Hi guys...
So I joined up today because I needed to use the search function for the site! I'm not new to the AR platform, but I am new to the .308 caliber. This forum seemed very info-packed so I finally just quit lurking.
About my builds:
BIG BROTHER: .308AR based on a Tennessee Arms Co lower, DPMS Gen 1 upper. So far I've got the stock, buffer tube, buffer, LPK, trigger, grip, and upper. The lower is still in preorder status, and should ship in April. I'll be ordering a barrel next month from Black Hole Weaponry, likely an 18"rifle length. Having shopped sales for parts, it should come in around $700 by the time it's done. It's truly intended as a "budget" truck gun, primarily for use on Texas feral hogs and deer out to about 400 yards. It's going to look incredibly unoriginal, mostly dressed in Magpul MOE. Which, believe it or not, suits me fine, as I intend to make it work for its supper. No safe queens here.
LITTLE BROTHER: AR15 in the 5.56 caliber, built off a Spike's Punisher lower and Aero Precision upper. Lower is complete, still undecided on the barrel make, but shooting for a 16" mid-length, CHF if I can track one down within budget. Like it's big brother, Magpul furniture, ugly but hard-working. This one will probably be a paper puncher.
The big differences between the two aside from caliber and barrel length will likely be that the 308 will get a scope on a QD mount and red dot on a QD riser, a mount for a green light, and a bipod mount. The AR15 will have a red dot on a riser, both will have backup flip sights.
Willing to take any and all feedback. Mostly interested in seeing photos comparing and contrasting the differences between the DPMS Gen 1 and 2 uppers.
