.308 AR platform

[Ironman26]

Thanks Dave that's a kind offer !!

Good place to start!
And I know Patterson is a ways off, (I used to drive through 6 days a week for a couple months when working a job in Franklin ), but if you're ever in this neck of the woods, (Gretna), you're more than welcome to put some rounds through my POF.

 

[ragincajun1919]

LMT 308MWS or KAC SR25. Only 308 AR rifles I'd consider. High quality and reliability.

 

[2011ERIC]

I have a Larue Tactical OBR 762 16" and love it. It shoots legit 3/8 groups with Federal GMM

 

[22doberman22]

What about Mega Arms? Anyone use their parts?

 

[jcomar1]

I have a DPMS Recon 308 and I love it, never had a problem and shoots great.

 

[22doberman22]

Is the new DPMS a billet lower and upper? What grade aluminum?

 

[Ritten]

Is the new DPMS a billet lower and upper? What grade aluminum?

Forged 7075 T6 lvl 3 Anodized, Teflon coated

 

[Harrisracing]

I love the .308 AR platform...so much so that I bought two. Finally the price of admission and ammunition costs have lowered and we are seeing some very competitive rifles being developed. I just can't justify the cost of purchasing a .300 blackout setup at this time over my AK's...and .308 seems like the next logical jump in STOPPING POWER (keep your K word).

Sadly though BOTH of the .308 AR's that I bought in the last 6 months went back to their respective factories for repairs.

I sent one back for "accuracy issues" and they finally were able to shoot it (apparently hell froze over this winter in our Northern US) and I was told that it will receive a brand new barrel which will be guaranteed to be MOA-or-better (coming with a target) and is currently in transit back here. If it FINALLY shoots like it is advertised to, it will likely be my go-to rifle for HUNTING because of it's LITE profiled 20" Stainless barrel and nice trigger (figure it out).

The other had the most horribly ground hammer I have ever seen in an AR and I have no idea how it made it through the assumed rigorous inspection of this high quality company. The face of the hammer where it contacts the firing pin was ground about 5 degrees off of square with the pin. I noticed it while pulling the upper off to clean the rifle. The hammer had a noticeable "cant" to it and a crescent shaped moon on it where it had been contacting the firing pin on one side. This rifle has merely 80 rounds through it (break in) and I was shocked to see the wear showing already. I called, they asked for pictures, and after the gunsmith saw the pictures he said to send the whole rifle in for re-inspection and repair. I am sure it's a simple fix, and I wished they would just mail out a hammer as I requested, but I'll let them do all the work to keep my warranty.

So whatever you do...INSPECT the rifle thoroughly before you buy it. I am seeing some QC issues from even the biggest names in the biz right now.

Patrick

 

[PharmDocSWLA]

Can't speak toward most of the .308 ARs out there since I have little experience behind them, but I absolutely love my LWRC REPR 20". It's a little heavy to lug around but shoots like a dream.

 

[Expert684]

I just bought a Ruger SR 7.62. I like it a lot better than my DPMS's. Very accurate 2" groups at 200 yards with FMJ ammo off the bench with a bipod. That was shot with a Vortex 1-4X optics.

 

[corey d]

LMT, LaRue Tactical, or LWRC.

If someone wants a LaRue, they better not need it in a hurry. I ordered a PredatAR 7.62 in January 2013. They tell me its still a few months away.

 

[2011ERIC]

I agree with the wait on Larue rifles. My 16" OBR 762 took close to fifteen months. Well worth the wait though.

 

[Scottr88]

I have a new DPMS recon,it is shooting 1/2" groups at 100 yards with federal fusion 165 grn.the trigger is better that most AR's I have seen,and breaks clean at 3.5 pounds.I want to change out the hand guard ,and it will be my hunting rifle for this season.This is the new GII version ,I really like it!


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[corey d]

I agree with the wait on Larue rifles. My 16" OBR 762 took close to fifteen months. Well worth the wait though.

Im sure it will be worth it. Its not a huge problem, because they dont charge you up front. Im just concerned that some legislation will get pushed through that would prevent me from getting it, before i get it. The way things are these days, it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[2011ERIC]

Corey,

I was worried about the same thing. Larue sent my lower to my FFL just in case that ever happened. Once they are ready to build the rilfe, you send in the lower as a "Repair on a rifle" It is then delivered to you house complete.

 

[corey d]

I wish they would send me the lower. Hopefully if some more bs comes up, they do.

 

[bhart89]

What about Mega Arms? Anyone use their parts?

I have a Lilja 24" .260 Rem built on a mega receiver set. I strongly recommend building your own that way you don't pay a penny for a part you didn't select specifically to suit your needs.

 

[2011ERIC]

They sent the lower about four of five months into the process. But that was when all that BS about banning assualt rifles started. Corey, if you ever want to try it out, let me know.