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Does the DPMS Sportical 308 barrel have 5/8" -24 threading?

So the "guts" inside the upper are all the interchangeable? What about putting one on a Sportical that has the dist cover and the forward assist (like the one i posted). Would I need to add or change any of the internal workings?

So if I am understanding you right, I could take a stipped upper like this http://forum.gon.com/showthread.php?t=499036&highlight=dpms+308 and have it mounted on the Sportical to get the dust cover. Or are there other parts that would need to be added as well?

Ultimately, I want nice stock like a MagPul or something else a little more unusual. I want a unique handgaurd. I love the "Hotrod" handgaurd on the DPMS sight, but it isn't for a 308. I don't care for the quadrail styles. I would like a 16"-20" fluted stainless barrel threaded for a custom flash hider. It needs to be a flat top since it will be equipped with a night vision scope. I would prefer the dust cover but it is not a necessity as it will be a hunting rifle that probably won't be going through heavy brush. Also it can't weigh a ton since I will be toting it for some distance. Any other suggestions like a charge handle or something? I don't know much about the AR family (handgun guy) but it looks like the best option for a semiautomatic 308 hunting rifle that has customization capabilities. Most of the customizations I want are just to make it look the way I like (lots of stainless) and make it more unique. It will take several years for me to get everything the way i want it since funds are short for weapons. So I am looking for a model that I can build on that is functional at about $1000. Thanks again for the guidance. I hate sounding like a newbie, but I would rather ask dumb questions and end up with one that fits the bill than keep quiet and end up with a stock gun that I can't change anything or just doesn't work for what I want.

Thanks, that is exactly what I needed to know. I guess my main question at this point is if all DPMS 308 gear is compatible with the Sportical. Like can I order a stainless barrel and have it fit.

I am a righty so I don't have to worry of that. But it looks like custom parts for DPMS are different than about everything else. I don't plan on ordering the weapon from DPMS as there are plenty of them around locally for less than $900.

I am new to the AR platform and need a little guidance. I have decided that my next rifle is going to be an AR in 308. I am looking for something that I can mod out as I go (and get funds) with nice furniture and maybe a stainless fluted barrel. What can I say, I like stainless :) But all of my weapons are for specific purposes and this is going to be my new pig popper. So it will have a scope mounted in short order and will be carried a fair distance. My budget is about $1000 to get started for the base gun. I was looking at a DPMS Sportical .308. My only hesitation is that it looks like my customization options are going to be fairly limited. Any input or advise is appreciated.