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12/22/2006 6:05:52 AM EDT
All you DPMS fans out there: This is the company I'm leaning toward for my first AR. My question is how difficult are they to clean since I'm reading they are not chrome lined? Are they a pain to clean?

Thanks!
12/22/2006 6:14:50 AM EDT
[#1]
Chrome-moly bores can take a little bit longer to clean than chrome-lined bores but your only talking a few patches extra……for me anyways.
12/22/2006 6:23:14 AM EDT
[#2]
What about the chamber cleaning? PITA or do-able?

12/22/2006 6:24:46 AM EDT
[#3]
I bought a dpms as my first ar...after proper break-in, the barrel was a lot easier to clean. If I had it to do again, i'd go for a chrome-lined. I would also have built it myself, cause I can get exactly what I want...usually cheaper and better quality. I know enough about DPMS now, I would not buy another one of their complete rifles...or anyone else's complete rifle for that matter. That said, I do enjoy my dpms and it has been 100% reliable.

By the way, I believe DPMS does offer chrome lining...custom order basis.
12/22/2006 6:42:43 AM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
What about the chamber cleaning? PITA or do-able?



Quite do-able.
12/22/2006 7:42:15 AM EDT
[#5]


What about the chamber cleaning? PITA or do-able?


Just use the same style chamber-brush you used in the military. Not a problem.


I've got a mix of everything around here. About 85% is DPMS. Never had a problem with any of their products. The only complete rifle I purchased from them fired a .246"@100yds(5-shot) it's first time out.

Happy New Year!
12/24/2006 7:16:35 AM EDT
[#6]
Do the proper break-in procedure and only the good quality recommended ammo, you won't have any problems.
1/5/2007 8:03:33 PM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
I'm reading they are not chrome lined?


Chrome lining is an option with them just like many AR makers.  I just got my 1st AR (a DPMS) last week and it has a chrome lined barrel.  If memory serves me correct the DPMS website says chrome lining is $32 extra when you order from them.  
1/9/2007 7:57:59 AM EDT
[#8]
If youre not a match shooter get the chrome lining.
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