DocLarsen

Just thought I would let you guys know that Possum Hollow's #61 bore guide, listed as being for an HK 91, works perfectly in my DPMS LAR-10. With the solvent port on it, it is even better. I used it to pre-clean the barrel in preparation for Tubb's Final Finish and Throat Maintenance bore lapping. I bought it on clearance from Midway for <$9.00. The Possum Hollow Chart shows #83 for the SR-25/AR-10, but the chart on Midway didn't show a number for them. So, I went ahead an bought this one on a hunch and it paid off. DocLarsen

Well, I bit the big one and bought my wife a Rebel T2I. Today was set up day so, since I had to take a picture anyway, I figured I might as well get a picture of my take on a SASS. More to come later DocLarsen

I'm waiting on several items: C Products 5 round magazine for hunting - they are waiting on components (assumed to be springs) ETA 7-10 days David Tubb - 2 boxes of Final Finish and 2 boxes of Throat Maintenance System loaded ammo for my Stevens Mod. 200 308 and the LR-308 Midway Sweets 7.62 Bore Cleaning Solvent Possum Hollow Bore Guide and Solvent Port Box of Prvi Partizan FMJ Boattail - bore burnishing ammo Sightmark laser bore sight Plano hard gun case Birchwood Casey Super Black Touch-up Pen DocLarsen

Do everyone a favor and buy a 40lb bag of powdered lime (not the pelletized form) or dolomite from the hardware store. It will remove the stink by keeping the pH up and will help the bacteria do its job of breaking down the materials. The job will be done faster as well. The acidic byproducts of decomposition are what stinks and the lower pH is not environmentally favorable for the bacteria. Don't let the compost get bone dry either. Slightly moist but by no means wet is the ideal. DocLarsen (former citrus farmer)

Matt, Thanks for the words of wisdom! Sounds like they are coming from a fella who KNOWS of what he speaks LOL DocLarsen

When I got my shipment from Bill Springfield, the lower receiver parts kit with his worked over stock trigger (which I LOVE, BTW) it included a pistol grip. Now, I also got a pistol grip (which I also love) with my ATI Strikeforce stock package. I also have a leftover AR-15 carbine buffer from that kit. My brother-in-law, who is married to my wife's sister, says that she loves her .223. In fact, he told me that he has been avoiding reloading .223 ammo because she will shoot it up faster than he can make it. ;D Since I have these "extra" two parts, one of which is interchangeable and the other which is AR-15 specific, and given what could be a genetic predisposition to enjoy shooting, I think I really ought to build my wife an AR-15. Do you guys agree?? (That's a rhetorical question <thumbsup>) DocLarsen

The following specs are DPMS parts that will allow an aftermarket AR-15 carbine buttstock with a commercial receiver extension/buffer tube, internal dimensions - 7" x 1", to be used on a DPMS LR-308: DPMS LR-308 Carbine Buffer Spring - Midway #: 813595 DPMS #: 308-CS-10A Relaxed Length - 11 3/8" Compressed Length - 3 1/4" 28 coils (inclusive of both ends) spring rate - ≈10lbs/in (tested over 2" travel from rest on buffer retainer pin) DPMS LR-308 Carbine Buffer - Midway #: 232006 DPMS #: 308-CS-10B Length - 2.938" Flange Diameter - 0.969" Barrel Diameter - 0.686" weight - 3.808 oz. DocLarsen edited to include tube dimensions

What I have is a commercial tube (internal dimensions=7" x 1" ) with a 6 position carbine butt stock made for an AR-15. The new DPMS buffer and spring arrived today. I installed them and everything works as it should. Well, at least everything works as it should short of actually firing the gun and having it cycle and/or catch the bolt after the last round. But, the spring/bolt travels far enough to allow the bolt catch to work properly. The bolt fully closes and locks from either pulling and releasing the charging handle or from releasing it off of the bolt catch with the button. I'll post the specs on the spring and buffer in the Buffer Tube, Buffer and Buffer Spring topic, but here is the info on the parts: DPMS LR-308 Carbine Buffer Spring - Midway #: 813595 / DPMS #: 308-CS-10A Relaxed Length - 11 3/8" Compressed Length - 3 1/4" 28 coils (inclusive of both ends) spring rate - ≈10lbs/in (tested over 2" travel from rest on buffer retainer pin) DPMS LR-308 Carbine Buffer - Midway #: 232006 DPMS #: 308-CS-10B Length - 2.938" Flange Diameter - 0.969" Barrel Diameter - 0.686" weight - 3.808 oz. Thanks everyone for you input and help! DocLarsen

TacBlade, Very nice, indeed!! If they make Krylon Fusion in the right color, this stuff is amazing! I bought my wife a used treadmill and repainted the belt with it and it looked great and stayed that way! If it can adhere to a vinyl belt that is walked on without peeling and cracking, I have no doubt that it will stay put on a Pmag with no problem. DocLarsen

TraderJack, I believe the 300 (now 400) yds. is based on an average hunter's ability to place a shot in a paper plate sized ring around the vitals and not the gun's/projectile's ability to inflict a humane shot. If you ever get a chance to check out a TV show called The Best of the West (I think it is that or something very similar), you'll see guys who practice long range ethical hunting in areas where you just can't get within 3-400 yards of a game animal. DocLarsen

latewatcher, Deja Vue all over again! See: Bolt Carrier Slipping off Catch Regards, DocLarsen

That sure is a pretty pistol, sir! I'd be proud to own a 3fiddy7 like that. DocLarsen

survivalshop, While waiting for the buffer and spring to get here, I nibbled away at the spring until it was short enough to allow the bolt stop to come up in front of the bolt. Specifically, the lugs are against the bolt stop. Of course, now the spring is not quite strong enough to completely close the bolt, but it allows me to test the functionality. I did your test and found that you are correct, but it does take a pretty good bounce of the butt stock to bounce the carrier enough to allow the bolt stop to retract and the bolt to go into battery, just as you said. Put in the empty mag and, again, just as you said. I took it a bit further and place a couple of rounds in the mag and cycled them through to make sure the bolt would catch on its own when the mag emptied; it worked as advertised. So, when the proper buffer and spring arrive, I should be in business. I am a little concerned though because DPMS told me that the .308 carbine buffer only weighs 0.238lb (3.808oz). This may be just a tad light for a mid-length gas system. What do you guys think?? I've also just ordered a PRI muzzle brake. I figure that if I have any problems, I'll take a que from Tubbs and get the total weight up closer to the 5.4 oz that Slash recommends by fabricating something like the CWS. I am not as concerned with recoil as I am with slamming the BCG around too hard or giving it enough momentum to get complete and full close & lockup of the bolt lugs. But keeping a good sight picture or, at least, minimizing the time to reacquire one after a shot is a nice thing too. Thanks, DocLarsen

Survivalshop, Are you saying that if you manually depress the bolt hold button on the side of the receiver and let the BCG slide forward after pulling the charging handle all the way back, that it is normal for the bolt stop to not hole the BCG open? If that is what you are saying then it goes against Brownell's first step of "Function Checking at the Bench": "1. Lock back the carrier, inspect the magazine well and chamber to ensure that the rifle is actually unloaded." While the mag follower should cause the bolt to hold open following the last round fired, I really don't think that is the only way the bolt can be locked open. Virtually every semi-automatic gun that I have ever handled had a mechanism to lock the bolt open and then release it. Am I missing something? DocLarsen

TacBlade, You are half right. The buffer was too long, so I shortened it, but once I got it to the proper theoretical length it was still no go. The problem is that the spring is wrong too and I am now getting coil bind at just under 1/2 inch from where I need to be. Bottom line, I have to get DPMS part nos: 308-CS-10A and 308-CS-10B. This is a carbine length buffer and spring for the .308. Midway has them for $25 for the buffer and $5.00 for the spring. I am going to fill the buffer I shortened with lead and I'll have it for a spare. Thanks, DocLarsen