BigDalt

Hello all...glad to be aboard. As the post implies, I'm from Arkansas and have been fiddling with AR pattern rifles for several years. Just now ready to take the plunge into the 308/7.62 build, and I'm digging this community! Lots of great info here. Currently researching putting together a platform based on either the SI Defense or Mega Arms upper/lower combos. Any practical experience with these (or other) platforms is appreciated so feel free to shoot me a message. I look forward to interacting with all of you!

Anyone know if POF 308 upper will fit on a SI Defense or Mega Arms lower?

I love what I've read on FailZero...not crazy about the shine on the upper/lower, but its nothing a little Cerakote wouldn't fix. I'm thinking that would be a pretty indestructible combo!

I'm contemplating my first 308 AR build, and I've narrowed it down to starting with matched receivers from either SI Defense or Mega. I like the DPMS pattern choices for these platforms, especially due to the parts available in terms of BCG's (like JP QPQ'd low-mass and SI FailZero BCG), and barrels. I was sold on Mega for the longest time--they look great and get very positive reviews and press. However, I've now come across the SI Defense matched upper/lower and really like the fact that they are a vet owned company AND will treat the upper/lower in FailZero. Help me decide...I've seen lots of positive comments on both platforms from members here. What do you all see as the pros/cons to both platforms? What build components have you found are particularly well suited to either/or both? Should I be so smitten with the choice of FailZero on upper/lower, BCG, and charging handle? Thanks in advance for any thoughts or suggestions...