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